The Batangas-Tagaytay Roadtrip (2015) Part 3

We started our journey right after breakfast and checked out. We navigated towards Taal which is hailed as Vigan of the South. We had high hopes for the so called ancestral houses but said buildings were a bit sparse and the moniker is just a bit exaggerated. It is clean though. For a town center it is very well maintained.

We've visited Basilica of St. Martin of Tours, Asia's largest Catholic Church (yay!) in Asia and it's gorgeous inside. This is why I love going to Catholic Churches around the country because it's Art on it's own.

There's also another smaller church we've been, Shrine of Our Lady of Caysasay. The facade is nothing special but the altar looks amazing. Maybe if they could renovate the exterior it would be so dramatic.

None of the galleries were open when we came (it was a Monday) which is ironically what happened to us when we were in Vigan as well. We had lunch at Cafe G which is usually recommended at Taal. Cute interiors, food are ok as well. We couldn't appreciate it as much though since we are still bloated from our breakfast earlier.

We haven't stayed too long and went on our way back up to Tagaytay. It was all in a whim when we thought we'd stop over at the Puzzle Mansion. Like a lot of establishments in Tagaytay the road going there is a bit of a challenge. It's a huge deal that you'd arrive here and not raining.

The rates are quite expensive, but then part of the hobby is having it framed which is basically the most expensive aspect of it. If it's your thing, go, but I doubt kids will enjoy nor appreciate the efforts. The displays aren't evenly spaced, it looks like they've cramped every type of puzzle at the room. Some are impressive while some looks out of place. They even have those kid puzzles you can do in less than 5 minutes.

Visit upstairs as well even you don't have any plans on purchasing more puzzles, but to ogle at the 2 largest puzzles in the world. If I have all the time in the world to finish both I must be filthy wealthy to spend that much time.

Before you leave grab a bite at their tiny canteen where they sell buko pies. Buy more for pasalubong too!

Part 1, Part 2, Mowr Photos!