Nuvali But You!

I was so eccentric to the idea of a fine sunny Monday morning and no classes in our town due to some provincial sports event. You read it right! No classes and it's Monday! So when my husband asked me if we could go somewhere else to unwind, preferably not too far away from our place, I suggested if we could go to Nuvali Park. The idea of going to malls for the sake of unwinding is actually a nuisance for me. I always prefer places that are close to nature whenever I want to relax. When he finally agreed, I was singing my heart out ala-Wonder Girls!

"I want Nuvali, Nuvali but you...". Lol.

"You're so corny", my husband chuckled as he starts the car engine before hitting the road to Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

With my kids, Sabina and Caleb

Nuvali is located in Sta. Rosa, Calamba and Cabuyao, Laguna. It is 40 minutes drive away from Quezon City and accessible via different exits along the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) so its an ideal place for a quick getaway. 

Since its Monday when we got there, there were very few people swarming around the complex. We just took some pictures first because of the beautiful landscape before we realized that there were some activities that we can do in Nuvali. My two kids actually enjoyed some activities like fish feeding, boating and bird watching. I personally enjoyed sightseeing and walking in a tranquil environment together with my family. 

FEEDING THE KOI

 This man-made lake is a wonderful attraction in Nuvali because of the koi fish. Visitors are allowed to feed them with fish feeds available at the nearby cashier booth for only Php 15/ bag.

Our finned friends came rushing to the surface.
 It seems like they already knew we have some fantastic treats for them!




My two kids enjoyed fish feeding so much that we bought more bags
  - and the fish became more friendly to us. =)


WATER TAXI RIDE

Water Taxi ride is a must-do activity when you are in Nuvali. It costs Php 30 per person with a minimum of 6 passengers. We really enjoyed the gust of cool winds while riding the water taxi and savoring the beautiful scenery around the lake.

I took this picture while waiting in our queue.
 Its scorching hot that day but we patiently wait for our turn 
because we don't wanna miss this boat ride. 

My two kids squealed in enjoyment when the boatman sped up 
the water taxi and made turns in every directions unexpectedly. 
It causes some medium size waves that a bit of some splash 
wet my camera and shirt. Kudos to the boatman!

My little Caleb wants some more...

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SIGHTSEEING 

If you want to do a lot of sightseeing, Nuvali won't fail you. Nuvali has a beautiful, quiet and well-planned landscape. The vast grassy area near the lake is ideal for family or barkada picnics. Kids could roam around freely or play Frisbee here perfectly under the blue sky. 

BIRDWATCHING

Nuvali has a sanctuary for the migratory birds and for the bird watching enthusiast as well. We're just lucky enough to see some flocks of migratory birds in the afternoon but my camera was shutting down like crazy so I couldn't take some photos of those feathered beings.

EAT, EAT and.... EAT!

You can do a lot of eating in Nuvali. If your'e a certified foodie like me, you may dine at any restaurants located in Nuvali Solenad 1 and 2. You may choose from a variety of restaurants here  such as Domo Tomo, Italiannis, Contis, Starbucks, Clawdaddy's, Buffalo's Wings and many more. But if you are a shoestring budgeted traveler when you got there, you could buy some foods at Robinsons Supermarket located in Solenad 2 and just have a simple yet nice afternoon picnic beside the lake. Enjoy!

At Clawdaddy

A PROMISING NEW DESTINATION

For me, Nuvali is a promising new destination near Metro Manila. It has a lot of potentials be it an ideal residential or commercial complex. Its feels like living in a first world suburb, I reckon. Indeed, my dream community - modern yet close to nature, just true to its tagline "a haven where man and nature coexist". 

~GDA