I was going over the drives _hard drives, external, and even flash drives, checking for not-so-important files to delete. Then I found photos of us taken a year ago at Cavinti, Laguna.

Porta Verde is a lovely resort beside the lake. The man-made lake is huge that offers many exciting activities like kayaking, jet skiing and fishing. But I didn’t do any of those. I’ve learned from a caretaker that the water level’s 50 feet. I’m not really that adventurous after all. I’m contented with the pool and the jacuzzi. And the luxury of the comfy cabañas, and the sundeck overlooking the handsome lake.

We got the Marang Cabana. An air-conditioned sleeps-two cottage with a queen size bed and a bathroom. Also a lanai were we could eat lunch, and has the view of the lake.The interior design are reflections of Filipino ingenuity, so they say. The massive bed has a canopy post of bamboos.

The resort is in Barangay Lumot, and only two and a half hours drive from Makati. It is in South of Caliraya Lake, and both Lumot and Caliraya are man-made lakes.

There are so many wonderful things to see and do in Laguna. Calamba was Dr. Jose Rizal’s birth place (Philippines’ National Hero), the famous Pagsanjan Falls, Taytay Falls, Majayjay, and the hot spring resorts in Los Baños on the slopes of Mt. Makiling. And if you happen to go there, stop by Paete. The wood carvings and papier mache of Paete are sought by many. And the delicious Buko Pie is a must buy, must eat, must taste. You won’t miss the stores. You’ll be surprised to see many people in line for a purchase.