Hamilo Take 1

From Tagaytay, Hamilo is an hour away. The terrible thing is that it's like 3 hours away and as of now there is no shortcut; next year, they say that the ferry will be operational which will cut the time down to 1.5 hours. Then supposedly a few years after that, they will finish the road which will cut through coastal Cavite instead of having to go up to Tagaytay and then back down again the other side.

This place is owned by SM/Henry Sy (the richest man in the Philippines and apparently a dollar billionaire). Yesterday was a special open house to show off the place so it was pack! (as Irene used to say).

overlook 1


overlook 2

The unit is the building farthest to the right. It is right next to the main clubhouse. Although you can't quite see it here, there is a picturesque lagoon between the taller buildings in the background and the buildings under construction in the middle ground.


overlook 3


Here you can sort of glimpse the protected cove and the sea beyond.


overlook 4

Sort of the same shot, except different person in the shot.


I was told that Henry Sy bought 9000 hectares to make this place. It is actually kind of pretty with the steep hills all around. Also there are 12 or 13 coves, most of which are deserted with the exception of a guard...