It’s Rizal’s birthday today. The city government gave everyone in Calamba a holiday to commemorate Rizal’s natal day. We took this opportunity to relax and to deviate from the slowly-becoming-toxic college schedule. We went to Amadeo, Cavite. Known for its coffee beans (which, according to gossips, are being used by Figaro and Great Taste), no one would think that an oasis lies in the midst of this sleepy town.

It took us an hour to reach the government-manages (can be detected easily for most of the markers pointing to the park includes a portrait of the mayor) eco-tourism park. At first glance, there isn’t much to be delighted with. The place is still under-development; thus, rubbles and unfurnished structures would welcome you. But don’t be deceived. A minute walk (a descent) from the parking lot would take you to a natural water park unknown to city dwellers.

The park is actually a “developed” natural spring. Water coming from somewhere in the mountainous terrain flows to a series of natural and man made pools that has been formed using boulders. One can indulge himself by bathing in the pools, walking around the park and enjoy the natural symphony of the birds, the trees, the wind and, of course, the water - not to mention the verdant green vista that surrounds the life giving water.

Coffee. A cafe over-seeing the spring serves snacks, set meals and of course the famed Amadeo coffee, freshly brewed, and bottomless - overflowing (for 15 pesos only).

The place is a great escape for someone who wants to spend a day-off his usual grind, recollect and be in tune with himself - to rest for a while in his subtle oasis (apt for me…*smile*).

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