Under the Cloud 9
by: Aizzel V. Jacinto
The sky is the limit! Overwhelmed with the riding joy and fun. Keeping closer and closer to the beautiful sunset from the view of Taal volcano, with the freedom to laugh and enjoy the day in chilling and adventurous of Sky Ranch in Tagaytay.
It was a fulfilling day in December 2019, when I and my friends decided to go to Sky Ranch. It was easy and only took only one hour and a couple of minutes from Las Piñas to Tagaytay. At first, it was just a joy ride but then my close friend said, "We're already here, why don't we make the most out of it?" she grinned. Without any hesitations, we agreed to her idea. We jumped out of the car and embraced the cold breeze of the wind of the beautiful Tagaytay.
We arrived at exactly 4'oclock in the afternoon. We don't know exactly what to do or what ride we want to try. There's no plan, but always the unexpected plan happened with memories that I couldn't imagine that stays within my heart.
Few minutes passed when we decided to try Vikings. It was a fifty-fifty decision. I silently step back and thinking if, whether I stay alive or die. Then, my friend started a bet, if no one will come, she/he will pay for the foods later and guess what? It's like swaying my inner soul out of my body. Yes. I chose the half fifty of my life. Crossing my fingers and calling the angels above. Literally, it is Super Vikings.
After that ride, we curse our friend who invited us to join the ride. He's just laughing at our reaction and said that we should roam around before the sun dawn. We took a picture behind the Sky Ranch sign, along with the attractive views and some selfies. Smiling and different pose that takes tons of shots. It was surreal. the place was great and filled with happiness that makes it more amusing.
There's a lot of food stalls to choose from. We just got a little amount of food because we are scared that we might vomit after riding rides. We laughed about the epic pictures of everyone of us. A new way to control your friends. And then we waited until five-thirty to ride in the Sky Eye. Before that, I pray. Indeed.
While lining up. I felt that I'm having convulsions that I'm nearly going to explode. It's like a do or die. Then it is now our turn. We all giggled and the excitement arose along with the fear. While opening the door, my heart race and I said to myself, it is an eclipse of my life, that it will only happen one time in my life.
It started now to move, at first, I can handle it. I am safe inside and I have nothing to worry about. However, when we are already in the middle and I tried to look down at the window. I thought that was the end of my life. It triples the beat of my heart and makes me a little dizzy. Good thing I have a friend who is very concerned, that the first thing she does is took a video of mine.
Minutes passed and we reached the top. I have no words to say. The fear and excitement collab suddenly. The city lights and the beautiful view of taal. My eyes have been blessed with the beauty of nature. I was speechless and moved by the scenery.
Remembering those good old days brings back a lot of joy and I have no regrets in every single moment that I cherished. Tagaytay, Sky Ranch is one of the places to ease your stress and enjoy your youth.
Even though we are still facing the Covid 19, I am gratefully happy that at least in my life I experienced a Cloud 9.















