Villa Escudero

When my mom came to visit, we checked out Villa Escudero - a traditional Philippine coconut plantation that has been maintained and is now a tourist destination.

When you arrive, you're taking in to the main area by a water buffalo cart.

There is a tourist show - with dancing and crafts.

The traditional dances are beautiful and show the history of the islands.

There is also the small area / village where the folks that work there live with a traditional church and other buildings.

And there's a big lake with water sports.

And a fun pool to play in.

But one of the coolest things is the lunch area - you eat in the middle of a river next to a giant water fall.