TALISAY BATANGAS

(Script) Tour Guide: Good afternoon my dear tourist. Im Doris your tour guide for today and its my pleasure to be of service to you. Tour Guide: By the way, I would like you to meet our coach captain Carlo, say hello to Carlo. And when regards to our rules and regulations, first smoking is strictly prohibited inside the bus but eating foods are allowed, second we may always follow the itinerary given to you and always stay with the group. And if you have any questions want to clarify dont hesitate to call my attention. Is that clear my dear tourist? While we are waiting to our first destination let me tell you some details about Talisay, Batangas. Tour Guide: Talisay is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. This town is located in the north-central area of Batangas.

Tour Guide: While about climate, Talisay experience wet or rainy season usually occurs during the months of May until November. Hot or dry season for the rest of the year. Tour Guide: Now we are here in our first destination. Welcome to the worldfamous Taal Volcano. A strato-volcano complex that sits at the center of Taal Lake. Taal Volcano is the smallest active volcano in the world. A unique volcano which has a lake of its own inside its crater called the Crater Lake. In fact, Taal Lake is one of the biggest lakes in the Philippines and there are many endemic fishes living here such as the tawillis and maliputo which are delicacies. In fact, there were sharks living in the lake but said to be extinct now. You may rove around and take some pictures. Tour Guide: We are here at the Guillermo Church; we may go inside and offer a simple prayer. By the way Guillermo Church is one of the proud of Talisay. The construction of the church was begun by Spanish friars in 1892 but it suffered a

heavy damage in 1898. Restorations have enabled the structure to be functional until today. Tour Guide: Now you will witness the Karakol Festival. The most important events in town of Talisay. Karakol or dance to the patron is being done by townfolks to show their devotion to their patron Saint San Guillermo. Talisayeos participate in karakol in groups. They are clad in various costumes while gracefully dancing in praise of San Guillermo. Tour Guide: We are here at Club Balai Isabel where you offer an option for an active lifestyle with all the comforts of city living. The resort offers an up-close and personal view of the lake and the world-famous active volcano. They have the Balikatan Obstacle Course with five different obstacles to conquer, this obstacle course is ideal for teambuilding activities. Tour Guide: We will have our snacks at Terraza Lakeside Restaurant on the first level while looking out over the infinity pool and the lake and volcano beyond it. Here, our chef serves up delicious dishes both local and international including his own twists to the specialties of the region. Enjoy a cup of Kapeng Barako or Tsokolateng Ala E! As you enjoy the view of the volcano. Tour Guide: So for now you can pick out a treat for yourself or a gift for a loved one at the Pasalubong gift shop which holds unique merchandise from around the Philippines. Tour Guide: Thank you my dear tourist. I hope you enjoy our tour here in Talisay. I hope that this experience will be memorable to all of you .Im looking forward to your next visit here in Batangas.