It used to be just a place of thick foliage where Makati yuppies would merely pass by, never giving it a second glance. When it gets dark, it can be a perfect place for people to avoid, or hide in. For the entire three years that I stayed and worked at the Ayala Triangle area, this is just another shortcut to the restaurants at the Paseo Center.
However, after two years, they finally thought of making over that part of lush greenery. And now here it is, The Ayala Triangle Gardens.
Spending more than two hours doing nothing but just sit on a cafe (read: tambay), made me realize how much of a good idea it is that they did this. I have seen and heard, through television and the internet, how they made this spot a spectacular sight last Christmas with beautiful LED lights hanging on the trees. Now that I am finally here, I have to say it is really beautiful. A stark contrast to everything around it. The place, despite being at the heart of the business district, is relaxing, peaceful, and a perfect place for a brief respite from the urban jungle. A bit ironic based on its location, but it worked.
Parents can bring their kids and spend the time running and lounging on the grass. Joggers can do their morning or late afternoon or evening runs. And, people like me can enjoy hanging out in a cafe and observe and pass the time (while waiting for a friend to finish his appointment).
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| joggers |
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| a playground for kids |
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| restaurants and cafe |
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| PSE, and at the left, my good ol' building, MSE |
P.S. The pictures I took were only from the camera on my phone since I forgot to bring with me my digital camera.
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