Quezon Province Motorcycle Escape: From Misty Roads to Sunset Horizons
Some trips start with a detailed itinerary. Ours started with a simple conversation.
For weeks, Shiena and I had been talking about riding to Ridges and Clouds in Tanay, Rizal. That was the only part of the plan. What we didn’t expect was that one stop would turn into an entire day of exploring, with each destination leading us farther down the road and into new adventures.
The morning welcomed us with rain, fog, and cool mountain air as we left Angono on our motorcycles. Despite the gloomy weather, there was something exciting about not knowing exactly where the day would take us. One stop became another, then another, until we found ourselves making a full loop from Angono to Quezon Province and back again. What began as a ride to a single destination became a memorable road trip filled with scenic roads, good food, unexpected discoveries, and a sunset that felt like the perfect reward at the end of the journey.
Our call time was 5:00 AM, and by 5:30 AM, everyone had arrived and we were ready to hit the road. It had been a few years since my hubby and I last went on a motorcycle adventure together with my eldest brother and sister-in-law in Baguio, so I was feeling extra giddy and excited to be back on the open road. This time, though, it was going to be a double-date ride with Shiena and her boyfriend, Charlie.
We’ve talked about going on a road trip so many times before. We tossed around different destinations like Baguio, Batangas, and a few others, but somehow, none of those plans ever made it past the conversation stage. 😂
This trip wasn’t planned months in advance. It was simply one of those ideas we talked about for weeks and finally decided to make happen. To turn those conversations into actual memories, we settled on a destination closer to home—a quick morning ride to Ridges & Clouds Nature Camp in Tanay, Rizal.
The weather didn’t seem to be on our side that day. The ride was already a little misty even before we reached Ridges & Clouds Nature Camp at 7AM. As you can see from the photos, the clouds above us were getting darker by the minute, making it pretty obvious that rain was on the way.
Knowing we probably didn’t have much time before the downpour started, we made the most of our stop. We spent the next hour taking photos, enjoying the cool mountain air, and filming a few TikTok videos while the weather still allowed us to. Sometimes, you just have to work with what nature gives you—and thankfully, it gave us just enough time to capture a few good memories before the skies opened up. ☁️🏍️📸
And sure enough, the rain eventually came. It would drizzle for a few minutes, stop, then suddenly pour again. The weather was absolutely unpredictable. 😂
Despite the situation, we decided to make the most of it. We had our breakfast there, explored more of the nature park whenever the rain let up, took photos, and simply took shelter whenever another downpour arrived.
To be honest, I was a little disheartened at first since none of us had brought spare clothes. But then a beautiful rainbow appeared over the mountains, and just like that, my mood lifted. The ground was a little muddy, but we didn’t really mind. We ended up spending an hour or two at the pavilion in the middle of the park, talking about life, sharing stories, and discussing future plans before finally setting off for the next leg of our ride.
With the rain showing no signs of stopping, we decided to continue our journey. After almost an hour on the road, we arrived at KM90 – Little Baguio Botanical Garden. By then, the rain was pouring a little harder, and we briefly considered stopping for lunch. However, we had only recently finished breakfast, so everyone was still pretty full.
Instead of waiting for the weather to improve, we chose to brave the rain and keep riding. Before long, we were completely drenched from head to toe—and yes, that included our shoes. Huhu. 🥹
At that point, there wasn’t much we could do except laugh about it and embrace the adventure. After all, unexpected moments like these are often what make road trips the most memorable.
As spontaneous as our ride was, we simply went wherever the road took us. Since there were no signs of the rain stopping anytime soon, we decided to take a short break at a small roadside store and grab a cup of coffee to warm our drenched and freezing bodies.
Despite the gloomy weather, our spirits were surprisingly high. We were soaked from head to toe, but somehow, everyone was still having fun and laughing through it all. The rain may have been relentless, but it couldn’t dampen the mood of the trip.
By the way, if you’re planning to ride along the Marcos Highway to Famy–Infanta–Real Road route, make sure your fuel tank is full before setting out. I don’t recall seeing any gasoline stations along this stretch of road. There were a few small stores selling fuel in 1.5-liter bottles that you would have to manually transfer into your tank, but it’s definitely better not to rely on those if you can avoid it.
At around 2 PM, we finally reached the lower side of the mountain. After hours of winding roads and unpredictable weather, we were rewarded with an entirely different scenery. The first half of the ride was dominated by mountains, forests, and misty views, while the second half welcomed us with the beautiful sight of the sea stretching along the coastline.
The weather, however, still seemed mad at us. 😂 Thankfully, it gave us about an hour of rain-free riding, which was just enough time for our clothes to air dry a little before we reached Real Star Beach Resort in Real, Quezon.
We originally planned to have lunch there, but it didn’t seem like they were serving the kind of meals we were looking for. Since we were already there, we took the opportunity to snap a few photos, enjoy the ocean view for a bit, and then continued on our way in search of our much-delayed lunch.
Just a few meters away from Real Star Beach Resort, we finally found the lunch stop we had been looking for at Paninap Beach Camp 2 Restaurant & Events Place. We actually almost drove past it and had to turn around because, out of all the places we had seen along the way, it was the one that looked the most inviting—especially now that our hunger was impossible to ignore.
The restaurant was clean, cozy, and served delicious food that was well worth the stop. They also had a piso-wifi booth available for guests, which came in handy since mobile data reception in the area wasn’t very reliable.
After spending around 30 minutes to an hour enjoying our meal, resting our tired bodies, and drying off a bit more from the rain, we geared up once again and continued our journey down the road.
After enjoying the majestic coastal views of Real, Quezon, it was time to head back toward home via the Famy–Infanta–Real Road. The ride back took a few hours, with occasional stops at gasoline stations whenever we had the chance—for fuel, restroom breaks, and a few minutes to stretch our legs before getting back on our motorcycles.
One of the highlights of the return trip was reaching my hubby’s favorite pasalubong stop in Mabitac, Laguna—Juanito’s Buco Pie and Cassava Cake. Every time he has a gamefowl-related trip around Tanay, Quezon, or Laguna, he never misses the chance to bring home a box of their buco pie and cassava cake. Over the years, it has become one of my favorites too.
At this point, a road trip through Quezon just doesn’t feel complete without a stop there. 😂 Whether it’s for the ride, the scenery, or simply the tradition we’ve built around it, bringing home a box of Juanito’s Buco Pie and Cassava Cake has become part of the adventure itself.
Since our late lunch at Paninap Beach Camp 2, the weather seemed to have finally made peace with us. The rain gradually disappeared, allowing us to enjoy the second half of the ride under much friendlier skies. For the first time that day, we were able to ride comfortably and fully appreciate the changing scenery around us.
As we approached Pililla, Rizal, we were greeted by the beautiful colors of the approaching sunset. After being soaked, chilled, and challenged by the weather for most of the trip, it felt like a well-deserved reward. We decided to make one final stop and cap off the adventure at Tadhana Cafe and Restaurant.
There, we enjoyed ice-cold coffees—a complete contrast to the hot cups we desperately needed earlier during the heavy rain. 😂 With the sunset painting the horizon and the day’s adventures fresh in our minds, it felt like the perfect way to end our spontaneous one-day loop around Quezon Province before finally heading home.
Conclusion:
What started as a simple sunrise ride to Tanay turned into an unforgettable full-day loop around Quezon Province. The weather challenged us almost the entire way—misty mountain roads, sudden downpours, drenched clothes, and endless waiting for the rain to ease. But in between all of that were coffee stops, laughter, unexpected detours, and views that made every inconvenience worth it.
Looking back, it was never really about having a perfect ride. It was about adapting to the weather, enjoying the small in-between moments, and sharing the road with good company. From soaked shoes to rainbow sightings and sunset views in Pililla, Rizal, the day had its own way of turning chaos into something memorable—and we’re just grateful none of us caught a cold after all of it. 😂
Have you ever been on a road trip where nothing went according to plan, but it still ended up being one of your favorite experiences? I’d love to hear your stories or similar rainy-day adventures! Share them in the comments below. 🏍️🌧️
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