Pizza Mania in Tacurong!

I have been blessed by the Goddess of Abundance. I found a pizza place which is a 5 minute walk from Edjin Pension House (hotels are named after the investors here). Well, it is right smack along the Mat'L Hi-Way, Tacurong City. It has quite an extensive menu considering it is a modest eatery. I whooped with joy and gratefulness when I saw almost 5 things which were vegetarian.

I intend to go there every night I am here. The price is very reasonable. a 10 inch diameter pizza (small) can cost about 50 - 80 Php. The mozzarella cheese here is very good and is sprinkled lavishly on pastas, spaghetti and pizza. Western food in general in the Philippines is very good and affordable.

My pizza had a thin delicious crust with a tangy tomato base and topped with slivers of onions, green bell pepper and chunky tomatoes. The vegetarian delight beckoned me when I glanced through the menu for what I may eat tomorrow. I finally am warming up to Tacurong now that I know I can survive on PIZZA! A mighty satisfying dinner indeed. Sorry folks, not confident to carry a camera around yet. Well, there are no tourists in the area that I have come across and I think being cautious wise at present. I was asked if I worked for the UN. I informed them that I worked for a university. They look baffled whenever I say that.

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