Towers competing to reach the heavens, cars racing one another to pass the “finish line” or the stoplight, and people rushing along the sidewalks, battling with time to see which one is faster. Growing up in Makati, I’ve gotten used to seeing this kind of scene every day. Of course, this is more commonly seen in the Central Business District of Makati.
Whenever I am in the CBD of Makati, I am always greeted by the smog coming from the ever-so-mighty buses that contend with each other to get more than enough passengers and from the speeding cars that try to beat the stoplight on its last 3 seconds. I am also welcomed by the bumps coming from the marathoning people that have more places to be and more things to care about than to say “Sorry” to the ones they …show more content…
The competition is tough and there is hardly enough time for water breaks. But amidst this hectic, fast-paced, and competitive district is a place of serenity and relaxation, where people can have their timeouts without having to sacrifice their position in the heated competition. This is the Ayala Triangle Gardens.
Situated in the midst of three major avenues with each side having a bus stop, jeepney stop or walkway tunnel opening, Ayala Triangle provides its visitors the benefit of easy access. It opens as early as 6 am and closes as late as 10 pm to give its visitors the pleasure of experiencing its serene environment.
Each time I visit the Ayala Triangle, the tall, sturdy trees that line the patches of green land and provide shade for everyone instantly greets me. The circular shrubs of different sizes that fill a small portion of the park and the huge ficus tree in one corner also catch my attention whenever I visit. The benches found all over the park allow me and the other visitors to sit down, relax, and take some time to enjoy the beautiful view and the calming environment of the