September was the best month of the year for me. It was my birthday after all. As a post birthday gift, I prepared my self to set off to Baguio City with my girlfriend. Well, truthfully though, my girlfriend has an official business trip to Baguio so I just kind of came along :) ssssssshhhh don't tell her officemates okay? :)
I didn't get enough sleep the night before because I was so scared to wake up so late. I know myself very well and as well as my capabilities. I have to say this, but yeah, like everybody else (hahaha) i sleep like a pig! So by morning, i packed up my things, geared up my wallet, and set off my feet to battle.
My first time in Cubao was horrible. I got myself stranded in an overwhelming flow of people in Farmer's Plaza. I didn't expect the place to be smokingly crowded (I feel very uncomfortable when there are so many people around). In addition, the overpass bridge was terribly dirty (or so I thought). Eventually, Jane came in few minutes and I have the unbearable urge to go away from that place.
We then reached the bus station and booked ourselves in the next trip. We bought some chips and water to have something to eat in the 6 to 8-hour drive.
The trip to Baguio was a long drive. I just found myself loving the views of rice fields along NLEX. When we reach Pampanga area, the views were breathlessly boring to watch. Good thing the TV was turned on. Now showing...
I so love how the perfect monkey turned into the fierce monkey (credits to Jane for this brilliant movie review).
The road to Baguio was long and winding. The views were very astounding I could not take away my eyes from the window. Too bad though I could not take a picture or else I would have to stop the bus. Damn!
When we reached Baguio around 4pm, the rain was in outrage downpour. In addition, we need to find a place to stay. After an hour of hotel to hotel hopping, we eventually found ourselves resting in Don Henrico (not so sure of the name though). Being a carrier of itchy feet virus ourselves, we couldn't contain the urge to explore, and hence we unpacked our things and walked along Baguio streets at night (luckily, the rain stopped pouring like crazy!). After a series of picture takings, we found ourselves in Session Road- the well-known road in Baguio for its lively nightlife! Indeed it is! There are so many people coming in and out of bars that lie in every corner, Ukay-ukays that lie on the road just like delicacies in a carinderia, and street foods that were so tempting to look at. We can't help it anymore that we found ourselves buying a scarf!
The next day comes the work. Jane had to go to Benguet for a business meeting and I came with her. We went to Benguet State University. I took some pictures while I wait for her to finish. After few minutes we went to a strawberry farm to pick some you-know-what. Unfortunately, there were no strawberries to pick :( After some time we headed back to Burnham Park via a public transportation. It is so exciting to ride a jeepney in an unknown place:) Well, you know what happens next!
After checking the itinerary, we had our eyes set on the next destination- MINESVIEW PARK!!! the problem is, we don't know how to go there :( Like what a normal tourist would do, we got a taxi and drove to the park. The view was breathtaking. I'd say, the 92Php that we paid to the taxi was worth it. Picture taking with the famous Douglas the St. Bernard, dressing up like a true Igorot warrior, etc. etc... click! click! click! AaAaAhHHhh
As soon as we go back to head to our next destination, we saw a jeepney. So we decided to ride to go downwards and head to The Mansion, Wright Park, and Baguio Botanical Gardens which was just along the way. After asking some questions, we learned that a jeepney ride to Mines View Park just costs 10Php. Damn! That's a huge difference! Anyway, there is no time to mourn for that. We got ourselves the camera and click ourselves away. Just like the 92Php! Damn again! :'(
We were so tired that day we weren't able to hang out that night. But all the exhaustion we felt was really worth it. After dinner, we just let the bed engulfed us to dreamland. zZzZz... (-.-) Oyasumi!
Waking up the next morning was terribly difficult. The weather was so cold it made my back so painful I would never want to stand up. It was really troublesome. We managed to wake up though after some time. That day was the day to bid goodbye. However, we could not let the chance slip by without going to PMA. So, we walked along Hotel Veniz road to ride a jeepney with a board sign that says PMA. Good thing we were street smart already! After quite a while, we reached PMA and clicked ourselves away! click! click! click!
When we reached Baguio around 4pm, the rain was in outrage downpour. In addition, we need to find a place to stay. After an hour of hotel to hotel hopping, we eventually found ourselves resting in Don Henrico (not so sure of the name though). Being a carrier of itchy feet virus ourselves, we couldn't contain the urge to explore, and hence we unpacked our things and walked along Baguio streets at night (luckily, the rain stopped pouring like crazy!). After a series of picture takings, we found ourselves in Session Road- the well-known road in Baguio for its lively nightlife! Indeed it is! There are so many people coming in and out of bars that lie in every corner, Ukay-ukays that lie on the road just like delicacies in a carinderia, and street foods that were so tempting to look at. We can't help it anymore that we found ourselves buying a scarf!
The next day comes the work. Jane had to go to Benguet for a business meeting and I came with her. We went to Benguet State University. I took some pictures while I wait for her to finish. After few minutes we went to a strawberry farm to pick some you-know-what. Unfortunately, there were no strawberries to pick :( After some time we headed back to Burnham Park via a public transportation. It is so exciting to ride a jeepney in an unknown place:) Well, you know what happens next!
After checking the itinerary, we had our eyes set on the next destination- MINESVIEW PARK!!! the problem is, we don't know how to go there :( Like what a normal tourist would do, we got a taxi and drove to the park. The view was breathtaking. I'd say, the 92Php that we paid to the taxi was worth it. Picture taking with the famous Douglas the St. Bernard, dressing up like a true Igorot warrior, etc. etc... click! click! click! AaAaAhHHhh
As soon as we go back to head to our next destination, we saw a jeepney. So we decided to ride to go downwards and head to The Mansion, Wright Park, and Baguio Botanical Gardens which was just along the way. After asking some questions, we learned that a jeepney ride to Mines View Park just costs 10Php. Damn! That's a huge difference! Anyway, there is no time to mourn for that. We got ourselves the camera and click ourselves away. Just like the 92Php! Damn again! :'(
We were so tired that day we weren't able to hang out that night. But all the exhaustion we felt was really worth it. After dinner, we just let the bed engulfed us to dreamland. zZzZz... (-.-) Oyasumi!
Waking up the next morning was terribly difficult. The weather was so cold it made my back so painful I would never want to stand up. It was really troublesome. We managed to wake up though after some time. That day was the day to bid goodbye. However, we could not let the chance slip by without going to PMA. So, we walked along Hotel Veniz road to ride a jeepney with a board sign that says PMA. Good thing we were street smart already! After quite a while, we reached PMA and clicked ourselves away! click! click! click!
I thought the day in Baguio is coming to an end. We walked along Session Road and headed to the chapel. Of course, being an itchy traveler, we couldn't help but take a photo with their chapel. The weather was nice as well. We walked to Victory Liner terminal afterwards and back home to Cubao after 8hours. Geez what a day!
Things come to end eventually and we have to face reality. But the experience will forever be a blissful memory in me that i'd like to bliss out over and over and over again. I'd be back to Baguio that's for sure :)
...pictures to be followed :)
Things come to end eventually and we have to face reality. But the experience will forever be a blissful memory in me that i'd like to bliss out over and over and over again. I'd be back to Baguio that's for sure :)
...pictures to be followed :)
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