So what does one do in Baguio?
Well, the nice cold weather (a nice 15-20 degrees Celsius) is perfect for lazily waiting for the fog to creep in while sipping a hot cup of choco or coffee.
Then there are the parks. If you are into flowers then Baguio is the place for you. Its the only one with a flower festival (Panangbenga Festival)
Of course when one is in Baguio, the PMA (Philippine Military Academy) grounds is a must. There you'll meet the finest, bravest, and brightest of our soldiers (and future politicians?) and defenders of our motherland. :)
We also visited some of your not so typical Baguio destinations. On the way to the strawberry fields in La Trinidad, Benguet, we passed by the Bell Church (aka Chinese Temple). It was a very serene place and we were practically the only group there. There was a koi and lotus pond right in the center of the courtyard. Everywhere you look there are intricate Chinese designs on practically everything.
The Bell Church
Weather turned sour when we reached the strawberry fields. It rained and the fog cover began to thicken. So we forgo the plan of strawberry picking because of the mud.
If you want to visit an art gallery in a native setting, there is the Tam awan Village in the northwestern outskirt of Baguio City.
Bamboo bridge in Tam awan
The place also features authentic Ifugao huts, a coffee shop, Eco tours, and portrait sketches for souvenirs.
And the food in Baguio? Well, you go can't go wrong with the ultra fresh vegetables there. In fact I didn't have time to take pictures of the food, I'm too busy eating :).
The place also features authentic Ifugao huts, a coffee shop, Eco tours, and portrait sketches for souvenirs.
And the food in Baguio? Well, you go can't go wrong with the ultra fresh vegetables there. In fact I didn't have time to take pictures of the food, I'm too busy eating :).
Whichever season, Baguio will always be the Summer Capital of the Philippines.
ReplyDeleteBeatiful images.
wasnt able to go to the last 3 sites. theyre beautiful. maybe theyre reserved for my come back. hehe
ReplyDeletewhen i was young, the mention of baguio excites me no end, ngayon parang di na masyado. but the thought of eating out in baguio is another thing hehe.
ReplyDelete@mimi - yup Baguio (well at least some parts of the city) is perfect for a quiet weekend getaway :). thanks for the visit
ReplyDelete@Traveler on Foot - exactly! thanks for the visit
@The Islander - Make sure to visit them bro next time you are there. thanks for the visit.
@Lutchi - whats your flickr id? thanks for the visit.
@zherwin - well baguio has its ups and downs (pardon the pun hehe). but the food ah... the food's great if you know where to eat. What we did was buy the fresh veggies from the market and cooked them ourselves. I think they tasted better that way :). thanks for the visit bro!
I love all your travel photos! ang gaganda. No further introductions needed, truly a feast for the eyes.
ReplyDeleteHalos magkasunod lang pala tayo nila Oggie ang putna nyo dyan. Missed bagiou din, laki rin ng development (and traffic) pero mabuti malamig pa rin.
ReplyDeleteKatuwa ang family outing nyo.
i still have much to explore in Baguio. pabalik balik na ako dun but I haven't gone to the strawberry fields.
ReplyDeletehello, where did you stay/ mukhang maganda ang view from your cabin
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