Monday, November 05, 2007

Basking in Baguio


I've lost count how many times I've been to Baguio City. Before this trip, I was in Baguio for our company's national conference in February 2007 and the last time with my family in September 2002. That time, we were driving our then b/new Toyota Revo. This time, we're breaking in our b/new Honda CR-V. Will it be a BMW 320i in 2013?

We stayed at El Cielito Inn, a cozy small place near Session road. Good thing I booked in advance because the hotel was booked to the hilt. I stayed in this hotel ages ago so was quite familiar with it. One of the main requirements was a safe and secure parking.

On day 1, we went to Camp John Hay Mile Hi where we had lunch, then checked out CJH Museum, CJH Cemetery of Negativism, Wright Park, The Mansion, Mine’s View Park and capped off for dinner at Sizzling Plate. It was an exhausting day so we dozed off early.

On day 2, first up was Pink Sisters Convent, then we went to Botanical Garden, Good Sheperd Convent for the yummy ube, passed through Session Road and parked near Burnham Park. Lunch was at Rose Bowl before going back to Tarlac. Of course, we bought veggies and pasalubong at the market.

Manilenos and lowlanders are in the summer capital of the Philippines. On the road, 6 out of 10 vehicles are Metro Manila registered, 1 out of 10 are Central Luzon and the balance are Baguio based. Traffic was horrendous and parking was bad however any chance to relax and bond with my family is precious time.

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