Baguio in a Whim

After fifteen years, I was finally able to see Baguio again. Emphasis on the number of years, I can hardly remember anything from fifteen years ago. Baguio is what happens when my friends and I are greeted by the calm waves of La Union. I did not know then that the place can be so placid.

We mainly went on a road trip up the mountains because we wanted to do something that day besides pushing one another so that we can stand on a surfboard. I went back few months after that placid incident as well.

I managed to revisit the places I haven't seen for so long. I was able to go see the Mines View Park and The Mansion. Ultimate tourist mode indeed. It was my first time to go to SM Baguio though, and may I just say, watching movies there is inexpensive (Php 110). The mall does not have air-conditioning, but at a 15c temperature, who needs one (the movie house had though, don't worry)? I can't imagine the place on a summer day though. I wouldn't want to be there. I'm surprised that there were a lot of people during a weekday. The mall was really crowded including the grocery. There were restaurants with an overlooking of the city, combine that with the cool weather and hot chocolate, it would be a perfect place to spend an afternoon in.

Staying in Baguio Country Club is also something. Truth be told, I can't even remember where I used to stay fifteen years ago though I heard from friends that they often go to Manor in Camp John Hay for an ultimate vacation feel. Baguio Country Club has everything you need for a vacation up the mountains. They even have three pools in different temperatures just in case you crave for a dip. They also have bowling, billiards and chess if you are the active type. But the restaurants and bake shop plus the room service they provide are something to look forward to (especially if you love eating).

Drawback is that you will need to be a member, or a guest of a member to stay here. But for more information on the membership, room types and room rates, check out the website here. By the way, if you were to choose a room, I suggest getting the Junior Suite type. I have yet to try the cottages though with the description provided in the website, it is a perfect place to spend Christmas (the cottage has a fireplace! haha).

I hope to go back, because I want to try that ribs place in Camp John Hay, and I also haven't seen the place since I was last here (I'll repeat, fifteen years ago! :P). It isn't such a far place to go to, so I think going back is perfectly doable.

We went to Baguio for a food trip as well, but that is an entirely different post (or posts? =P).