Itinerary - First and Second Day in Baguio

First step in Baguio
 
First time to be in the Summer Capital of the Philippines

9am is our departure at the Victory Liner. Ate Diane, Chito and I met up and headed to Araneta, Cubao where we will meet Mavic, Trel and Ronnel at the bus station. Excited kase aside from being first time that we were able to go with a long trip na kaming tatlong sis lang at we were able to meet up Trel, Mavic's BF and the SLR owner. Lets go!!! 

Our Haunted Transient...
Ronnel was the one who has contact with Ate Rose, the owner of this nice transient. Before we went to Baguio, Ronnel have shown to me already the picture of our transient through Facebook. It was quite nice, I thought on the pictures. Sana mas maganda in personal, and yes, it was!!!

Our official gala on First Day

The Diplomat Hotel   

When we visited Baguio, what took my attention first was the big green gate at the dead -end of the Dominican Road which is a few block from our transient. Beside that gate was an abandoned building na parang hindi na itinuloy ang pag construct. No wonder....

Mines View

When I was a kid, if I saw photos taken from Mines View, I more likely said " I want to be in that place someday". But after I personally saw the place and actually been there, it was more a little disappointing....

The MANSION

On the second day, we went to the one of the most visited houses in Baguio....

Correct, the MANSION HOUSE.

The only thing that I'm pretty sure about the Mansion is, this is the official summer residence of the President of the Philippines and I used to see alot of pictures of it whenever I have projects in school and requires a POSTCARD. Hehehe..

the WRIGHT PARK

Right across the Mansion house, is the Wright Park. Well, I guess this is perfect for pre-nup and for family affairs especially every Sunday. Tourist came by because this park is so attractive by its tall pine trees and some decorative lights beside this pool that makes it more romantic especially at night.

 Botanical Garden

I expected the Botanical Garden in Baguio is the same with those in Laguna which is full of plants variety. Aside from it covers of a wide garden, it also a means of a park for family and a place for retreat for students.

SM Baguio
One common comment I've heard with my friends when I told them that I'll go up to Baguio for vacation, is that "Wag ka pupunta na SM ha" and then I'd ask, why naman.  They just tell me, pupunta ka ng Baguio tapos mag e- SM ka lang pala.....and then I smirk.

 Camp John Hay

In June 1903, Baguio became the Summer Capital of the Philippines.

Later that year, President Theodore Roosevelt reserved an area of 535 acres for military use in the area of what was to become Baguio City. This area was named Camp John Hay in honor of the Secretary of State, John Milton Hay, during the administration of President McKinley and Roosevelt.

 Camp John Hay Manor Hotel

Naririnig ko lang itong hotel na to sa boss ko.
One of the very famous hotel and as far as I know, magara at mahal daw dito.
Dito daw siya nag i- stay when having his OB (official business) or he has conference to attend to in Baguio. U know, he has friend daw there. Oh, Sosyal! May boss ka bang ganyan? hahaha..

Choco- Late De Batirol
Ito na ang last stop namin for this whole day gala. Here, we decided to have a long rest and dinner too. Sa wakas, I can rest my sore feet and have a little pampering.
From the moment I saw the place, I immediately fell in love with its simplicity and yet a very at -home- feeling....

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Be on the Wright Park, Baguio City

a shallow elongated rectangular body of water called the POOL of PINES, a man- made pool!

Right across the Mansion house, is the Wright Park. Well, I guess this is perfect for pre-nup and for family affairs especially every Sunday. Tourist came by because this park is so attractive by its tall pine trees and some decorative lights beside this pool that makes it more romantic especially at night.

WELCOME

It was named after the architect, Governor Luke E. Wright (who ordered architect Daniel Burnham to build Baguio as a recreational facility for American soldiers and civilians).

WELCOME 2

You will missed half of your life if you will not bring your camera! Hahaha. Well, for me the Wright Park has its own beauty and has very enticing view to capture with.

This is what I've told you, if you would plan to have pre- nup, you can consider this place in Baguio. 

Sweetest moments while we're in Baguio.  Kami nilalamig pero sila iba ata. hihihi ;)

Papatalo ba kami na mag pose! All in Baguio...

After taking alot of pictures, our feet guided downstairs to the main attractions in the park.
The Horse back riding! (pero hindi kami sumakay.)

Malayo pa lang kami, naririnig na namin ang mga tawanan ng mga tao at higit sa lahat, malayo palang kami, na sense na namin ang mga "smelly urine" ng mga kabayo.

The smelly ponies..hehe

Horse guides at Wright Park are accredited and skilled horse riders so tourists can relax and have fun. Horse guides also make sure that horse riders are safe so they usually accompany beginners or they ride along with children to assure their safety.

You can choose to ride from the different color and sizes of the pony and be ready to shell out a few hundreds from your pocket and then you can start to ride all over the park.

There were many flower species that sold here

The park has full of colorful flowers which adds beauty and attracts to tourist. It also has a short stretch of stalls selling different native handicrafts.

sitting down 

Note:
The park is being over crowded during holiday season.
Be sure to visit this place to witness and capture the beautiful scenes and experience a western-style cowboy horse-back riding.

The tile landscape

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