Baguio Botanical Garden

Posted on July 31, 2006 - Filed Under Landmarks, Road Trip | 4 Comments

From the Mines View Park, I then proceeded to one of Baguio’s favorite gardens. The Baguio Botanical Garden. Due to the heavy downpour, I wasn’t able to completely tour the park. The place boasts of a wide array of floral collections. Beautiful and vibrant-colored blooms abound the place. There is also a section where you [...]

Mines View Park

Posted on July 30, 2006 - Filed Under Landmarks, Road Trip | Leave a Comment

Continuation of my Cordillera/Ilocandia Tour Series
From the Burnham Park, I rode a jeepney marked “Mines View”. In no less than 30 minutes, the jeepney driver dropped me to this heavenly location. The Mines Views Park.

The place was once a gold and copper mine, This has now been converted into a major tourist [...]

Tai Chi, Baguio Style

Posted on July 29, 2006 - Filed Under Road Trip, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

After hearing Mass at the Baguio City Cathedral, I then proceeded to the heart of Baguio City. Also known as the plaza,the Burnham Park is virtually the center of everything.

Named after the American city planner, Daniel Burnham, this park is always a must-see when visiting the City of Pines.
At around 7in the [...]

Revisiting Baguio

Posted on July 28, 2006 - Filed Under Landmarks, Road Trip | 1 Comment

I have been to Baguio before, but this is my first time to be at the City of Pines alone. Yup, I did travel last week alone, and I prefer gallivanting alone. On Wednesday, July 19, 2006. I arrived in Baguio at exactly 4AM. What greeted me there was a bowl of steaming hot arroz [...]

Cordillera-Ilocandia Tour Series

Posted on July 28, 2006 - Filed Under Road Trip | 1 Comment

A cadet from the Phil. Military Academy, Baguio City.
I am now about to start my Cordillera-Ilocandia Tour series. Please join me as I retell my stories from Manila to to the City of Pines up to the Sunshine City of the north.
Series starts late today or tomorrow. Abangan!

Photo Friday: Commom

Posted on July 27, 2006 - Filed Under Creative photography, PhotoFriday | 4 Comments

This is my entry for this weeks Photo Friday Weekly Photo Challenge. This week’s theme is Common. The photo shows cigarette butts in an ashtray.
One of the most common problem the Filipino youth is facing today is teenage smoking. Despite the health warnings in cigarette packs, this problem is still common, especially in the [...]

The heart

Posted on July 26, 2006 - Filed Under Creative photography, Road Trip | Leave a Comment

This is the banana heart, or in Filipino puso ng saging. This is also used for cooking Filipino dishes. Excellent when cooked with coconut milk or gata. This can also be made into a hamburger patty sans the beef. This photo was taken at the Avilon Zoo in Montalban, Rizal