Wandering Baguio - Mines View Park 04/18/15

Ever since I graduated last March 28, 2015, I noticed that I have been travelling lately. Although honestly, some are just menial tasks I needed to do. I like to be an optimist in things and see that anything that makes me get out of my house is an adventure, a travel. Instead of a chore.

From Naga, I stopped by Manila for a two day break before proceeding to visiting my Bae in Isabella. I know it might seem weird to your eyes and ears to what I call my grandmother. Where my father comes from Bae/ Ba-e is what we call our grandmother. I never got to the chance to ask but it seems to fit her perfectly, sweet little grandma, my Bae.

Our family planned on going to Baguio and I could never be more excited. I always love visiting other places. Baguio was no exception. In the Philippines, Baguio is one of the top places to go in the summer other than beaches that we are all proud to suggest. It’s maybe because of the heat that people wanted to find a place to cool down but I think it’s so much more.

At our ride from Aurora to Baguio, they decided to go another way to enter Baguio, through the mountains that never cease to end. My breath was slowly being taken away by the wonderful landscapes that I have seen. There were endless acres of trees towering all over the place and mountains that seem to be placed perfectly, like an artist making their own masterpiece. The roads were more difficult to drive as there are more curves. I think it’s better this way. The great thing about it is that, they didn't deviate from the place’s natural form. 

Obviously, You can see how beautiful the place is. The view is spectacular on its own that you only need a good camera and the right angle to take the perfect shot you see in landscape backgrounds.

We had to stop for a moment because we are noobs. Most of us got dizzy so I took this opportunity to take a shot of my outfit that day. Yes, It almost looks like I am going jogging. When you are in a 7 hour (Or more) trip in a van, It is best to choose clothes that are more comfortable than stylish. I also approve of wearable sweats. Hah!

My mother and my bae. I had to take this picture as fast as I can because she seems to not enjoy her picture taken unlike her granddaughter (Points at herself).

This was the last picture of our stop that I took because my mother told me to get my butt in the car.

I can't believe how much energy they(my relatives) still have. As soon as we arrived, they insisted that we should visit Mines View Park. Unable to argue, we agreed.

I am the oldest between my cousins here. You can see it, I know. Some of my cousins are even younger than me because my father was the 5th child of 9(8?10?) siblings. The older ones have their own escapades.

Its amusing when people notices my bulky camera. Most of them looks at the lenses. 

The shades are to hide the tired eyes. If it works, I wears. RIP English tho XDD 

I am right now wearing this for rent. Just so you know, wearing this costume only costs 20 pesos for one day then you need to give it back to. Now, let's just enjoy this sweet photo my father took 

I feel like a mascot instead of a tourist

The sun decided to shine at me. As you can see.

Another spectacular view

Traditional crosses modern pop culture pink horse

I must warn you to not visit the hot spots in Baguio during the weekends. There are too many people crowding the area. 

I had to return the costume back

Plants. Plant pots.

Overall, I really enjoyed the Mines View Park. Especially the observatory deck, where it overlooks a beautiful view  of Baguio. It is quite hot for a place that is known for being a cool spot in the Philippines (Get it? Ok, no) but, I am extremely satisfied even if we were tired from the journey. Baguio's landscapes are simply amazing. We are all surrounded with the liveliness of the city but from time to time we need to breathe in the simplest gift we forget to treasure, nature.

Stay Sweet~