Want to know why I love Baguio?

I know I've been absent from the blog for more than a month now. It's just every time I sit down and start writing I lose my thought and the whole process just goes to the dogs.

But since there's no better time than the present, I thought it would be an awesome time to actually start writing and since my last post was about Baguio let me tell you about our trip and my constant love affair with the City of Pines. :)

Growing up, Baguio has always been a constant. It's one of those places I know I will always go back to. There's just something about it.

Memories of my wonderful childhood...Sneaking up to the loft when the parents were away just so we could slide down the banister, which was high up the DO NOT DO THIS EVER list my parents unofficially issued. I loved the trips to La Trinidad, although we gave my dad grief about it, where Strawberries were abundant. Barbecue cook outs with the family in John Hay because eating outdoors is so full of win when you're in the mountains. And of course, I loved horseback riding, boating, biking and all the wonderful fun things you do because that's what tourists do when they're in Baguio.

Ate Agnes' first time in Baguio, note the exaggerated winter wear...hehe

we abused her cause it was her first time. haha

more embarrassing photos cause it's fun like that!

But after how many years of doing the same thing, you start looking for new things to do and places to visit. So the last trip the bu and I decided we would find new things to do, or actually new places to eat. And that we did. 

On our first night there I dragged everyone to have dinner in the 50's Diner because everyone who's been to Baguio has been raving about it and I haven't had the chance to try it despite being there every year. Since the choice was between humoring me and starving to death, I think there really was no question...we were off to the famous 50's Diner.

Seats were full when we got there so we had to wait awhile...

how handsome is my boyfriend, he humors my love for Baguio

the light makes everything inside look pink especially my mom and dad

The meal was alright, serving sizes were huge and well, if you're really a quantity kinda person then this is a good choice. I wouldn't rant about it but it's not exactly something to rave about either. If you're looking for a quick place to dine and value for your money then this is the place for you.

The next day I half-drag, half-influence the bu and my mom to go out again. We wanted to go to Country Club to buy some bread since everyone knows BCC Raisin Bread is yum, although personally I love their Banana Bread more! :D And since BCC is right beside John Hay we went there too. The excuse was we would check out the stuff in Manor, they have good bread too! Don't ask about the bread obsession, I barely understand it myself. Of course we drive past another place I wanted to try cause everyone kept talking about it...Choco-late de Batirol

my mom does not look to happy, she bullied 2 people to get this table

my more than willing victim. :D

happy cause I got to go out! :D

It was ok, nothing spectacular to note their either. I guess just like in the movies, when something is over-hyped you end up leaving disappointed. If you like good 'ol Filipino Chocolate then you would love this place. I thought it was just too bitter.

We also tried O'Mai Khan or something like that, although for all the hype that restaurant really didn't do anything for me so I don't think I even have any photos there...

Apparently Baguio is turning into a foodie haven. So many more new things to try out and so many old things to return to. Gives me more reason to come back. :D Excited!!!

Since August is apparently a month of long weekends I'm hoping a Baguio trip can be squeezed in there on one of those weekends. Here's to never losing hope!

Before I end the post, I just wanted to share a realization I had when I was talking to the bu about my childhood. You never realize how much of an awesome childhood you had until you get to the point where you can't wait to share the same experiences with your own kids. :D Here's to happy memories!