An Unplanned Stay in Baguio, Baguio, Philippines (B)

Baguio was not really a part of our 10-day itinerary around Luzon but since the kids enjoyed roaming around and we couldn’t catch the last bus to Sagada, we decided to stay for a night and spent the whole day bringing them to places that were so familiar to us. None among us were first timers in Baguio and when you get there a few years back, you would expect the same level of excitement that you had the first time. That was a rainy day when we arrived and we headed to SM Baguio for lunch, the only SM in the Philippines that is not air-conditioned, mainly because they have got a lovely weather. After all, Baguio is considered the Summer Capital of the Philippines. Yes, it’s cold in Baguio. Though we enjoyed the overlooking part, it felt like the mall has become a market because it was overcrowded, but the rain could also be a factor.

After our lunch, we decided to move to Burnham Park. Walking around the park with its scenic view, biking with kids, taking photos or even boating around the man-made lake are just some of the activities that you can do, making this place ideal for family bonding. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).