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A WINNING HIDE AWAY - KAMANA SANCTUARY, SUBIC BAY

It's been 4th of January 2017 and I still got a lot of worthy to share blog entries that I haven't finished writing yet hahaha... what a great start (insert sarcasm)... but seriously, I am just so happy that I got a chance to sit down and finished what I have left behind (well.. mostly blog entries) so I can finally move forward. :) Oh well, before anything else (sabay ganun, after the long intro) let me all greet you a HAPPY BRAND NEW YEAR. Wishing us all a prosperous, healthy, adventurous, wealthy and delightful 365 days of 2017.

So going back to my first entry this year  (I consider this one as a throwback already). Allow me to share with you our Kamana Sanctuary get away. We didn't know this place exist (we haven't seen it on the list of the resort in subic until our friend search for "infinity pool in subic area".

This travel has been memorable and note- worthy. Find out why...

A CLASSIC AMERICAN HOME - THE BELL HOUSE

The Bell House (Named after Gen. Franklin Bell) an interesting place to visit with equally rich facts for about a 100 years of history nestled inside Camp John Hay and was currently maintained by JHMC. In early times it has been used as a vacation residence of commanding general but it was transformed into a museum.

CEMETERY OF NEGATIVISM

A part of the so called Historical Core inside Camp John Hay lies a cemetery, really? yes but it's not what you're thinking. Cemetery of Negativism or the lost cemetery is where you can bury your negative thoughts or bad vibes. A typical scenery you will find at the lost cemetery with tombstones with epitaphs stand tall or flat (lol) from the grounds, surrounded by the serene aged trees. It wasn't scary alright, walking through the pathways and reading the inscription made us laugh and think, actually it made us think, twice?

CONQUER YOUR FEAR - THE TREE TOP ADVENTURE, BAGUIO

I wasn't able to experience TREE TOP ADVENTURE during my visit on last year's Panagbenga Event. The place was crowded and a long queue stopped us from wanting to try it, but I promised myself to try it on my next visit and so I thought...

ADVENTURES INSIDE CAMP JOHN HAY (THE BELL HOUSE, CEMETERY OF NEGATIVISM, TREE TOP ADVENTURE)

Camp John Hay is undoubtedly a HUGE property!!!  a day is not enough for one to discover and experience the beauty of it's surrounding and what it can offer. So for today I will be sharing with you some of the interesting places we visited in the vicinity.

MY VIEW AT MINESVIEW

You might be wondering why my picture looks like this. It wasn't pretty I know, the park was under renovation during our visit so that basically explains the reason. The old stone stair treads from the entrance going to the deck were still up but they added up a slopping pathways made of cement and steels. Walking and getting through the observation deck will be easier for everyone and I guess they did it for safety reasons especially during rainy season.

DINNER TIME AT 50'S DINER

From Minesview, we went back to Vantage Point again to leave the pasalubong we bought, freshen up and rest for a couple of hours. Since we will be heading home the next day we made sure not to miss out 50's DINER for dinner.

VISITING THE BELL CHURCH FOR THE FIRST TIME

The Majestic Sun at  Bell Church Baguio

The bell church is situated downtown of Baguio City. It is on the same route going to Strawberry farm Benguet. Find the Arch (boundary) which states Welcome to La Trinidad and on the other side Welcome to Baguio City and you won't get lost. Enter a compound and see these intricately made gate of the temple.

SINIGANG NA BAGNET ILOCOS AND MORE - LUNCH TIME AT SOLIBAO

After the long walk and adventure inside Camp John Hay, our stomach craves for yet another delicious food. I remember this one restaurant within Burnham Park during last year's Panagbenga event but I couldn't figure out the name until we arrived at Burnham Park. I saw the famous SOLIBAO restaurant so we choose to dine in and have our lunch. We were seated at the farthest corner of the restaurant and seeing the Football grounds and Hotel Venize from (afar) outside the window memories kept flashing back to me and seeing ATE the order taker and server for the second time, I came to realize it was the same restaurant I have tried before, it was SOLIBAO all this time and so I know we made the right choice. (Wink)

EXPLORING WRIGHT PARK AND THE MANSION

The food we ate at Rancho inside Ketchup Food Community was undoubtedly delicious and it deserves a big round of applause! Woot...woott... It gave us enough energy to face our whole day adventure.

For our first stop - THE WRIGHT PARK. Since it is just a stone throw away  from KFC we decided to say hello to the horses and pony inside the fences of the park. You can experience horseback riding by paying necessary fees depending on how long do you wish to experience it. If you do not know how to ride on don't worry because handlers know exactly what to do. We've seen a lot of souvenir items on sale at almost every corner of the park. But if you didn't wish to try or buy anything you can just chill around the greens for it is unlimited and free. 

FEELING AT HOME WITH VANTAGE POINT (TRANSIENT ROOMS IN BAGUIO CITY)

When I was looking for a place to stay at Baguio I initially thought of checking out other option like booking at a hotel inside Camp John Hay but after learning that there were no rooms already available during our planned trip (in my surprise as early a November almost all hotels with nice reviews has been booked in advance) I grabbed my phone and decided to contact Sir Ronald of Vantage Point where we stayed during last year's Panagbenga Event. I haven't blog about the place before so this is my little way of commending their services to us.

BREAKFAST AT KFC (KETCHUP FOOD COMMUNITY)

November 14, 2014 - Our second day at Baguio City. Hubby and I woke up early to witness the sunrise from our room's veranda. God's creation and nature are truly amazing and breathtaking. We prepared ourselves and waited for our little girl to woke up. Past eight in the morning after we are all made up and ready to go we decided to take a power breakfast at RANCHO inside Ketchup Food Community right in of Wright Park.

MY TAKE ON RIDING A VICTORY LINER DELUXE BUS

I've been to Baguio a number of times before but my recent trip going back to the place were extra special because I was granted to take my (much needed) vacation and spent the whole three days with my husband and daughter. The trip was long overdue actually so we're blessed to finally made it, in time for our 13th Year Anniversary celebration of being a couple. At first we were concerned about the travel time and having a tot in tow but thanks to Victory Liner Deluxe Bus for letting us have a safe and convenient way going in and out of Baguio. This is not a sponsored blog by the way, just a satisfied customer who had a fair share on providing some of my personal thoughts on HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO RIDE A VICTORY LINER DELUXE BUS. Check out our experience here:

ADMIN GIRLS CONQUERS BAGUIO (Remembering Panagbenga 2013)

The Power of Four 

Oh my G! sorry girls, for this super late post (better late than never.. right?) I can't believe it took me one year and two (2) months to be able to write about our 2013 Panagbenga Experience but as promised, I will refresh my memories and start writing about it. 

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