Baguio
Weekend 2013
In
the early 80’s I went to Baguio for a little R & R. Though it was an
agonizing 8-hour car drive back then, to me it was all worth it.
Being
in Baguio always makes me reminisce of my early childhood years....of
family vacations spent in our old house along Legarda Street, of
visits to Burnham Park & Mines View Park, the Baguio Cathedral, the Public
Market and strolling along Session Road.
Back
then, I loved Baguio so much I seriously considered actually moving and
relocating to this mountain province. I love the
weather which is just perfect for running....and sleeping,
and eating, and practically everything else. I love it especially when it
rains leaving a fresh cool chill in the air. I love the
terrain...the rolling hills , red mud, grassy plains, tall lush trees, the
scent of pines ....and let's not forget, horse manure.
Baguio just had this quaint rustic charm that appealed to
me.
Unfortunately,
no matter how interested I was to relocate , I knew it was just not
feasible. At that time, I didn't think there would be much
of a market for aircons in the city dubbed as "the Summer Capital of
the Philippines." So, I just decided to stay put in Manila
but visit Baguio whenever I could.
Fast
forward to the present and here I am back in Baguio almost 10 years after.
Baguio has obviously changed from last I remember.....but, its definitely
good to be back .
RAN
19.34 KM TODAY
