Lively La Trinidad

Our Baguio Trip has lot of surprises; little did we know that by visiting the nearby Municipality of La Trinidad Benguet, we will be experiencing an almost-post-Panagbengga festival.

We took a cab bound to La Trinidad Benguet to visit its famous Strawberry Farm,the driver told us that we might experience heavy traffic as there’s an ongoing activity, I thought it’s just a small activity.

Behold when we arrived, it’s their 6^th Strawberry festival! The long stretched of their national highway are closed as there’s a grand street parade.

It’s about 15 minutes walk to the strawberry farm, but we didn’t mind at all, we are amazed with the colorful costumes and floats of fresh flowers and strawberries!

HYPE!

Mardi Grass in La Trinidad! Fusion of modern and local music are being played through their xylophones, an upbeat music with their drums giving hype to the people around who are just like us are equally excited to watch the grand parade to start.

Festival like these reminds me of our very own Catandungan Festival; Loud,upbeat,colourful,fun!

La Trinidad Strawberry Festival though was I think way colourful, I mean of course due to these flower-packed floats, but wait till you see floats during Panagbengga festival though, I’ve attended four times of it during my college days in Baguio. Yet then again the strawberry festival was really fun! 

We get to dance with the beat of the drum, photo opt with colourful floats and get to take picture with cuties like this little girl!

Strawberries and more!

While the parade is just about to start we had a quick strawberry farm tour. It’s a must if you’re in La Trinidad!

This signage catches our eyes, oh proud Bicolanos. The owners call our attention while shouting: Mara na kamu kabayan, barakal na kamu.! 

Pasalubong stalls are all over the area, there’s still freshly picked strawberries ready for sale, amount ranges from P120 –P200, even fresly picked lettuce and other veggies are available for sale.

Here are some of our Strawberry farm scenes:

We Dig in for some freshly picked strawberries

Before heading back to the Baguio, we had to eat lunch first, and we randomly just picked a Carenderia as we have no more time looking for one as our tummy are already rumbling of hunger.

And another surprise La Trinidad for us! This small eatery which is just in the heart of the busy street of La Trinidad offer not only quality and affordable viand, but extra delicious too!

The Dinuguan and beef steak are so yummy, tender and tasty! But wait till you tasted their soup!

Ohhh I must tell you, I was not able to move on for that until we went back to Manila. I can still smell and taste it in my mind; it’s a soup to die for. Pramis!

This 6^th Strawberry festival of La Trinidad in Benguet was indeed a fun filled experience!

P.S: 
Have you been to La Trinidad? If Yes, then these colorful sights captured your eyes, for sure : )

How to Get There:

From Baguio City proper, you can ride a Cab that will drop you off at the main entrance/gate of Strawberry Farm, No hassle at all! About P100 for a fare.

If you want to feel a little less of a tourist,  you can walk past the market going to Magsaysay road and look for a jeep bound to La Trinidad, that’s about P14.00 /pax for your fare, you can just tell the driven to drop you off at Strawberry farm. From the main road you can walk a few steps to the main entrance of the farm.

All the Love,

Yannah

Beloved Baguio

I've lost count of how many times I spent my vacation in this place.

Summer Capital, City of Pines.. Whatever they call it, I still call it my second home.

As I always said even on my previous blogs regarding Baguio; This City will always be part of my Life, it caters wonderful memoirs of my college years, both sweet and bitter, and that perfectly blends.

Lemme just insert this picture *ThrowBack*

When I travel with people dear to me, especially with these people-- It’s always fun and memorable!

I told them I want to relax for the weekend, which I’m travelling to Baguio for the weekend; little did I know that by spilling my plans to them,It will give them that urge to go on an impromptu Baguio trip with me.

We meet up at Victory liner Cubao station, they’re all ecstatic for the trip. Its Jomar, Alex and Sheila’s first time to visit the City of Pines, and just like them I’m equally ecstatic to be their humble tour guide.

We reached the city by 4AM, we grabbed some strawberry taho and devoured on some JCO donuts.

We walked past some Hotels and INNs before reaching the perfect place for us to stay that night – Cosy, Clean, Affordable and is nestled at the heart of the City- BED and BATH INN.

The Inn is located just down the Igorot stairs, a stone thrown away from SM Baguio, Upper Session Road and The Cathedral. I told them that just a few walk too is my beloved alma mater – University of The Philippines Baguio-, I showed them my former school and my Dorm too, proud Iska here.haha

Bed and Bath and Igorot stairs

The Bed and Bath Inn are perfect for on the go travelers, I personally like the place as its very homey, bonus factor are the staffs, their just so amazingly friendly and very attentive to our needs. Check out their pantry, I love those colorful bottles on display, I love having breakfast here. <3

Seeing these peeps all smiles with the wonderful things Baguio has to offer them, ohh it makes me happy!

My camera’s ready to capture hundred if not thousands of photos that will remind them how happy their first Bagiuo trip was. Here are some WrightPark Moments:

You haven’t been to Wrightpark if you don’t have a photo taken in this stairs. Hehe!

Those giant trees are amazing backdrop!

My Boyfie is so supportive in taking a photo of me and his little bro.haha

This picture reminds me of how long I’ve been part of their lives. He was about 7 or 8yrs old when I was first introduced to him : )

These fine men were just in grade 1 when I was introduced to them as “i-Agom ni Kuya Nonoy” Kaloka! anu ang alam ng mga grade 1 sa mga pag Alagom.haha

Aldrich posted this in his wall with the caption – CLINGY- Hmmm I must agree.hahaha

Their famous Strawberry-Vanilla-Cheese Ice-cream.

Right across Wright Park is the famous Mansion. Photo Opt is a must!

You can’t leave Baguio without visiting MinesView Park!

People are still in awe with the amazing view Minesview has to offer, Blockbuster pa rin sa dami ng tao!

KeyChains, Fresh Strawberries, Baguio Tshirts, strawberry jam, lenguaDegato and the Famous UbeJam will forever be indemand, as personal consumption or pasalubong man.

After some photo opt and buying some pasalubong, we headed back to our Inn to have some rest.

After an hour of nap, everyone’s recharged and ready for a long walk along session road going to Baguio Cathedral and Burnham Park.

Before the night fall, we headed to The Lourdes Grotto. Perfect for those Rayuma legs of shiela.haha! 252 steps!? let's go!

We offer candles and prayers. 

There’s a small chapel at the left side of the Grotto, perfect for meditation. I’m actually a fan of Big and old churches, but chapels like these are loved by me, I feel that I’m so near to the higher Being, so close to them.

There's a different aura Baguio offer during night time...

We ended the night by having a cold beer. The place is called DUYAN. This was introduced to me by my friend Kaloy Ramos, He told me that the owner of the said bar was his friend and also from Catanduanes. 

Early last year when Aldrich and I went to Baguio, we make sure we can have a few drinks here. I even got to sing a few songs in the stage. Im so thickface haha!

 cold baguio night

Comforter will always be your bestfriend in bed in a cold baguio night, look at them.haha 

ohh my beloved Baguio....

How many times I travelled to Baguio? Countless.

Different occasion, different reasons and with different people.

The common denominator ng bawat byahe na un? It’s the place.

I will always and forever love Baguio. heart heart!