B for Baguio

      Hello people of the world! I hope everyone is having a lovely time. I've been busy the last few weeks and this was one reason why I was. I went to a two-day trip with my colleagues at our Summer Capital (though its not officially summer yet), Baguio City. This has been planned since last year but the weather was not very cooperative then so we have to cancel.
       I've been to Baguio several years ago riding a bus with an almost 8-hour trip including the several stop-overs but now I'm glad we were able to reach it at more or less four hours only and I would credit that to the new Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX). It has significantly shortened our road trip not to mention our driver whom I think would like to audition for the next F&F installment. But Thank God, we arrived at the City of Pines safe and sound at past midnight, just enough for us to catch a few hours of  sleep before touring around in the morning.
     

             I live in the low land, so this lovely view of the mountains (even though it's now filled with houses) and fogs are very lovely in my eyes. We have stayed at Leonila Hills where the aunt of my office mate has a house, and she has gladly welcomed us in her beautiful abode. Thank you Tita!
         

One big selfie on our first stop: Camp John Hay.

While the younger ones took the Superman ride, we just opted to walk around and have photos.

My first cool weather OOTD: Long-sleeved bright yellow strawberry shirt, leggings, beaded sandals and my Nine West Gypsy Bag.

Btw, beyond this line, you may see more of Camp John Hay at Php60.00 per head, but we've all been there so we just chose to loiter around the pine trees. 

I apologize for my bug tummy! Hahaha!

If you will visit Camp John Hay, there's one activity you might consider trying. Their Tree Top Adventure. These stairs led to the entrance. Our youngsters have all tried it and I bet they enjoyed.

One activity in the Tree Top Adventure includes this Superman Ride. Look at their happy faces.

I've got load of photos to share but this will do for now or I might tire you. Our next three stops on my next post.

Hump day fun day lovelies!

Tyangge at Sta. Maria Town Feast Day

     One reason why my hometown was being heavily visited by people on its feast day was because of the bazaar like/flea market/bargain market parked on the sidewalks and others on the closed streets. The vendors came from many places and just frequently visits every year to sell their goodies. So many items are available on the streets, you will not get tired of walking around seeing bargains everywhere.

     After visiting our church, the newly renovated La Purisima Concepcion Parish, which is so beautiful, I'd make a separate blog post for it. My friend and I took a stroll around to find some things to buy. But sadly, it was very hot then it rained. Odd. So we just decided to head home since we have a trip coming the following day we wouldn't want to catch some colds before leaving. Otherwise, we'd be ugly in photos, hehe!

     I was not able to take good photos of what's around. There are lots of kitchen wares, housewares and mostly clothes (dresses, denims, tops, leggings, jackets) that are just so cheap and stylish, you can buy a lot with spending only a few bucks.

    I've always been proud of my hometown. We are just too warm to let stay this fiesta tradition for a very very long time. Of course, my post has not included most of the households in our Poblacion who've prepared for this yearly event.

Happy weekend everyone!

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Marching Band Parade on the Eve of Sta. Maria Bulacan Town Feast

     Hello lovelies! I've been so busy lately with lots of things going on around including a short trip. But I promise I'll make up for my lost blogging time the soonest I can.

     Let me share with you a tradition in our town every eve of the feast day. The feast is celebrated yearly on the first Thursday of February.The people of Sta. Maria Bulacan, my hometown, look forward to this as well as many other activities held every year. The crowd was bigger this time than usual because it was a local holiday in our province.

The parade started at 8 a.m. then they will go around again around 3 p.m. They will also perform to the place we call "patio" in the evening.

I adore cute little boys like these two.

This last band was from the far Naga City and I felt they have received the most applaud. They're kind of different from the rest.

I truly enjoyed watching. I have an overtime work that day but I finished watching first before going to work.

Happy Week everyone!

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