Friday, February 5, 2016

CAMP JOHN HAY

Location: Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines

Note: This is a part of my solo January 1-3, 2016 Baguio trip where it includes the following: University of the Cordilleras, Baguio Museum, University of the Philippines Baguio Campus, Tam-awan Village, Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, The Mansion, Mines View Park, Baguio Botanical Garden, Wright Park, Dominical Hill and Retreat House, Our Lady of Atonement (Baguio Cathedral), Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and Burnham Park.

The lush green landscape of The Manor at Camp John Hay


The main entrance to Camp John Hay along Loakan Road


The lush green road within the camp leading to its main facilities


A refreshing walk along the pine tree dotted road of the camp


The Le Monet Hotel and its commercial center


The rain soaked wooden benches and tables under the pine trees


Taking a refuge at The Manor


A very welcoming abode in the middle of rain-soaked camp


Keeping myself dry inside a warm-embracing comfort room


checking outside if the rain had stopped


Walking along its corridors kept me warm


Checking on its bakers and wine corner what it is in store for me


Deciding whether to order for hot coffee or hot chocolate while seated


Checking again outside if rain has subsided


Keeping myself warm again by walking and documenting what I see


Needed to transfer to a more conspicuous part of the hotel


Seated alone at a warmer part of the hotel


Opted to stay at the hotel's veranda to have a full view of the picturesque garden outside


Looking outside the heavy downpour while comfortably seated with other stranger guests


At last! The rain outside had stopped!


While at the kiddie's playground of the garden


Walking further to the midpoint of the garden


Looking back how far I've walked


Staying long at the garden was so refreshing


Had walked further what is in store at the Little Camp John Hay


The time to leave and stop being mesmerized by the fascinating ambiance of The Manor


UNIVERSITY OF THE CORDILLERAS

Location: Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines

Note: This is a part of my January 1-3, 2016 Baguio trip where it includes the following: Camp John Hay, Baguio Museum, University of the Philippines Baguio Campus, Tam-awan Village, Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, The Mansion, Mines View Park, Baguio Botanical Garden, Wright Park, Dominical Hill and Retreat House, Our Lady of Atonement (Baguio Cathedral), Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and Burnham Park.

Viewing the university's buildings from Baguio Museum


The campus accessibility from the main road


The main road leading down to Burnham Park


Indeed a pride of every Cordilleran native


BAGUIO MUSEUM

Location: Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines

Note: This is a part of my January 1-3, 2016 Baguio trip where it includes the following: Camp John Hay, University of the Cordilleras, University of the Philippines Baguio Campus, Tam-awan Village, Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, The Mansion, Mines View Park, Baguio Botanical Garden, Wright Park, Dominical Hill and Retreat House, Our Lady of Atonement (Baguio Cathedral), Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and Burnham Park.

Baguio Museum in its great splendor


The Museum's main door


UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES (UP) BAGUIO

Location: Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines

Note: This is a part of my January 1-3, 2016 Baguio trip where it includes the following: Camp John Hay, University of the Cordilleras, Baguio Museum, University of the Philippines Baguio Campus, Tam-awan Village, Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, The Mansion, Mines View Park, Baguio Botanical Garden, Wright Park, Dominical Hill and Retreat House, Our Lady of Atonement (Baguio Cathedral), Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and Burnham Park.

The iconic statue of Oblation of UP Baguio


The Campus facade


The university campus


TAM-AWAN VILLAGE

Location: Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines

Note: This is a part of my January 1-3, 2016 Baguio trip where it includes the following: Camp John Hay, University of the Cordilleras, Baguio Museum, University of the Philippines Baguio Campus, Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, The Mansion, Mines View Park, Baguio Botanical Garden, Wright Park, Dominical Hill and Retreat House, Our Lady of Atonement (Baguio Cathedral), Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and Burnham Park.

A restaurant in the midst of the village serving native food or any dish of guests' request


The village's facade


The village's main gate


Just one of the native huts where guests can stay for overnight


Just one of the lush and refreshing trails in the village


The intricately-designed entrance to the native restaurant


Guests can enjoy their sumptuous meals in this improvised tribal table and chair


An art gallery in the midst of the village


An art exhibit hall where hosting of big art exhibit hosting activities are held


Tuesday, February 2, 2016

OUR LADY OF LOURDES GROTTO

Location: Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines

Note: This is a part of my January 1-3, 2016 Baguio trip where it includes the following: Camp John Hay, University of the Cordilleras, Baguio Museum, University of the Philippines Baguio Campus, Tam-awan Village, The Mansion, Mines View Park, Baguio Botanical Garden, Wright Park, Dominical Hill and Retreat House, Our Lady of Atonement (Baguio Cathedral), Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and Burnham Park.

A Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto


The image of Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto


Just one of the sidelights heading to the image of Our Lady of Lourdes


Kapilya ni Hesus at Maria in the Grotto


The interior of the Kapilya ni Hesus at Maria


THE MANSION

Location: Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines

Note: This is a part of my January 1-3, 2016 Baguio trip where it includes the following: Camp John Hay, University of the Cordilleras, Baguio Museum, University of the Philippines Baguio Campus, Tam-awan Village, Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, Mines View Park, Baguio Botanical Garden, Wright Park, Dominical Hill and Retreat House, Our Lady of Atonement (Baguio Cathedral), Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and Burnham Park.

The Mansion as viewed from the rear end of the Wright Park


The imposing main gate of The Mansion


A closer look of The Mansion