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

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

MINES VIEW PARK

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, Baguio Botanical Garden, Wright Park, Dominical Hill and Retreat House, Our Lady of Atonement (Baguio Cathedral), Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and Burnham Park.

The main gate of the park

The iconic park's viewdeck

Topview of the park's viewdeck

Stationary horseback riding picture taking for rental

Once this view here were mines but now was replaced with subdivisions

ornamental, flowering and herbal plants for sale in the park

The mushrooming commercial establishments outside the park

A few meters away from the park is the Mines View Park Hotel

Passing thru the DBP Training Complex when going back to the city

Just one of the refreshing sights when driving back to the city proper

BAGUIO BOTANICAL GARDEN

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, Wright Park, Dominical Hill and Retreat House, Our Lady of Atonement (Baguio Cathedral), Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and Burnham Park.

The facade of the park

WRIGHT PARK

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, Dominical Hill and Retreat House, Our Lady of Atonement (Baguio Cathedral), Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and Burnham Park.

The Park's Parthenon-like Monument

Igorot's costume for rent in the park

Horses for rent for the horseback riding withing the park

Permanent Henna Tattoo body art in the park

Climbing thru the stairs of Wright Park