I sigh as I lay down on the bed of the hotel I booked before I went here in Baguio. I close my eyes as I felt the serene environment.
Finally! Some peace.
Kararating ko lang dito kaya naman ay humihingi ang katawan ko ng pahinga. I decided to go on a vacation alone. I figured that I needed some time for myself. I also turned off my phone to keep people from home to contact me. Baka kung ano na naman ang sabihin at ibalita nila tapos hindi ko ma-enjoy itong bakasyon. I feel like I needed a break frim all of the shits in my life.
I didn't planned the activities that I will do bago ako pumunta dito. I plan to do things in a spontaneous way. Kung ano ang gusto kong gawin, iyon na lang ang gagawin ko. Besides, I already have a place to visit in mind.
Even before I really want to visit the Mines View Park. I've heard and seen online that it's really beautiful in there. I'm also excited to see a varieties of botanical items. I just really don't have the time to visit before.
Honestly, maraming magagandang place dito sa Pilipinas pero iilan pa lang ang napupuntahan ko. I've been to Puerto Princesa, Bohol, Albay, Camarines Sur, Batanes, and some other provinces with known tourist spots. Ngayon naman ay madadagdagan pa, which is itong Baguio. Sa mga tourist spots na napuntahan ko, isa talaga sa na-amaze ako ay iyong Honesty Coffee Shop sa Batanes. I find the people there so amazing. That shops reflects how much they value honesty and their way of living in there.
I manage to take a rest for a couple of hours. Sa labas ako kakain ng dinner kaya naman ay agad na akong nag-ready para na rin makapag-roam around ako.
I chose a sleeves less knitted top turtle neck top paired with a skirt. Nagsuot din ako ng tights to protect my legs. Iyong leather ankle boots ko naman ang isinuot ko sa aking paa. Kinuha ko ang aking overcoat at isinuot iyon to end and perfect my outfit. I tied my hair in a low ponytail and took my favorite Chanel hand bag that I bought in the States way back in college.
I smiled as I look at myself in the mirror. Kanina ay wala akong gana. I feel shit but seeing how I look suddenly change my mood. It feels good to see yourself look good.
Lumabas ako sa kuwartong tinutuluyan para umalis ng hotel at mag-punta sa isang malapit na restaurant na na-search ko sa internet. It's a restaurant called Canto Bogchi Joint in Kisad road.
Nang makarating doon ay agad akong napangiti sa satisfaction. It was perfect for relaxation and there's also a music playing kaya talagang nakaka-relax.
I sat down and a waiter come to me immediately. I scanned the menu and thought of what to eat. I ordered for Lomo Ribs, Pumpkin soup, Panna Cotta, and a hot choco for my drink.
“The food may take a few minutes, ma'am.” Paalam ng waiter.
Nakangiti akong tumango. “No problem.”
Tumango ito at umalis. I observes and look around the place. It's actually really pretty. The interiors are perfect. It's actually perfect for having a date but is also accommodating for families and friends.
I ate my dinner with a smile on my face, clearly satisfied at the food and whole place. After I enjoyed my meal, I decided to enjoy the Baguio night market. Surprisingly, hindi ako nakakaramdam ng pagod at antok.
I booked a grab para maihatid ako sa Harrison road. Tamang-tama naman kasi I heard alas nuebe ang opening ng night market doon. Nang bumaba ako ng sasakyan ay halos malula ako sa dami ng tao.
There's a lot of clothes that can be thrifted and the stalls are everywhere!
I awkwardly stood in the middle of the sea of people not knowing what to do. I haven't been in a place like this before. I don't know how to buy things from here especially that I haven't tried thriting before.
