It's time to revisit Baguio City..cont.

For the Religious Attractions, Baguio Cathedral this place is one of the familiar landmarks in Baguio. The structure with its twin spires and one hundred steps sits on top of a small hill in the heart of the city, offering churchgoers and visitors a chance to get a bird's eye view of the entire commercial hub. It was opened to the public last November 25, 1990 during the Christ the King celebration.

Bell Church This cluster of temples is located on the border of Baguio City and Trinidad Valley. Its exotic oriental architecture features pagoda roofs, an ornate gateway, dragon ornaments and Buddha guarded windows that gaze from atop a hill. The Bell Temple priest practices a mixture of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity. One may even try having his fortune told.

Lourdes Grotto. This is a religious shrine housing the image of the Lady of Lourdes. About 252 steps lead to this shrine where pilgrims brave the steep climb to offer sacrifices, devotion and prayers. One is also regarded with a beautiful panoramic view of the city.

It's time to revisit Baguio City..cont.

For the Religious Attractions, Baguio Cathedral this place is one of the familiar landmarks in Baguio. The structure with its twin spires and one hundred steps sits on top of a small hill in the heart of the city, offering churchgoers and visitors a chance to get a bird's eye view of the entire commercial hub. It was opened to the public last November 25, 1990 during the Christ the King celebration.

Bell Church This cluster of temples is located on the border of Baguio City and Trinidad Valley. Its exotic oriental architecture features pagoda roofs, an ornate gateway, dragon ornaments and Buddha guarded windows that gaze from atop a hill. The Bell Temple priest practices a mixture of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity. One may even try having his fortune told.

Lourdes Grotto. This is a religious shrine housing the image of the Lady of Lourdes. About 252 steps lead to this shrine where pilgrims brave the steep climb to offer sacrifices, devotion and prayers. One is also regarded with a beautiful panoramic view of the city.

It's Time to Revisit Baguio City...next

There are so many places in Baguio that you and your family would really enjoy. Like the Botanical Garden it is also called the Igorot village, which used to feature native huts typical of Cordillera architecture. This village captures the ethnic spirit and cultural legacy of the Igorot dweller. The garden is also a site of cultural presentations and other tribal meetings.

Burnham Park It is the oldest of all Baguio parks. One can unwind from the tension of the day-to-day bustle by biking, skating or simply reflecting on the day's experiences amid a soothing backdrop of colorful flowers. It is wooded and is great place to have picnics and concerts. There are tennis and basketball courts, a football field, athletic oval and an orchidarium.

The Camp John Hay It is still the extraordinary beautiful base, which the American forces turned over last July 1, 1991 to the Philippine government. It is now open to the public. Its excellent cottages, golf courses, bowling lanes, dining places and natural ambience are all preserved and maintained.

Mines View Appropriately named for its breathtaking views of mountain ranges and Baguio's "mineral bowl" where gold, silver and other ores were once quarried. There are now numerous souvenir shops around the park offering such items as woodcarvings, woven cloth, ashtrays, shell products and other curio items.

Wright Park It is sometimes mistakenly called "Ride Park" by some who identify this pine tree park reserve for its kiddy horse rides. A long stairway leads to the "Pool of the Pines", a 100 meter long pool of water lined on both sides by the famous Baguio towering pine.

It's time to revisit Baguio City

Its vacation time once again!

What is your memory of Baguio? Like most Filipinos, I have plenty. I remember eating strawberries while enjoying the scenery in mines view with my parents when I was ten, walking down Session with my Barkadas when I was 16, discovers all the cool place there at 25, and going ukay-crazy at 30.

Baguio has always been the favorite vacation destination, especially to those who long for cooler climes, and now that summer is already here, city folks just have another reason to go up the mountains again.

Market! Market! Here you could find the most affordable prices of broccolis, strawberries, cauliflower, peanut brittle the pickings are endless. What I love about the Baguio Public Market is the freshness of it all. Everything is screaming green and fresh and best of all, clean! And oh, lets not forget the “walis tambo” you can buy a bunch of it to last a year.

To be continued...

Choosing the Right Perfume

Are you figuring out what perfume suits you, Here are some tips when buying a perfume.

Figure out your preference when it comes to fragrance. Some like a citrusy smell while others prefer a more floral scent.

Each scent has a top, middle and base note. Remember that the top note is what you first smell and that citrus and light spices are the first to evaporate.

Focus on your favorite smells and ask a sales attendant to let you try perfumes with those scents.

Apply a scent and wait for 10 minutes. Be sure that you spray on pulse points, such as the back of your wrist and on your neck, where skin is the warmest, so that the scent will easily diffuse.

The perfume you still like will likely be the one for you. Just remember when the top base and middle base evaporate, you are left with the heaviest oils that make up the base notes.

Hope these tips provide some insights to you.

Mc Dreamy's Look Alike Leaves American Idol

I was saddened by the elimination of my favorite contestant in American Idol, Luke Menard had just been eliminated from the show.

He has the star quality to make it a big star, good looks and good voice and I disagree with Simon Cowell that he had a weak personality. He is my crush on the show, Patrick Dempsey look alike. Wow !!!! What else could you ask for?

I think America had a made a wrong decision on this one. Luke should have at least made it to the Top 12. He's the top reason why I watch the show.

e it to the Top 12, the show would have been more interesting and funny to watch. Just look at how funny every time he answers Simon’s comment. I think Danny is gay, the way he acts and performs, so gay.

But anyway, I’ll still watch the show but I will surely miss Luke Menard’s performances.