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Mom Violy's Birthday Lunch at Mamou, Gateway 2

Carmina asked Mom Violy what kind of food she would like to eat for her upcoming birthday. Mom Violy said she was craving for a restaurant that serves steak and lobster. Carmina gave Mom Violy a list of restaurants for her to decide with a link of the websites for her to see which one look something she would like to try. One week before Mom Violy's birthday she made her final choice where she would like to try  Mamou . Carmina had picked up Mom Violy at her home before heading to Gateway 2 located in Cubao, Quezon City. Mamou is located ground floor inside Gateway 2. Upon entering the person asked if we had any reservations however, they do except walk as well was seated at the table of our choice.  The person had handed us the menu. Beverages Menu Bread and butter were served after we had placed our order. Our appetizer was the Mamou's Bacon Steak. Mom Violy decided to order her lobster tail with rice. Carmina had ordered Beer Battered Fish and Malt Vinegar with choice of pot

Places to Stay, Visit, Eat and Buy in Baguio City, Philippines

Just recently I had a guest who came from abroad and hasn't been in Baguio for so many years. I was able to tour them around for three days and two nights.

We had stayed in Pine Lodge located center of Baguio City. 

Address: 107 M Roxss
#63 BRGY Imelda Vill
Purok 2. BC

Contact:

J.P. Dipasupil ABNB
Mobile +639175060748

Pine Lodge is a transient home:

Unit 1 Downstairs:

1 Bedroom with 1 bathroom

Unit 2 Downstairs:

3 Bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and 1 powder room

Unit 3 2nd Floor

4 Bedrooms with 2 bathrooms

Unit 4 1 room with loft room and 1 bathroom






My Aunt is into flowers. I was able to bring her to Mount Costa a place that has nature, flower and landscape. We had enjoyed ourselves. It is best to wear comfortable walking shoes and light weight clothes. There will be a lot of walking on the stairs.

Each area there are clean restroom you will need to bring your own toilet paper it is not provided.
  • Mount Costa in La Trinidad Benguet
  • Entrance Fee:
Adults - PHP 350.00 ($7.00)
Students with valid ID -  PHP 250.00 ($5.00) 
Senior Citizen and PWD with valid ID  - PHP 250.00 ($5.00)
Children under 3 years old and below are FREE

Green Living Room Rental PHP 1,000.00 ($20.00)

Hours Open:

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 days a week

 





  • PMA - Philippine Military Academy
Entrance Fee is Free
Prohibited clothing open shoes, shorts, sleeveless top and skirt
Closed on Sunday



 





 
  • Burnham Park
What to do in Burnham Park? They provide rental on bikes and boats. They have a play ground for the kids.

There are a lot of snacks to eat sold at the park. 







For so many years I have traveled in Baguio with family and friends on separated visit. Baguio City is too big and there are so many places to see.
  • Lion's Head is a statue along Kennon Road. 
  • Note:
  • It is closed to southbound and Baguio-bound motorists, except for residents.



  • Lourdes Grotto is climbing 252 steps going up to see the statue of Virgin Mary. There is a Catholic Shrine inside to pray and an area to light a candle outside.








Going down there is an area toward going to the parking area where you can rent grotto costume for the rental fee of PHP 20.00 

  • Diplomat Hotel 
They say this place is haunted. It use to be a rest house and a seminary. During the world war this is where the nuns and priest stayed.








  • The Wright Park is rental ponies to ride with a guide.
  • Fee is thirty minutes for PHP 200.00 ($4.00)
  • One hour for PHP 300.00 ($6.00)

When my sister was in town with her kids she wanted to explore and do the zip line. My niece asked, her Grand Mother to do it with them. That time my Mom had no clue what she was getting herself into. I just told my Mom she should use the restroom before she would go on her adventure of a lifetime. My mom was in her 70's when she did it.

Not many Grand Mother would risk and put themselves to do it. Not many people can do it if they have problem with their health.





  • Mines View Park




  • Tip: 
  • Make sure you are not wearing dark clothing when you decide to take a picture with a horse.
  • Choose a different color horse to sit on.
  • There is a fee to pay to dress up and sit on a horse.

  • The Mansion



  • Botanical Garden and Taebaek Park are combined together inside one park 

There is a fee to take pictures with them at the Baguio Botanical Garden.





  • The Manor Hotel in Camp John Hay on an ordinary day

Easter 


Christmas decoration on the month of November









  • Strawberry Farm in La Trinidad
Entrance Fee:
There is no fee to enter the strawberry farm only if you plan to pick your own strawberry.
PHP 450 per kilo to pick your own strawberries

The best month to pick strawberries from the month of March, April and May.
  • Market in Baguio City
This is the market in Baguio where you can buy fresh meat, fish, vegetables, fruits and gifts to bring back home. We usually buy our food from here and have it cooked back where we are lodging. 





Baguio is known for bringing back home are the following items:
  1. Strawberry Jams and Preserves
  2. Romana's Peanut brittle
  3. Cashew Brittle
  4. Good Shepard Ube jam
  5. Native bags and pouch
  6. Flavored crinkles - red velvet, pandan and coco
  7. Walis Tambo (broom)
  8. Mika' san Choco Flakes
  9. Baguio Country Club Raisin Bread
  10. Lengua De Gato (butter cookie)
  11. Pili Nuts
  12. Kumot (blanket)
  13. Coco (coconut) Jam
  14. Blue Berry Jam
  15. Pineapple Jam
  16. Strawberry Wine
  17. Scarves
  18. Knitted bonnets, bags and wallet
  19. Key Chains
  20. Refrigerator Magnets
  21. Native Hand Fan
  22. Fruit Basket
  23. Wooden Handcrafted Souvenir - back scratchier, key chain and decoration
  24. Baguio t-shirt
  25. Fresh Vegetables
  26. Fresh Fruits
  27. Sunot Kulangot - Dessert made of coconut milk, glutinous rice and brown sugar
Places to Eat in Baguio City:

Korean Palace Eat All You Can

Address: 38 South Drive 
Contact # 09273216375 or (074) 446-7557
Open Hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM


They serve buffet eat all you can for the price of PHP 399.00 ($8.00)

They have costume to dress up like you are in Seoul.
The Manor Hotel Camp John Hay

Contact:  09567946144

I recommend you to make a reservation to dine for either breakfast, lunch and dinner. They serve buffet and the food is really delicious. 

La Parilla Restaurant - (Filipino and Spanish)

Address: 68 Kisad Road
Contact: 4426535
Open Hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Pinakbet
Chop suey
Fresh Lumpia
Seafood Platter
Crispy Pata  (Deep Fried Pig Knuckles) with dipping sauce soy sauce and vinegar

Crispy Pork Pata Kare-Kare ( Deep Fried Pig Knuckles with Peanut Butter)

There are other restaurants to eat in Baguio City.
  • Tips:
  • Weather in Baguio City on each month.
  • November to January it is winter season.
  • February is the Flower Festival that happens every year.
  • March, April and May is the he peak season.
  • Most people spend their Holy Week in Baguio although it can be a traffic on your way going home.
  • Baguio Rules
  1. No one is allowed to use a mobile phone while walking around in the public area.
  2. You need to stop when you decide to use your mobile phone.
  3. There is a penalty fee of PHP 1,000.00 ($20.00) if the police catches you.

I was informed by the owner that the new name for the Transient House is under their new Amber Transient House still located at Baguio.

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