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Have you ever seen a decoration your parents kept, carrying it with them from another country or a previous marriage? Carmina realized that parents often hold onto items they've purchased in the past. While browsing Greenhill's shopping center, she stepped into  Mystic Gems by Bensani and saw so many nostalgic items that reminded her of growing up.  I pointed out to Mom Violy that she had a similar crystal tree decoration at home. She said it was forty years old and already dirty. The saleslady explained it could be cleaned easily with soap and water. Carmina decided to take Mom Violy home and bring the crystal tree decoration with her. Mom Violy questioned why she was taking it, and I said I would clean it and return it.  I noticed Mom Violy had placed planting seeds inside the decoration, for reasons I didn’t understand. Before cleaning it, I checked online to see what was needed, knowing its value. I placed a towel underneath, prepared a plastic container with dishwas...

Carmina's Tips for Baguio Night Market


Night Market starts at 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM. There is no charge upon your arrival although you may see a long line. Make sure you wear a face mask at all times. It is just based on your own if you want too or not.

Just say you're going to line up for an opening of a concert this is how the world looks going to the Baguio Night Market off from Harrisson Road near Burham Park.

If you don't mind shopping and wearing secondhand clothing night market is for you. They also provide brand new clothing from jacket, hoodies, shirts, pants and any type of clothes you can think of just make sure bring cash with you.

It is easier if you bring eco bags with you since every stall will just place it inside a plastic bag without any handles. 

It was Carmina's first time to go the Night Market in Baguio City. Lots of tourist trying to get a good deal without knowing people are looking at each other and following you. Make sure you hold on to your personal goods. We never know who these people are who want to grab and get your personal belongings.

Mary Ann and Weng was able to buy their personal jackets for themselves.

Carmina just tagged along with them.


TIPS:

  1. Wear a jacket depending on the time of month you've decided to visit Baguio City.
  2. Wear comfortable shoes.
  3. Use a Cross-body bag to make sure you can hold on to your belongings.
  4. Bring an eco-bag for your shopping easy to hold with you.
  5. Bring cash with you they don't accept credit cards or ATM.

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