Yo!
Good day to all! Baguio City was designed for 25 thousand people only. Seriously that was the plan of the Americans who occupied this city years ago. Currently Baguio has 250 thousand residents, well not all are from here, there are lots of students from other places coming to Baguio to study.
You cant blame them since Saint Louis University is here, and its one of the best Universities in our country. I am not saying that because i graduated from there but trust me on this one.
But right now for Panagbenga...we do have double. Yep, as always during these days Baguio has 500 thousand people. So can you imagine how crowded it is up here? All hotels, motels, transient houses are fully booked and some even choosing to camp out. Well the latter good luck to you people because its too cold ahahaha.
Years ago the parades were scheduled in the afternoon but after one Panagbenga where it rained everything changed. I remember that certain festival, even if it was raining hard the parade went through. Even if the coordinators were telling the participants to stop and take shelter...oh no the Baguio peeps decided to continue with the show to entertain the tourists.
Majority of the contestants were children, oh yeah elementary children. Under the rain they strutted, danced and just kept performing. After the parade lots of them got really sick but you have to give them credit. Para sa ikakasaya ng masa sabi nila.
So after that coordinators decided to reschedule and now we do have the parades in the morning. That is why as early as 5 in the morning, Session Road is already crowded, literally. Oh and you cant just squeeze yourself, youre going to get hell ahahaha. Seriously, no one wants to move once they have a good spot. If you stand youre going to get bashed and picked on so better sit down so everyone can watch the parade.
My all time favorite participants...the PMA band! But they are already in the hall of fame but still they participate each year to entertain the crowd. Its best if you watch them at the Athletic bowl...Melvin Jones this year i think. The PMA band will never disappoint i tell you.
As for the floats...Baguio Country Club is already in the hall of fame, because they make really good floats!!! This year i dont know who is going to slug it out, it might be SM.
Funny fact, when we peeps here the parade of floats...we always imagine that giant swan ahahaha. Silver swan soy sauce ahahaha and their catch is alway Angelica Panganiban. I dont know if they still participate but years before they were always there.
Country Club Floats will still be the best...i cant forget their paradise float...geez it even had a waterfall!
Anyway stop talking about the parades. For some who get irritated with the crowd you can opt to go somewhere else. We do have resorts here by the way ahahaha. Try Asin Hot Springs. Yes they have hot water pools.
If you want you tons of waterfalls then proceed to Kennon road area. There are lots of them there. If you want some extreme adventure then proceed to Marcos highway, Tuba area i think and you will be treated to an eco park of sorts and some more surprises.
Try trecking to the top of the radars. Mount Sto Tomas is always a treat. If youre too lazy to treck dont worry there is a winding road to the top. If you want a little adventure then you can opt to go vertical ahahaha. Its not a difficult climb, its just alright but once youre on top the view is magnificent. Just dont say its still Baguio or else the people there would get mad ahahaha. Its a good photo op by the way and if you decide to be more adventurous, from the radars hike some more and you will end up at Kennon area and for sure youre going to see lots of waterfalls.
Now, if you really want to experience being above the clouds, hike to Mount Pulag. Oh boy youre going to get a major treat because that is one of the highest peaks in our country. Its too cold up there so dress up and never forget your camera trust me.
Forget about the popular scenic spots of Baguio. You can always come back for them. I would suggest opting for the less known because usually when other people see your photos they would be more amazed and be asking "Saan yan?!!!" ahahaha.
Anyway i just suggest you avoid the crowds if you want to have fun.
Hot coffee...channel 12 on TV showing Sessionroad now...yup too many people already. its only 7AM and parade starts in an hour.
Ciao!
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