After several years (around 4) I finally went back to Baguio. Unfortunately, my family was not with me. It would have been a better experience if my wife and my now two kids were with me. The last time we were there my daughter was just one year old and we met up with a good friend of mine and his family who are now based in Wellington.
Anyway, it was my first time to stay at the Baguio Country Club which in case you’re not aware of is already a hundred years old. It was inside Camp John Hay and was just near my favorite hotel – The Manor.
And since I was there on official business, I had only a couple of hours to spare and visit two of my favorite restaurants in Baguio. So, together with three officemates we had lunch at the Sizzling Plate near Legarda St. Nothing beats the Porterhouse steak in Sizzline Plate. Perfect for the cool weather in Baguio.
After devouring our huge serving of Porterhouse steak, time for coffee! And where else who you rather get your coffee fix but at the nearby Cafe by the Ruins.
After several years of not visiting the place, it was like coming home to Cafe by the Ruins that time. Sadly, something has changed. A new building is being constructed just beside the Cafe, blocking the soothing wind that use to greet you as you enjoy the aroma of Cafe by the Ruins house blend.
Then it was back to Manila again. Before I checked out BBC, I passed by the Raisin Bread Bakeshop which is just outside the lobby of the hotel to grab a couple of their famous raisin bread.
Overall, despite the few hours that I spent in Baguio, it was somehow worth it. Too bad I wasn’t able to visit our favorite Coffee Shop in SM Baguio. But promise we’ll be back before the year ends if not early next year.
