Saturday, July 10, 2010

Trip: Bato Springs, Laguna

We just agreed to visit this place for the sole purpose of checking it out. We never bothered to check online about visitors’ reviews and such. The only item we checked about Bato Springs was its’ location. And boy, are we surprised when we finally took a plunge into the springs!

Springs in Laguna, as most Filipinos would know, are hot. You know, those types where we learned during science classes that there’s sulfur underneath that boils the water and is believed to bring therapeutic effects. Bato Springs has all the promises a “spring” would usually offer. The only difference was that the water’s extremely cold! I saw a group of people leave bottle of sodas in the spring and after half an hour or so, they have ice cold drinks.

Don’t get me wrong though. It’s a change and CHALLENGE for people like me who love hot springs and allergic to self-inflicted pain. “Bato Springs” gave me the relaxation I need and definitely, after cold water mixes with cold air, anyone would feel rejuvenated!

Monday, March 1, 2010

Trip: Baguio’s Panagbenga Festival

After my long awaited vacation in the City of Pines, it's back to reality! The main reason why I invited people to go to Baguio was because of Panagbenga Festival. It's been ages since the last time I went to Baguio and I really want to experience the festivities first hand. I did experienced it alright, along with throngs and throngs of people but ignoring that, I really enjoyed my Panagbenga experience.

The first event we attended was the "Grand Street Parade" where various institutions in Baguio (mostly schools) participated in the parade. They performed some dances during the parade. Lucky for us we got there early and got front seat (street curb actually). The Korean and Japanese Baguio community also joined the parade.