The first time I went to Baguio was in 2008 and I lost all the photos I took there with the group. Four years later, in the middle of a mild depression over life and work, I decided to go up the mountains again to try what they call ‘soul-searching’. I messaged a friend who lives there and was offered a space in their warm abode. This time around I got to know Baguio through a local and was able to stroll around feeling a little more confident than a typical tourist from the city.
Day 1: Breakfast and Stroll With Two Guys in Black
One of the best things I discovered was that there is a small movie house showing old local films located at the basement of an antiquated mansion called Hill Station. Unfortunately, they are not showing any movie over the weekend I was around so I took a photo of the schedule instead.
Opposite the wall where the movie schedule was posted is a mural. This painting is actually outside the Mt. Cloud bookshop. I was not able to take photos inside the bookstore but it was so interesting nonetheless. There is a corner where it showcases locally published comics by Baguio artists.
The engraved carpet on the Hill Station floor. “Why Not?”
Trying to be the girl on the mural.
Breakfast at the pizza place called Volante.
Wash away the sweat with a glass of cold organic lemon juice.
this seat is taken 
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