Baguio ”The City of Pines” – Reflections
- A view of the Benguet Mountain Range at Mines View Park
Baguio City known as the “City of Pines,” was built on the mountains of Benguet Province in Northern Luzon. Much of its infrastructure was developed by the Americans during their colonization of the Philippines from 1898 to 1946.
The city is close to my heart because my family and I lived here for some years when I was younger before we moved to the low lands. A few years ago I took a trip back to this beautiful, mountain city to connect with my roots, immerse in nature, and get sort personal documents sorted.
- Statue of an Igorot huntsman
The Botanical Garden is the perfect place to replenish you spirits and take a break from the hustle and bustle of downtown Baguio. Located along Leonard Wood Road, visitors can easily find a quiet spot among its well manicured corners to meditate and do some some soul searching.
It’s always amusing to walk through souvenir shops even if shopping is not on your agenda. At souvenir shops you can learn much about the local culture and heritage of a place.
Something interesting for the ladies.
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