alone time...

They already head home, my newly found friends in MVC, and now I'm braving myself to spend the night alone with empty rooms. I almost chickened out earlier because of all their ghost stories. I did mention that a couple of us can see / feel things unusual right? And the fright started again once we're back and while they're packing their things. Er.. truly I am not a fan of scary stories. And since they reassured me that I am safe and nothing would harm me I stand by with my plan on staying until tomorrow but instead of going out alone to dine and explore some more I changed into my jammies and called for pizza delivery. =D

I called Yellow Cab and ordered chicken barbecue pizza and chicken wings. I shared the pizza with Ate Belinda and her family then locked myself back into my room. Thank goodness Pagz, Kenn and Kurtie started chatting me in Facebook so I have distractions. Add to that my blasting music, I slowly felt sleepy and slipped into oblivion..

Post outreach event (day after)

Starting the day right with breakfast!

We then start exploring Baguio as early as we can. We did try you know. Stepping outside.. Mr. Sunshine is already in tow looking like we're going to have fun even before we started the tour-thing.

Our first stop was in Tam-Awan Village. This looked more different from when I visited it over the past year or so. Changes might be brought by the not so nice weather before. =( But the flowers and greens were still intact and looking pretty as ever before. Entrance fee now was around 50 pesos without the guide. I do believe children's entrance fee is cheaper not sure how much though, I wasn't able to check it out.

 Fertility statue touched by Marisue. Yes, she would like to have another baby after her son. We're praying with her now.

Mirrored path and lots of mirrors by the trees. I'm sorry it slipped my mind to ask what it was for.

Mossy is posing for one with all the reds. He loves red A LOT!

And few of the lovely flowers.

I caught our guide is posing.... on the way to the other side! or I did not caught him? In fact, he posed for my camera and I did not fool anybody. toink!

Walking around some more and checking out the huts where the natives used to live. Actually, it can be rented by tourists. It has an available rates if you'd like to experience it yourself. It looks safe to me, it's just that I am not cut out for that sort. And the city girl reigns! ugh!

And our last stop in Tam-awan Village was a short dance show by the Igorot people and a mini photo ops with our guide who was also one of those who performed the traditional Igorot dance few minutes before.

blurry snapshot of the dance

 Gwiyomi pose! lol

We spent most of the morning in Tam-awan and now we're heading to Mines View Park for... hmm.. some view and some food too. Food again! lol

spotted! grilled corn for snack 

Mine View Park.. we covered the view. 

After agreeing to skip lunch, I'm not sure why we're on our way to Star Café for more food after a little bit of shopping in Baguio's famous Good Shepherd. Star Café is a Chinese restaurant located in one of the busiest roads of Baguio, Session road. After eating, I can't really blame the loyal customers of the restaurant.

Lumpiang Shanghai, pancit and rice.. solve!

Full from another meal, we walked our way to the public market nearby to shop for a cheaper version of strawberry preserves, peanut brittle and the likes.

Mer also bought some vegetables and look at what I found introduced by Mer.

Fresh pinipig for snack. This was being sold by an elderly woman along with varieties of sticky rice concoctions. She even added some more to my purchase for free because she said I am pretty. Really, I love grannies! =D

After everybody's settled, we're on our way to eat again, merienda this time. Hot chocolate for a cloudy day, just perfect.

If you are not looking properly, you might really miss it! The place was lovely surrounded by all the greens and sorts of flowers. Choco-laté de Batirol is a must visit place in Baguio I must say. Hot chocolate is always a must on a cozy and cold weather. And with a serene place like this one, you can truly relax while feeding yourself with some traditional sweet treats.

bibingka, suman, turon 

 Mossy is so cute here posing with the food. It was a candid shot. I intended to take pictures of the food but instead I caught Mossy making this snobby face. =P

Raziel, I, Jing and our official Photographer, Beedee Oh

We did some cam-whoring around the café since we'll be going back to Hale Opua for them to pack their things and head back to Manila. I am staying until Sunday, ALONE which worries the parents a loooot. *stubborn me*

i love this scene ♥

 Caught in action! 

Onin doing the pose

Onin and Raziel

And then some of our decent photos together. Thanks Bee dee!!

MVC - bonding night

After a whole day of rough roads, long drives, trekking.. time for some "me" time for us. I enjoyed the company of the kids earlier regardless of the strained atmosphere between the two groups but somehow I am longing for some hot shower.

Arriving in Hale Opua we excitedly hurried to our room. The place feels like home since it is really a house with a couple of rooms for rent. I like that it feels so homey and in addition to that Ate Belinda, the caretaker, were really nice with the kid Justine it feels like I'll enjoy my short time here.

We lined up to take turns in the shower before we head out for supper. Merf was talking about this place Ketchup Food Community that people raves about back in the city, so we opted to try it out for tonight.

We arrived in the food place just in time for supper and the place was pooling of people and every restaurant in the lot was full. =( Well, I asked them to spot the other restaurant and that it's alright for me to wait up in Canto for our table while they made the rounds and check out the other restaurants. Luckily, one of the tables were almost available. Yey! Ribs for tonight and live music. The place was celebrating it's anniversary and we're a lucky bunch to be there.

The place is busy-buzzing and space were so limited. It was not a cheap dining place but servings was so worth the price! The place is cozy and comfortable not so strained with formalities. It was buzzing with friendly faces and happy customers so I conclude it was indeed a great place to dine.

best seller

artist relative of the owner.. sorry, i forgot the name

an awesome girl!! I like her!
song writer / artist who does her gigs in Katips at night and a pre-school teacher by day

 After having a fill of our food, we headed to Starbucks in Camp John Hay since Mossy sworn and checked-in in Facebook there.

They are a happy bunch indeed!! I am happy I'm stuck with them until tomorrow.

Onin, I, Mer, Merf, Kai, Juvy, Jing, Mossy, Marisue, Raziel

Finally! they got my name right. ^_^

Our little tattle-telling ended at around midnight. With no ride home, it was quite an experience and a struggle. It was drizzling outside and we need to be home for tomorrow's whole day exploring. We walked a bit and hailed every cab that crosses our path. I together with Beedee and Jing were among the last one left. And they can see supernatural things, you know.. stuff like ghosts, etc. And I'm trying not to freak out! Anyhow, we were able to find a cab after a while of walking in the not-so-lighted-roads. It was an unpleasant cab ride because of the rude driver and all his "I don't know the way", who is he fooling??? eh? Thank goodness we were in group and finally we arrived in Hale Opua after almost an hour.

To sum it up, the day was incredible and I have newly found friends.. Bonne nuit! ♥