Tag Archives: Mountain Province

Picnic In the Woods

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

We found our spot, laid out the mats, set up the portable table and chairs, brought out the wine and some snacks, enjoying the open sky, the lovely weather and the great view. It was a day spent with good friends, … Continue reading →

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Bomod-ok Trek: Ten Things Before

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

Credits:  All materials used from JSprague’s Digi in Deep Lesson kit. A visit to Sagada is not complete without doing one or two of its more popular activities – trek to Bomod-ok falls, explore Sumaging cave or traverse to Lumiang.  … Continue reading →

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The Way to Bomod-ok

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

This looks like an ordinary rice plantation, zoom out a bit and it’s no longer so ordinary. Zoom out further and you will see why I love trekking to Bomod-ok falls, sometimes called the “big falls”. The falls can be … Continue reading →

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Sagada: Echo Valley, Hanging Coffins et al

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

When we passed this sign, my heart skipped a beat because in just another hour or so, I will be re-acquainted with my favorite town.  The town I want to retire in, I always say. When I need to de-stress, … Continue reading →

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A Museum of Art and Nature

Posted on August 10, 2010 by

A short ride from the Baguio City center along Km 6, Asin Road stands a modern white building that is BenCab’s Museum.  A 4-hectare project of the National Artist for Visual Arts, Benedicto Reyes Cabrera, more popularly known as BenCab. … Continue reading →

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WS# 2: Pine Cones

Posted on January 11, 2009 by

  Never fails to remind me of the mountains that I love so much.  Took this shot at Lemon Pie House in Sagada 2 weeks ago, the pine cones aptly displayed on the window casement.  Simple yet artistic eh? Credits:  JSprague frame

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A New Year Away from it All

Posted on January 10, 2009 by

Wish you stayed away from the noise and smoke of Manila during the New Year?  You did?  I did.  The clean, crisp air, cold weather, beautiful pine trees, delicious yoghurt of Sagada was enough to convince my friends to meet … Continue reading →

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Hello 2009!

Posted on January 4, 2009 by

How did you spend the extra-long break?  I spent it up in the mountains… two, in fact.  After Christmas, my family and I flew to Denpasar and spent 5 relaxing days in a wonderful resort in Ubud, Bali.  As soon … Continue reading →

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Batad

Posted on December 24, 2008 by

  Credits:  Alpha: Sharejoy- blue alpha puffy stickers; JSprague Festa Mini Kit – Orange Paper Banaue comes to mind when rice terraces are concerned.  True.  It is not famous for nothing.  And The Viewpoint, after weaving through a host of … Continue reading →

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