Family’s Baguio Holiday

          It has been days since the family came back from the three day  Baguio Holiday.  That's in celebration of our wedding anniversary  last Thursday, the 22nd of November. Yet, the joy of the trip lingers on.                                                  

          Baguio is still captivating despite the booming population. The chilly breeze of the city reminded me of the cold spring season of Sydney. The striking, colorful flowers that abound every street, park and nook brought me back to Canberra, the beckoning capital of Australia. The panoramic view outside our rented house was so enchanting.  More of its beauty showed off when darkness covered the night and city lights glitter the mountain slopes. It was awesome, but one had to endure the unbearable coldness of the evening mist outside the house to completely appreciate the view.                                     

        We visited some of the famous landmarks in the city including the Philippine Military Academy. It was the place we enjoyed the most. As it was a weekday, the cadets were everywhere. They saluted each and every car that passed their way, ours included. Of course they weren’t ignored! We absolutely enjoyed saluting them back. We had another companion that took pleasure in the PMA visit. It was our Shih Tzu dog, Potpot. He freely roamed around the campus but was always on the lookout for our presence. When he’d realize he was left behind, he’d run our way as fast as he can with his long ears and his silky long hair swaying to and fro.

           The two bedroom house we rented was fully furnished. It was clean and cozy. We definitely liked the place. However, we only used the stove and cook wares once. We ate out all the time.  It was our anniversary celebration after all. I kept my hands free from  pots and pans.  All we did was enjoy and savor our favorite foods of Chinese and Australian steaks from well known restaurants. That included eating the exotic Adobong palaka and Ginataang kuhol from the much advertised restaurant of Isdaan in Gerona, Tarlac on our way home.                           

           Summing it all up, It was indeed a wonderful holiday. Kudos to my beloved husband.  He made it possible for us, his family, experience  the simple  joys of life.   We are truly  blessed to have  him  in our  lives. I only pray he won't change and that we'll stay together as long as God allows us to. Happy Anniversary, Sweetheart!