I haven't seen Baguio for the past 13 years. I got the chance to visit the country's summer capital as my cousin is getting married tomorrow at Our Lady of Lourdes Church with myself standing as Best Man ( a first for me!) and my Mom as one of the couple's principal sponsors.
I have spent my teen summer years in Baguio when my brother, maternal grandmother and I would visit and spend a whole month at my Aunt's place. Her apartment then (which we call the White House) is just across St. Louis Hospital and University where she works as a gastro enterologist and is a professor at the University.
I recall I never experienced Manila heat from 1977 till 1980 and often times enjoy the sweet pine scent along Session Road.
But when we got here around 6 hours ago, I can't sniff a hint of pine and the weather, though rainy, isn't as cool as before. Traces of global warming I guess.
But what makes this trip memorable isn't really seeing Baguio again. It is significant because I'm spending time with family which we have not done for a very long time.
Tomorrow's wedding makes me tense though. I have never stood as a best man for anyone and I really do not know what I should be doing. I asked my cousin (who is also my godson) and he only said, "It's going to be worry free, Kuya Perry." I just wish I won't be put on the spot....speech, garter and all.
Can't wait to have my Grande Drip with Splenda at Starbucks Camp John Hay. :-)
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I agree. Baguio isn't the same anymore.
Try eating at Zola's. Nice place to hangout. :)
walang pasalubong? hehe
@N
Please refer to his August 28th post..
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@ jm - thanks for visiting. do peak at my blog albeit my sparse entries :-)
yeah, Baguio looks so different. and it isn't as cold as before during the late 70s.
didn't get a chance to go around, twas a quick trip with family.
@ white - didn't get any chance of roaming the streets during my 48 hour stay. probably next trio, hopefully soon.
@ a louie - yeah! very true....and it's really humbling.
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