Pampasira ng view

I'm back in Manila and I still think of Cafe Red Orange.  All about it is inspiring.  It really is. Except for him...

Another one.

And, another.

Obviously, not J. Bond's cup of tea. He enjoyed the food though. But so what!  I shall return in a few days.

*Pictures posted are with consent. Hahaha!

Sagada Orange. Red Orange.

Red. Orange.  Two colors I love.  But green, I love most.

First, I was introduced to Sagada's sweet and seedless oranges by Mom and Dad2 when they came for a visit in February.  Dad2  took care of peeling oranges while I quickly gobbled.  Spoiled!  Now, I am totally hooked on it. But wishing Dad2 is still here to continue peeling.

Sagada Oranges, definitely a must buy. 
Available at Baguio Market at P90/kilo (roughly 4 pieces).
 In Manila, Sagada Oranges are sold at P80 per piece. 

I'm on my 4th Baguio trip by the way. Weather is great!

A stroll along Session Road after buying Sagada Oranges.

Cool weather makes me sane.  But I enjoy this trip more because of Cafe Red Orange. 

Introduced by J. Bond's co-workers, we had dinner here. And, lunch too.  That's how it has been. I immediately return to places that fascinates me, to see and feel more.  And when I end with a burning urge to quickly return and a glowing sense of inspiration, I know I have fallen madly in love. Exactly how it all began with Sonya's Garden.  I was fascinated.  Then, inspired.  Reason why my bead works are now there.

And now, here's Red Orange.

Offering quite a wide array of dishes, my attention was not much on food.  I'm on a perennial diet mode, remember?!  Yet, I had tapa, J. Bond had beef belly, a shared pot of tea, and a relaxing view.

What actually fascinated me are these...

Dining amidst greens.

Homey feel.

Flora.

Fauna.

Colored seeds.  Exactly the same seeds I use to eliminate spicy scents.

Little things I love.

 

Play of prints.

Soon to be available in Sonya's Garden.  

But I'm dreaming right this moment that By Beaded Story's 2011 handpainted Flora necklaces be available in Cafe Red Orange too.  Off to meet the person behind this new fascination.  So inspired!

*Cafe Red Orange is located along South Drive. A few meters from Baguio Country Club.

My thoughts on BIKING

What stops me from biking.....

All these stuff.  Like what I said, I don't travel light.

Too hot! Too early!

Rubber shoes, sneakers, closed shoes, with socks. I boil!

J. Bond's task of loading and unloading the bikes.  I wait patiently, but talk to much.  *Hahaha!

Checking and re-checking each and every part to ensure safety.  Of course, MORE talking from my part. Somewhat like talking to air. J. Bond stays focused and on a mute mode.

Complicated gadgets to monitor, and creaking sounds that freak me out when gears are changed.

And, the time frame.

Me:  We bike for only 30 minutes, ok.

J. Bond:  I bet less than 30 minutes.  You take too much pictures.

But I did bike over the weekend. For weight's sake!

Saturday morning at Sta. Rosa.  45 minutes.

Sunday morning at Alabang Hills Village. 28 minutes.

And J. Bond's right.  I take too much photos. 

At Sta. Rosa.....

Fellow bikers.

Early morning football.

Then, the reward.  Window shopping!

At Alabang Hills.....

Tranquility.

The smell of grass.

Protected by shade.

The find that distracted then abruptly ended the biking, dried Kapok fruit.  

What I like about biking?.....I lost a half pound.  *Hahaha!  Therefore, I forced J. Bond to bike with me this coming weekend again. Whether he likes it or not!



What is this?

Would you know what this is?

From a distance, I thought what I saw was dried corn husk.  But not. 

Coming out of its "husk" looks, feels and smells like cotton.  I was intrigued by it.  So I picked it up, brought it home and placed it right beside some loot I snatched from other local trips.  Shells  and rocks from La Luz.  Dried wild grass from an empty lot near the Pharmacy. Petals from Baguio. And, a wooden bucket from Ilog Maria.

I am really wondering what this is.  All I know it fell from a tree.



When in Baguio...

For the 3 times I've recently been to Baguio, not only do I....

Nag J. Bond

Feel amazed with the sights along Kennon Road

Enjoy the cool weather

Eat unhealthily

Shop!

Rub elbows with MP

But, I do a bit of research and work as well.

My next goal for the Pharmacy, to grab a space such as this. 

There are 2 Generika branches within the commercial hub of Baguio, one along Session Road, and the 2nd, right behind the wet market.  I prefer the 2nd area.  Busy and filled with action.  A few meters away from this bag shop too. By the way, I thank Generika Baguio's franchise owner for accommodating my ambush "interview".  I must have caught you by surprise. More power to us!

Next week, I'll see you again Baguio =)



ALAGA KA sa GENERIKA

To my dear TEAM:

I know competition sucks.  Our originality is always put to a test.  And yes, copycats do exist  so as we learned last year, last month, last week, yesterday and just TODAY. A fact that exists in retail life.  But more than anything else, always remain true to yourself. You and I know who we are. What we stand for.  How we care. And, how we serve.  So be proud!!!

                                                                     Kudos... from "Mother Bhe"