At Mines View Park. We've been here last year but dad had to see it, even for just a while. From the observation deck of the park a breathtaking panoramic view of Benguet's gold and copper mines and the surrounding mountains unfolds before you. (cityofpines.com)
The majestic and palatial Mansion House was built in 1908 as the official summer residence for the U.S. Governors-Generals. It was badly damaged during the Second World War and was rebuilt in 1947. Since then, it has served as the holiday home and working office for each President of the Philippines during his or her visits to Baguio. (Wikipedia) We could only take a photo from far away because tourists are no longer allowed near the mansion. Too bad.
The gates of the Mansion. The elaborate main gate, made of ornate ironwork, is said to be a replica of one of the main gates at Buckingham Palace, London. (Wikipedia)
Wright Park, which is located at the eastern part of the city and fronting the main gate of the Mansion, is one of the many scenic parks in Baguio City. Its main features are a shallow elongated rectangular body of water known as the "Pool of Pines" and the park circle which is on one end of the park. (cityofpines.com) By this time, the sky was really overcast and it started to drizzle.
And then the skies opened and the rain fell. We tried to wait for it to stop but it seemed like it didn't want to let up so we decided to call it a day and hailed a taxi so we could get out of the rain.
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