A lot of super in Baguio

By Al S. Mendoza

I BROUGHT my family up to Baguio on New Year’s Day.  That has been a ritual for years now.  So, from January 1 to January 4, we were at the Baguio Country Club.

       I must say the Baguio Country Club remains super as always.

       Super in facilities.

       Super in service.

       Super in everything.

       It’s a world-class vacation destination. The Philippines, if not our government, must take pride in having such a wonderful place for everyone to stay in the so-called City of Pines.

       No wonder many foreigners always look for it when they go up to Baguio.  They simply love to stay there, what with the priceless ambience provided eternally by the verandah when you take either your breakfast or lunch there—not to mention having a dinner there by candlelight.  Ah, simply so romantic it draws out the romantic juices in you again.

       The Japanese restaurant there, wow, it’s also an experience that one can boast of anywhere in the world.

       Even our balikbayans adore staying at the Baguio Country Club.  I’ve seen a lot whining and teeth-gritting from our balikbayans once they fail to book a room during the holidays.

       A big credit for the great standing of the Baguio Country Club, which can put many of Manila’s vaunted world-class hotels to shame, goes to Anthony de Leon, the super-energetic general manager.

       Here’s one guy who will go out of his way to make your stay not only memorable at the BCC but superbly fulfilling as well.  Why, the “welcome punch” alone once you enter your room, if not your cottage, is a real knockout: a vintage bottle of Italian wine, cheese, chestnuts, crackers and grapes! 

       Surely, the frayed nerves, the tired soul from the trek up to the sky, are immediately soothed and mended with the first sip, followed quickly by a generous bite of cheese! Umm.

       I must also make special mention of Rico Agcaoili, the tireless president of the Baguio Country Club.  Without his hands-on leadership, the BCC will not be as superb as it has been known for all these years.

       When I meet the duo, I’ll salute them.

       In the meantime, may I request the two gentlemen to take a bow, please?

       But of course, when you are in Baguio, it’s a crime if you don’t go take one meal at Rose Bowl, that vintage restaurant that sits right beside Burnham Park.

       As the Americans say, “You haven’t been to New York if you haven’t been to Macy’s.”

       Macy’s, of course, is that giant mall right in the heart of New York City.

       Thus, in the same breadth, while in the summer capital of the Philippines it would be apt to say: “You haven’t been to Baguio if you haven’t been to Rose Bowl.”

       The chop suey there, ah, nothing compares with it.

       The fried chicken there, the sea food pancit canton there, ah, nothing compares with them.

       Happy New Year once more!

(For past columns, click http://sundaypunch.prepys.com/archives/category/opinion/general-admission/)

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