Unplanned Trip To Baguio City Last Saturday
By arbie bee
@brokenbee (11090)
Philippines
March 18, 2016 10:19am CST
Last Saturday, I had no plans of going to Baguio but because of the unannounced power interruption at 6 in the morning, I had to go there.
I went there not to enjoy or relax but to work. I think I have mentioned before that I am working online and I can bring with me my work, wherever there is electricity and internet connection.
But why did I choose Baguio even if it is a bit far from my place? Well, it's the same as other people's reason in going there. It's the cold weather. I don't think I can stay long in a hot internet cafe during a hot season like this. And other reasons were, I didn't know if it's the entire province that had blackout and how long it will be.
I was expecting work to be loaded that morning and yes, it was loaded at around 7 a.m.. I had just boarded the bus at that time. It's good I was able to catch up and the internet cafe where I rented a PC is near the bus terminal because it is located in Session Road.
I thought of staying there up to 7 in the evening but I still had to travel back to my hometown so I decided to leave the shop before 5 in the afternoon.
Have you gone to an internet cafe to post or interact here at myLot?
I also used to do that when I was at the B site, but I just read articles of my B'r friends.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
18 Mar 16
Yes, I did enjoy the experience. Haha! No, not a coffee shop. I can't bring my laptop and work there.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
18 Mar 16
@MGjhaud awwww the battery of my laptop cannot be charged anymore. Hahaha I am not sure if they allow customers to plug their devices at their premises. And one more thing is that, I am not that comfortable going to coffee shops.
@cherriefic (10400)
• Philippines
29 Mar 16
@brokenbee Yup. It was awesome to spend the Holy week in a colder place.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
29 Mar 16
@cherriefic Yes, that is true. I would love to stay there too even just for a day. Hmmmm
@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
20 Mar 16
Yes, it is a nice place. If given the chance, I am going to live there again. Hihi
@Yar_Joey (3271)
• Philippines
20 Mar 16
@brokenbee that is in Bubblews but no longer here, correct?
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
19 Mar 16
Hihihi!
But I was a bit scared before if I login at an internet cafe because of IP conflict. Hmmmm
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
20 Mar 16
wow! that is your advantage from us, hija, because you can just jump on a bus and go to Baguio City when you have no electricity.But isn't that expensive? how much do you spend when you go up, hija?
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
31 Mar 16
@brokenbee oh wow, enjoy while you still save money
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
20 Mar 16
Ahahaha yes Ate, it's quite expensive. The fare is 4x the fare if I just go to the city.
But the rent at the city is P30 per hour, and if I rented for 8 hours, that will amount to P240. I just spent P100 In Baguio for 8 hours.
In effect, I had saved P30. Hihihi
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
31 Mar 16
@rakski yes, aside from the savings, I also earned something more, instead of just staying at home and waiting for the electricity to be restored.
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@rina110383 (24495)
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18 Mar 16
No. I don't use public internet or wifi for security reasons.
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@Yar_Joey (3271)
• Philippines
20 Mar 16
@brokenbee as long as you log out when you leave the shop.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
19 Mar 16
oh yeah. It is risky to use public internet.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
20 Mar 16
@Yar_Joey I was in incognito mode when I browsed so that I no longer need to clear those cache and cookies before leaving. And yes, I logged out too.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
20 Mar 16
Yes, it is nice to live there. Aside from the weather, I also love those fresh Baguio veggies which are so affordable there.
@Letranknight2015 (51532)
• Philippines
31 Mar 16
When the internet was disconnected, I am often go to internet shops and do mylot but not long because the rates were high back then. But I went to the same shop the other day and the rates are super low now.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
31 Mar 16
Yes, the prices are now lower than before. I am going to Baguio once again if we don't have electricity and internet, but I also have to make sure that I have lots of online work to do.
@yalul070 (1713)
• Manila, Philippines
21 Mar 16
well i hope you enjoyed baguio after your work was done. it would be a shame not to. no i never took the hassle of going to an internet shop just to log on to mylot, because whenever there was no connection, i took that as a sign from God for me to rest.
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@yalul070 (1713)
• Manila, Philippines
22 Mar 16
@brokenbee that should be your reward for a job well-done, too!
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
21 Mar 16
Yup, after working, I also strolled around the city and went to the mall and bought what my parents asked me to buy and then went home. It was all worth it.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
18 Mar 16
Hmmmm yes, I am also more comfortable writing and interacting at home...
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
31 Mar 16
@brokenbee oh okay. it is still 60km. How I wish I live also near Baguio, lol
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
31 Mar 16
@rakski Yes, it's fun to live near Baguio because anytime I want, I can go there. Hihihi But it would be more fun if I will stay there. Hihi
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
31 Mar 16
Around 60 kilometers if I am not mistaken. Hihihi It is near if it's not for those winding roads. LOL
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
18 Mar 16
That seems like a long day for you, but necessary I guess. I have never had to use an internet café before, although I see others doing that. Many people use the library also. I have a friend who goes to her local library a couple times a week, because she doesn't have an internet connection at home.
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You might also be interested in a link I have to relief work being done in the Philippines following typhoon Haiyan.
/en/jehovahs-witnesses/activities/help-community/video-philippines-typhoon-haiyan-survivors
Gandang Buhay
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
19 Mar 16
Yes, it was really necessary. It was all worth it. =)
Thanks for the link.
@Yar_Joey (3271)
• Philippines
21 Mar 16
@brokenbee I want to go there with my love one as well. thanks!
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
20 Mar 16
Oh, okay. Maybe you can plan to go there some other time.
I might go there again after Holy Week.
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@twentysix76 (674)
• Quezon City, Philippines
19 Mar 16
Have done it renting to an internet cafe for my lot and other online earning site. Wow Baguio, never been there ..
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
19 Mar 16
Really? Hmmm Maybe you can plan to go there this summer season. =)
