As we travel up an down the mountains in Northern Luzon we have such beautiful vistas. This is a picture Sister Perkins took as we were heading up to Baguio on Kennon Road. There are a multiplicity of Bridges crossing over the river as the road switches sides often. This reminds us of the Canyons in Utah, but with much more foilage and tropical plants
This is two shots of the Baguio Area taken from the top of Mount Santo Thomas which is about 7400 feet above sea level. You are looking down at Baguio City which sits on the tops of the mountains. In the distance you can see many of the mountains of Luzon. The bottom of the picture in terraces are vegetable farms. The Philippino's plant any piece of land possible. The mountains are covered with small farms. In this area, and only this area are strawberry farms. It is too hot in the lowlands to grow many vegetables and some fruits.
This is a shot from the road going up to the top of Santo Thomas. You can see the houses in the outskirts of Baguio.
Baguio has one airport that is built between two mountains. There is no commercial air service into and out of the city. The big problem is that clouds move in constantly so the visability is not conducive to flying planes on a regular schedule. So most people get up and down from Baguio by Jeepney, Bus, or car. You can see the end of the runway is a drop off down the mountain so there is no room for error in takeoff or landing. You get one shot.
You can see why we enjoy being here in Baguio. The climate is like the Northwest with cool nights, warm days, and rain off and on until the raining season when it rains, showers, and pours almost everyday. The people make all the difference for any inconvenience or weather. It is a joy to be here and associate with such wonderful people, members of the church, and the great young men and women who serve the Lord Jesus Christ.
