Happy times

We took a day trip to Lipa today to attend the inauguration of the old folks home in Lipa.
On our way back to Manila and during the light nap I took at home this afternoon, I started reminiscing about Baguio.
Don't you love this nice weather we have right now? I love hiding under the sheets and just going back in time in my mind.
We were very small when my dad took us to the hotel he and his group had just opened. Back then it was called the Terraces Plaza, before the Hyatt acquired it and was called the Hyatt Terraces Baguio.



I'm not here to talk about the earthquake and bad times, only happy times and memories.
I'm lucky to have found these pics on Facebook, where a group of former employees have formed a group.
That's my dad in the middle of staff on their 5th anniversary at the Hyatt.



Kaili Coffee Shop is where we enjoyed Southern Fried Chicken in a basket and Spaghetti Mama Leone.
Do you remember what you ordered?
I loved sitting on those tall chairs, it felt like I won a prize.



This place gets really packed between Christmas and New Year and on Holy Week.



We used to love going up and down the first glass elevator we ever saw.



I wonder how they managed those plants.



During the holidays, there was this grand display at the reception/lobby.
I still dream about it sometimes.



These escalators were automatic. They would go on when you stepped on them.
My little brother caused a lot of chaos on them.



There was the Fireplace



The Gold Mine (aka Crystal Cave) was the first disco I was allowed to go to at the age of 12.
I even remember my baduy disco outfit—with lights!



I was too young, however, to sit in here



Other photos with my dad. Mr. Payumo was really an awesome architect.



All this got me thinking how old was my dad when he accomplished this much.
I calculated he was younger than my age now. It got me thinking about starting Baguio memories with my own kids now.
I should be planning a trip there soon.



If you have pictures of the Hyatt Terraces, please share them with me.