La Trinidad's Strawberry Farm: Filled with Love

IT WAS ALREADY 8 o'clock in the morning when we headed to La Trinidad's Strawberry Farm. My third and last day in Baguio was one of the most memorable---it was filled with love. 

Love for someone you don't even know...

A woman approached me and offered a bag full of lettuce for only 50 php (it was so cheap!) Of course I gave in and told her that I will get one after picking strawberries. Before we part ways, she quickly uttered: "Salamat ganda, I love you! Mag-enjoy kayo sa pamimitas" (Thank you pretty, I love you! Enjoy picking strawberries). Of course that overwhelmed me (the compliment) so I replied: Salamat po! I love you din po! (Thank you! I love you too!) With that, I realized something... what if everyone of us has this kind of attitude? What if the words I LOVE YOU won't be exclusive for couples alone, but shall be used intensively by everybody? I guess we can have a better world---filled with love. I felt the sincerity of this woman as she touched my arms and hugged me after saying those words...and so I grabbed the opportunity to have a picture taken with her :)

A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN indeed...am referring to her, not me! :)

Love for the simple things...

I appreciated how simple things are inside the farm. Everything seems to be growing, working and living in the simplest way possible. I can't help but be awed on how wonderful life can be inside a very simple environment. The farmers need not have the grandest of things to be at peace here, because just by looking and taking care of their crops, they seem to be relieved with all the pain in a day's work. I, too, was uplifted just by looking at the sprouting vegetables and tall sunflowers ^_^.

BABY LETTUCE symbolizes new beginnings

THESE SUNFLOWERS stood tall and proud

Love for work...

Working in the field requires a lot of sacrifices and a long thread of patience. I saw how dedicated the farmers are in maintaining the quality of their crops, and how they patiently waited until the strawberries reach their maturity. It is not an easy task.  It only shows that even the work is so difficult and tiring, the fruit of every hardwork will always be sweet. 

Picking strawberries is quite difficult at first (though it wasn't my first time anymore), but as you move along the plots, you'll learn the technique in selecting and picking the best strawberries. 

READY for strawberry picking!

IT WAS HARDER than I thought (-_-)

I EVEN MANAGED to strike a pose after filling my basket half-full :)

If you want to escape your stressful daily routine, don't go to amusement parks or shopping malls, you'll only stress yourself more afterwards. Go for an out-of-town trip, seek a place close to nature---you'll find peace and serenity. 

La Trinidad's Strawberry Farm is a must-see for everyone. If you've been there once, or even a few times already, don't hesitate to visit the place again---because you'll experience a new thing each time you visit, for sure. 

It really feels good to be out of the city and live a simple life once in a while---it makes me feel more contented with life ^_^.

If you are planning to visit this place, just ride a cab from Baguio City; It's more or less a 30-minute drive, fare is at 100 - 130 php. Strawberry picking, on the other hand, can be enjoyed for only 400 php,  for single or group picking. 

I'm sorry if this post became a collection of my sentiments, but I hope you absorbed my good thoughts. I don't really travel just to take great photos, but to totally devote myself in collecting positive thoughts which I can bring home with me ^_^.


Will become a strawberry farmer in the future,