Travel to Baguio to see the many faces at Sam's Rock Garden

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When you travel to Baguio, it is not just for the views and the feels.  It is about finding love or losing love.  It's not all about food but it's also about art.  Where to go in Baguio?  Why not consider Sam's Rock Garden.

Baguio City is known for many things and has gained a lot of names like The Summer Capital of the Philippines, City of Pines and most recently becoming a member of UNESCO's Creative Cities.  The city is already known as a hub of artists from visual arts to performing arts.  There are different museums and artist villages where you can see the creativity of artists.  Different parks and gardens have opened its doors to local and tourists alike showcasing the craft and artistry of the city.

One of these parks is Sam's Agritourism Park and I like to refer to it as rock garden for that is literally where the park is built upon - on top of rocks.

This is the second part of my post about this place.  You can read the first part here:  Sam's Agritourism Park.

But first, let's take a break.  It's good that they have a refreshment area for it can get warm and hot there even though you are in the midst of plants.

Cheers to you, Dragon. You needed something to cool you off. Here’s a halo-halo for you.
Cheers to you, Dragon.  You needed something to cool you off.  Here's a halo-halo for you.

And to the mermaid as well.
And to the mermaid as well.

After roaming around for some 20 minutes or so, it was time for a break. By this time, there were more tourists coming in.  Some are local I think.

The park is lush with flowers and different plants but we didn't notice them that much for we are focused on the sculptures that were so blended well with the rocks there.

Almost everything is in plain sight like this mermaid.

A mermaid basking in the sun in all its glory.
A mermaid basking in the sun in all its glory.

These cute little things across the mermaid watch in distress it seems.
These cute little things across the mermaid watch in distress it seems.

Crazy-looking monkey.
Crazy-looking monkey.

This wooden guy stands beside the monkey. The expression on its face is hard to discern.
This wooden guy stands beside the monkey.  The expression on its face is hard to discern.

We have covered half of the area and what things can be seen there by the time we had a break.  We thought we have covered almost everything but when we started checking things again, we found out there were a lot more to be seen.

Here are the rest of the faces you can see in Sam's.

I like this one. This is another shot of where you exit when you follow a very narrow path past the welcoming roaring bear. I honestly had my doubts that I won’t fit but I’m glad that I did.
I like this one.  This is another shot of where you exit when you follow a very narrow path past the welcoming roaring bear.  I honestly had my doubts that I won't fit but I'm glad that I did.

This reminds me of a troll.
This reminds me of a troll.

If my guess is right, these are Lapu-Lapu (l) and Magellan (r).
If my guess is right, these are Lapu-Lapu (l) and Magellan (r).

I like what they did with this one.  I thought at first it was just a hut shaped like a mushroom with chairs around it.  However, as I approached it, I can see that there is painting on its ceiling.

Instantly the song Vincent by Josh Groban played in my mind.  Looking at the photo I took, I should have angled it better so that the pole supporting the roof would blend in better to the painting.  I think one can do that given the right angle.

This frog is well hidden that if you walked quickly past it you will surely not notice. It’s under the shade below a path. I wouldn’t have noticed it if it wasn’t of its striking colors.
This frog is well hidden that if you walked quickly past it you will surely not notice.  It's under the shade below a path.  I wouldn't have noticed it if it wasn't of its striking colors.

I’m curious as to why an old TV was placed there. When you look at the rocks, there are so many faces and figures that can be formed. The more you look, the more you’ll see. Just let your eyes and your mind relax. Maybe the TV is connected with those.
I'm curious as to why an old TV was placed there.  When you look at the rocks, there are so many faces and figures that can be formed.  The more you look, the more you'll see.  Just let your eyes and your mind relax.  Maybe the TV is connected with those.

Aside from the frog and dragon, there are also other animals and insects that you can see.  You just have to look really carefully for some can easily be missed.  You have to look up and down, left and right and behind you else you must have missed something.

At first I thought this was a rat or a mouse. As I was posting this, it looks like a hedgehog.
At first I thought this was a rat or a mouse.  As I was posting this, it looks like a hedgehog.

We thought that was the end of it but then we saw a sign that says Mother Nature and a narrow path leading somewhere.  So we got curious and followed that.  Glad that we did for we saw more.

This was behind those carvings above. It looks like part of a ruin.
This was behind those carvings above.  It looks like part of a ruin.

There were more plants in this area.  I like what they did here.  It feels like a part of an old civilization - the carvings, the path and that little wall above.

We saw those shrooms and another ongoing project on our way to the exit.

I am sure that I have missed a lot more. It's going to be interesting going back after a few months and see what else Sam has to offer.  I have seen at least two or three ongoing projects there.  It would also be nice to spend a sunset there for there's a part where you can have an unobstructed view of South China Sea.

Leaving you now with this happy lion and the view you can see if you go behind it.

So pack up your bags and travel to Baguio to see these things for yourself.  Travel to Baguio now and fall in love with these creative creations.

Sam's Agritourism Park is located along Km 5 Asin Road, Baguio City.  It's just at the outskirts of the city.  If you are tired from the congestion in the city, then come to Sam's.  It's another reason to travel to Baguio.


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Medyo nagulat ako pagkascroll ko kay wooden guy haha.. Parang nanakot siya ahh hehe. Ang ganda naman sa Baguio 🥺✨

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Luh ang bilis hehe nakapagcomment ka agad.

Oo din ang creepy na ewan na di mawari ang expression nun wooden guy haha!

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Natawa naman ako sa dragon at halo-halo. 🤣... sobrang naiinitan na yata sya. 😁

Grabe Baguio... napaka dreamy mo.

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Lol! Oo nga e. Pinagpawisan ako sa araw na yan kasi mejo mainit tas biglang kulimlim hehe.

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Yung dragon ka na bumubuga ng apoy pero naiinitan ka 🤣🤣🤣... sobrang init talaga sa panahon ngaun. naiinitan ka nyan sa baguio. Lalo na sa place namin. Para kaming nasa oven 😅😅😅

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Oo din sobrang init pag pumpunta kami ng lowlands. Ibang klaseng init nakakadrain hehe.

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What a special place, so much to see! Thanks for sharing.

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Indeed. We just went with my niblings today and it's like going there for the first time :)

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These are so nice!
I guess next time I go to Baguio, I'll make sure to stop by this place.

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I hope you do. It's worth the trip :)

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Lista manen atoy, lol! Nagmayat man adu ti gardens and touristic places en. Beautiful shots as always.

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Wen garud at least ada sabali nga mapanan.

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More of it, how cool to see these artworks in this park. Stunning. And so many @leeart 😎🤩
Congratulations for the feature in the travel digest 🥳🥳🎉🎉

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The wall where you can climb have these handles that were painted as well. Those I haven't completely photographed but these are just a few :D

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I did see a little bit of it. That is just soooo great. They utilised everything to make more art.
Thanks for sharing more. It’s wonderful to see.
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Ang artistic mga taga Baguio talaga. Bte, sayo ba yung site na travelfeed?

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Parang ibang front end ng hive ang travelfeed :) Mejo di ko gusto ang ayos ng blogs pag sa travelfeed mismo i-view un blog hehe.

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Naexplore ko na nga.. Gawan ko article 🤣..
Nga pla yung rewards dun sa smiles, separate lang aside sa mkukuha sa hive post?

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Di ko man naintidihan haha! So based pa rin sa hive or steem ganun?

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Ayun. So wala reward sa travelfeed itself..yung dito parin

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Ah haha! Dito na lang magpost kung ganun.

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