BAGUIO: Cemetery of Negativism at Camp John Hay: Is it Worth Seeing?

BAGUIO: Cemetery of Negativism at Camp John Hay: Is it Worth Seeing?

For the fans of the telenovela, "Forevermore", it's definitely worth seeing. Some of the scenes of this famous telenovela was shot in the Cemetery of Negativism. Below is a video of one of the scenes.

from lizasoberano.ph

(The scene at the Cemetery can be viewed at 2:00 -3:35 minutes of the video)

Aside from the fact that some of the scenes of the the telenovela, "Forevermore", was shot there, if you're at Camp John Hay, do pass by the Cemetery of Negativism. It's an enlightening experience. In fact, I never thought some of the negative thoughts "buried" there were really negative thoughts until I went there and visualized it. It's a thought-provoking journey going through that cemetery. At the same time, it will give you an opportunity to physically bury whatever negative thoughts you have and move on with life.

The sign at the entrance speaks a lot:

"NEGATIVISM is man's greatest self-imposed infliction, his most limiting factor, his heaviest burden.   

No more for here is buried the world's negativism for all time. but for you a stern reminder-- as you leave this hill, remember that the rest of your life be more positive.  

Have a good day -- treat today like it’s your last, though it’s the first day of the rest.”

There are 16 tombstones and 16 negative thoughts buried in the Cemetery: 

KANTOU NUTHIN WRIGHT :
“Born: Dec. 5, 1905, Died: June 14, 1903”

BOSS WON'T LETTUCE :
“A Great Idea: 22 May 1907, Hilted: 1 Sept 1905”

JUST KANT SHAKIT :
“Born: 5 Oct 1819, Died of Passivity 20 May 1516”

EYE FORGOT :
“Born Humbly, Died Sometime

A TRUELY MISERABLEDAY :
“Born 'n Gloom, Lives Without Bloom, Died In This Tomb”

WHY DIDENT I? :
“Born: ?????, Lived Wondering Why, Died For No Reason”

ETZ NOT POSSIBLE :
“Conceived 11 Nov 1905, Still Not Born”

 LETZ STUDY IT :
“Delayed Birth, Step Childhood, Never Reached Maturity”

UHAFTO OR ELSE :
“Born Of Intimidation, Lived In Resentment, Died Without Fame”

The other tombstones without a photo:

DOANNA SET A PRECEDENT : 

“His Passing Was That Of A Precedent”

KNOT A TEEMPLAER : 

“Born A Star, Lived A Meteor, Died In Flames”

IM N ONLY CHILE : 

“Born: March 27, 1908, Died: Before His Brother”

WONT B. USED : 

“Started December 10 1906, Abandoned December 14 1906”

KNOW DAM WAY : 

“Conceived New Year's Eve 1910, Didn't Work Out”

WILL NOT LAST : 

“Born 3 June 1906 And Didn't”

BLAME MI WILL YA : 

“Adopted 4 July 1911, Returned 5 July 1911”


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BAGUIO: Shalan di Kabadjo, Camp John Hay: Best Place to go Horseback-riding

BAGUIO: Shalan di Kabadjo, Camp John Hay:

Best Place to go Horseback-riding

Shalan di Kabadjo is located at Camp John Hay, beside LE MONET HOTEL. Since we're staying at Le Monet Hotel, it's very convenient to just book a ride for the kids and then continue resting inside the hotel. It's very convenient for those staying at Le Monet Hotel to go horseback-riding at Shalan di Kabadjo.

But even if you're not staying at Le Monet Hotel, I still highly recommend this place for horseback-riding because of the following:

THE RATES ARE CHEAPER IF YOU WISH TO GO OUT OF THE RIDING CIRCLE. 

These are the rates of Shalan di KABADJO. 
If you want to go outside the riding circle,  this is cheaper than the rates at Wright Park shown below because at Wright Park,  you pay additional 300 pesos for the guide on top of the 300 pesos horse rate. 

These are the rates at Wright Park

THE RIDING CIRCLE AND BRIDLE PATH IS LESS CROWDED.

THE BRIDLE PATH IS A WOODED PATH WITH LOTS OF PINE TREES.

THERE ARE LOTS OF PARKING SPACES IN THE AREA.

THE ADULTS WHO WAIT FOR THEIR KIDS RIDE CAN EAT AT THE FILLING STATION BESIDE SHALAN DI KABADJO.

The Filling Station
Le Monet Hotel is at the left.
Shalan di Kabadjo is at the right.

WHAT MY KIDS SAY ABOUT RIDING AT SHALAN DI KABADJO:

1. They love riding inside a wooded area full of pine trees and plants.

2. The path is so cool because it goes along the side of the mountain.

3. They were taught how to ride by the handlers, who were really nice to them.

4. They were allowed to gallop with the horses while the handlers carefully supervised them to keep them safe.

My tip: You should lock your knees and be in a somewhat standing position when you gallop to avoid having a painful butt after riding. That's a tip from one of the handlers, according to my daughter.

Overall, for adults, horseback-riding at Shalan di Kabadjo is stress-free compared to horseback-riding at Wright Park where you compete for horse and parking space, especially during the weekend.

CHECK OUT BEST RATES AT LE MONET HOTEL HERE