Our last day was more focused on touring the Bicol center and it was a dream come true for me to see the Mayon Volcano up close. Lol! But yeah.. Mayon Volcano was finally ticked off on my bucket list.
Authentic Bicol Express! Yummers!*
Our first stop was in Lignon Hill to see the panoramic view of Mayon Volcano then we went straight to Cagsawa Ruins to see the old ruins of Cagsawa Church. Just a little background, Cagsawa Church was built in 1733 and was destroyed when the eruption of Mayon Volcano on February 1814 took place. With the eruption happening, it buried the town and has killed an estimated number of 1200 people. It has been the most strongest eruption of the volcano recorded in history. And that is also why this place is famous. Because it has a big impact on the history of Albay. And well, who couldn’t resist that perfect cone btw?
Cagsawa Ruins was like a playground. The view also of the Mayon volcano is very stunning. The perfect cone is definitely awesome because where else can you find that kind of slope? Lol. Feels like I wanted to capture the volcano on every view I can. haha! And can I just say how happy I am to see this for the first with ze boyfriend? Hehe. cheesy*
There are a lot of stores scattered around the area, and if you’re buying pasalubongs, this is the best place to do so. There are many cool souvenir shirts as well as local delicacy. What I like the most is of course their pili nuts! :) And if you’re into spicy food, lucky you, chili sauces here are the bomb.
After roaming around Cagsawa and buying some pasalubongs, together with the other joiners, we tried ATV. And it was my first time to try ATV here and it was fun!!! Only that it was kind of bitin because some of the ATVs are malfunctioning and we cannot really drive faster than the others because we’re in a line. I think the 1400 pesos for a double ATV kart is not *sulit *though. But since it’s my first time, it’s kind of memorable na din for me. :)
After an hour of riding the ATV, we then freshen up (because it was very dusty!) and went back to Manila. We arrived at 8PM but it wasn’t that tiring. Kudos to kuya *Eddie for driving that far and for making us safe always. Also, I’ve never commended any travel agency before but guys! if you want to book your future local trips, you might want to check out PH First Travel and Tours. They have cool and rare tours of the Philippines. If you really want to explore the Philippines and see the country on a whole new level, then this is the right travel agency for you! :D
Our experience with them is more than awesome. Some itineraries wasn’t pushed through but all in all it was a fun and adventure filled trip. :)
And finally.. I was able to see parts of Bicol! hihi. Would still be coming back for the whale sharks in Donsol though. :)
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