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FINAL POST of a series.

DAY 4.

After a long and stressful, but very much scenic drive from Bicolandia, we have finally arrived in CALABARZON and we continued to travel straight to our vacation home in Laguna.

10:33am. Atimonan, Quezon.

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Part 17 of a series.

DAY 4.

The day when we had to say goodbye to Bicol and return to Manila finally came. So when I woke up, I immediately went to our hotel room’s balcony to view for the last time (for now) the beautiful Mount Isarog:

Mount Isarog: peaceful, calm, breathtaking
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Part 16 of a series.

DAY 3.

Tired after spending the whole of our 3rd day in Bicol at the Camarines Watersports Complex (CWC), we needed refreshment and what’s better than spiritual refreshment? None, I guess, so after resting for a while at our hotel room, we revisited the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral to attend an anticipated mass.

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Part 15 of a series.

DAY 3.

The world-famous CamSur Watersports Complex is just one of the facilities located in the Camarines Sur Provincial Capitol Complex. The complex, in Pili, Camarines Sur, consists of acres and acres of real estate. Some of its lots are now being developed into more sports and recreational facilities. Ofcourse, in order for people to flock to these facilities and amenities, there should be accommodations available and one could find a generous selection of these within the Provincial Capitol Complex.

The focal point of the Camarines Sur Provincial Capitol Complex is the provincial capitol, where the entire complex obviously got its name.

The Camarines Sur Provincial Capitol, hovered by dark storm clouds

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Part 14 of a series.

DAY 3.

We spent the whole day of our 3rd day in Bicol at the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC).

One would visit CWC mainly for wakeboarding. Wakeboarding was created from a combination of water skiing, snow boarding and surfing techniques. Instead of using skis, the rider rides a single board with stationary non-release bindings for each foot, standing sideways. Wakeboarding, besides being one of the world’s fastest growing sports and is gradually being recognized globally, has become a lifestyle for others.

CWC’s rates are affordable and this includes, among others:

• Free use of basic equipment (beginner wakeboards, water skis and knee boards) for those new to the sport.
• Free basic and safety instruction by CWCs resident instructors and operators.
• World class obstacle courses designed to challenge even the most advanced riders yet safe enough for the brave ones who dare to try tricks for the very first time

CWC also has the following facilities:

• Gear up for the ride with the cable park’s Pro Shop which is equipped with everything a rider needs to pursue the desired sport.
• Besides the ramps and obstacles, the park has also set aside a beach volleyball area and a pool for those who would like to take a break from the boards but still want to keep bathing under the sun.
• A Clubhouse is built for the guest’s dining area and for live entertainment. Guests can also chill at the Clubhouse and enjoy round of billiards, darts and foosball.
• An elevated spectator area is placed beside the lake so that the guests will have a better view of the exhibitions.
• The park also boasts of Wi-Fi capability which enables the guests to take a break from the bustles of the city yet still remain connected to the necessities of the world.
• Accommodations within walking distance from the park are also readily available for small or big groups.

The CWC is already famous among locals…
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Part 13 of a series.

DAY 2.

After our tour of the Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave in Camalig, Albay, we continued travelling northward. But before leaving the town, mom and dad got a taste of their famous pinangat, made from gabi leaves mixed with gata (coconut extract). It comes in hot and not-so-hot variations. It has the great creamy flavor of coconut milk, vegetables, and seafood in each bite. And ofcourse, it has the spicy flavor that would emphasize the rest of the flavors in your mouth (that is if it doesn’t send you running for water!)

Anyway, it was already past noon time when we passed through the town of Guinobatan, still in Albay, and our stomachs began grumbling and making funny sounds so we agreed to eat lunch at the first local/home-grown restaurant (we were not looking forward to the common fastfood outlets since we wanted to make our dining experience as authentic Bicolano as possible) we will encounter along the way. But to our dismay, it was already 2pm and we were not able to find a Bicolano dining outlet so a few minutes later we were amused upon seeing a road sign telling us that the nearest Jollibee outlet, in Ligao City, was just a kilometer away. So, in the end, we ate lunch at Jollibee – Ligao City. LOL! Kami na ang naligaw sa Ligao!

Kudos to Ligao City for their efforts in making their community friendly to persons with disabilities

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