Soon after Bato, Camarines Sur, we entered the jurisdiction of the province of Albay. We were all excited to see even the tiniest glimpse of Mount Mayon - but as we passed through Libon, Polangui and Oas, the elevated structure that we could see on the left was that of Mount Masaraga.
Soon as we got to Libon, beyond the horizon, there we started to see images of a mountain with perfectly carved slopes - Mount Mayon. The further I drove down, the clearer it became. There it is - majestic Mount Mayon. It wasn't like the one we often see in postcards - part of the volcano was obstructed with clouds. But despite the clouds - its easy to imagine why they call it the perfect cone -
Guinobatan was next . This was the town ravished by Typhoon Reming in 2006. Mudslides from Mayon Volcano damaged structures and killed hundreds of people.
6km from Guinobatan came the town of Camalig, known for the Hoyop-Hoyopan caves. Next was Daraga, site of the Cagsaua Ruins.
Then finally, Legazpi City, 11:15am.
Odometer Check : 10,150km
I have driven 463 km from Alabang, in roughly nine hours, with two quick stops in between.
My legs need a good stretch as we drove around the city looking for our hotel.
Soon as we got to Libon, beyond the horizon, there we started to see images of a mountain with perfectly carved slopes - Mount Mayon. The further I drove down, the clearer it became. There it is - majestic Mount Mayon. It wasn't like the one we often see in postcards - part of the volcano was obstructed with clouds. But despite the clouds - its easy to imagine why they call it the perfect cone -
Guinobatan was next . This was the town ravished by Typhoon Reming in 2006. Mudslides from Mayon Volcano damaged structures and killed hundreds of people.
6km from Guinobatan came the town of Camalig, known for the Hoyop-Hoyopan caves. Next was Daraga, site of the Cagsaua Ruins.
Then finally, Legazpi City, 11:15am.
Odometer Check : 10,150km
I have driven 463 km from Alabang, in roughly nine hours, with two quick stops in between.
My legs need a good stretch as we drove around the city looking for our hotel.
No comments:
Post a Comment