Wanted a different vacation adventure for this holy week. So my wife, kids and I decided to go on a very long road trip and headed south of Luzon. First stop we went to DONSOL to interact with the Whale Shark (Butanding). We took a boat ride and after a couple of hours at the open sea our boatman spotted a whale shark. He told us to get ready to jump in the water. When we did jump the whale shark was literally above us i estimate about 3 feet away.
It was an experience my wife and kids will never forget, unfortunately I did not get the chance to see any whale shark I was busy making sure all were safe.
After Donsol, we then headed for Bicol to become tourist and do some sightseeing at Mayon Volcano.
Like always standing a few kilometers from the foot of the volcano was an awesome experience.
We stayed at the Hotel Venezia, legazpi city albay. A nice comfortable hotel i truly recommend.
It was an experience my wife and kids will never forget, unfortunately I did not get the chance to see any whale shark I was busy making sure all were safe.
After Donsol, we then headed for Bicol to become tourist and do some sightseeing at Mayon Volcano.
Like always standing a few kilometers from the foot of the volcano was an awesome experience.
We stayed at the Hotel Venezia, legazpi city albay. A nice comfortable hotel i truly recommend.
Cathy Uichico, Mabu & Cesco![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0aH-3-4EuTX8YpADupNEwKZrz815zMudbUtDu_BIHjSL3Y4EHwnsqtQZb5xFcHl8ri0-AhPkHE0MqQG-Cpi4NFP8ieusyWLQjJN8CasDGAg_dc-PSel4up-q9GsydYmiF-HNOX0LH1Xo/s400/P4013044.JPG)
Natasha Uichico & Patricia
Ready to jump !![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbMcQQ8wts-OVIy-AIRCNPska3eqlCl_cdKG1y_rwpSauutBnuK50cM_jIPYj6Y0hpqqEe7HLNlfH6V9pHC4gk8YHoqN1ylo3fwUpufoTKxoFTrf2Ak3nJMTNLq-Dl41lVhZKyNMv4FcI/s400/WhaleShark11oClock.jpg)
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Catch
Delicious Bicolano food lots of gata and sili ( just don't ask me what the dish is on the bottom right corner) you wouldn't want to know, but they call it " Kinumot" !![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghMsyztQUAcWx8z2KDEptegbN8ssRYxIgZPHG_KYMI_jECCr9fS2FgItc26eZg3giej79HoPwYJRXTQ-S5hPJgjgsPG3vmD9mLZzjU1Nb6ShTuVA03WIYSPIN_9hagSAy53DMpV8mqERg/s400/P4013060.JPG)
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Cagsawa Ruins
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I particularly love running in different places and i was not going to let this opportunity past.
I Went for a 12km + run around the area and was surprised to see a lot of runners. The running bug has really caught the Philippines.
I was able to find a good spot near the airport during my run and had to take a picture of me with Mayon volcano at the background.
Maybe next time i would love to run right on the foot of the volcano.
I Went for a 12km + run around the area and was surprised to see a lot of runners. The running bug has really caught the Philippines.
I was able to find a good spot near the airport during my run and had to take a picture of me with Mayon volcano at the background.
Maybe next time i would love to run right on the foot of the volcano.