The following day I travelled all the way to San Andres to catch the ferry to Tabaco Albay.
From the Catanduanes I took a ferry to cross the mainland Bicol. We docked at the port of Tabaco City. I wander around the bustling city. I have lunch at the nearby eatery. The baroque church of Tabaco is stunning.
On the third day I have a day trip to Sorsogon. Since accommodation in Gubat is quite expensive I decided to go back to Legazpi City. I stroll at old Albay that night. Many locals were on the park in front of the Albay capitol and Legazpi city hall.
I did town-hopping Daraga and Camalig on the fourth day.
The Daraga church is known for its Churrigueresque architectural style in its façade, a fine example of Baroque architecture. The façade and its walls are made out of volcanic rocks, which are rich in the area. The white façade is the result of a coating of lime for protection from deterioration.
From Daraga I dropped by the Cagsawa ruins hopping to see Mayon Volcano but still the thick clouds is covering it so I decided to head to the town of Camalig.
From the town of Camalig I chartered a habal-habal to Quintinday hill. These green hills resemble the chocolate hills in Bohol. It is just an easy hike up to the hills where you can view the Mayon volcano afar if the weather is fine. The best time to visit it is during summer where the full view of Mayon volcano can be seen.
After enjoying the scenery of Quintanday Green Hills I feasted on bicol dishes. I have a sumptuous pinangat and okoy for my late lunch. I roam around the small town of Camalig then I hop a bus bound to Naga City.
This is part of my Bicol solo backpacking trip.
