Jan
31

Bicol Day 2: Cagsawa Ruins

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A trip to Bicol is not complete without visiting Cagsawa ruins. In 1814, Mayon Volcano made a disastrous eruption which killed around 1200 people who seek refuge in this church and hoped to be saved by the volcano’s wrath. The church was engulfed by the flowing lava and only the belfry remained to be a …

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Jan
25

Bus Explosion along EDSA

Sad to hear this afternoon’s news… Wonderin’ what’s the cause of the explosion. It is said that there are 2 persons dead and at least 15 injured. Here’s the 4th update from ABS-CBN news (as of 3:20pm Jan. 25, 2011) MANILA, Philippines (4th UPDATE) – An explosion hit a passenger bus along Epifanio delos Santos …

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Jan
24

Bicol Day 2: Our Lady of The Gate, Daraga

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After climbing Lignon Hill, we made a short drive-thru stop over to Jollibee, Daraga for breakfast. My hubby and I were surprised when we received the receipt with a post it saying, “No one can give you better advise than yourself”.. Well, that makes this branch different! Just a short drive from Jollibee is Our …

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Jan
18

Bicol Day 2: Climbing Ligñon Hill

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Day 2: Ligñon Hill (pronounced as lin-yon) is the best place to have a panoramic view of Mt. Mayon, Legaspi and the town of Daraga. It is also adjacent to Albay airport so if you’re lucky, you also get to see planes landing and taking off. A trip to the hill is not really part …

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Jan
17

Bicol Day 1: Vista Al Mayon Pensionne, Albay

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Bicol Day 1: We stayed at Vista Al Mayon during our 1st day in Bicol. There is a great view of Mt. Mayon, pool and a safe parking space at the back. The room have simple beds and a shower heater. Nothing fancy about it. If you’re looking for an affordable and a safe place …

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Jan
07

FOR SALE: BNEW Fender Highway One Stratocaster

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Highway One Stratocaster, Rosewood Fretboard, 3-Color Sunburst The Highway One Stratocaster guitar features an alder body, modern C-shaped maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and 22 jumbo frets. Other features include three hot single-coil pickups with alnico 3 magnets (middle pickup is reverse wound/reverse polarity), vintage-style synchronized tremolo system, Greasebucket tone circuit and satin nitrocellulose lacquer …

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