The Backpack Adventures

I first visited Guinobatan Church during our 2012 Visita Iglesia. Sadly, I was not yet a full-fledged blogger during those times and I only borrowed my dad's Canon camera so basically, I only took a handful of photos which I later posted in my Guinobatan Church - Albay article dated 2015. Guinobatan Church That's why I made sure to include Guinobatan Church in our 2021 Bicol Road Trip . My wife and I visited this church on the 11th day of the said road trip. Guinobatan Church Details Guinobatan Church can be found in Rizal Street inside the Poblacion of Guinobatan in Albay. The church is formally called the Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Church . The church is believed to have been built sometime in the 1670s. In his essay " Guinobatan and its Church ", Dr. Leonilo Palacio of Guinobatan's Republic Colleges, it was mentioned that the Parish of Guinobatan was already mentioned in written works as early as 1672.  Guinobatan Church - Guinobatan, Albay After be

The last time I visited Daraga Church was during the 4th day of our CamSur - Albay Road Trip last 2014. Since that's almost a decade ago, I made sure to include it in our itinerary for the 8th day of our 2021 Bicol Road Trip .  Daraga Church Revisited 2021 Daraga Church details For those who are unfamiliar with Daraga Church , it is located in Santa Maria Street, Daraga in the province of Albay. The church is formally called Nuestra Senora de la Porteria Parish Church ( Our Lady of the Gate Parish Church ). Daraga Church - Daraga, Albay Daraga Church was built under the supervision of the Franciscans sometime in 1773. the church was placed under the patronage of the Our Lady of the Gate. Daraga Church Facade Sadly, Mayon Volcano was not visible during our visit Daraga Church NHI Marker Can you spot the scary tarsier? The church facade is known for its Churrigueresque architectural style. It was built using materials that are abundant in the area like volcanic rock, wood, and

I have visited Camalig Church numerous times already. The most recent was during the 6th day of our 2019 Bicol Road Trip  adventure.  Camalig Church Revisited 2021 This time, I got to revisit Camalig Church during the 4th day of our 2021 Bicol Road Trip . There has not been much of a change inside the church but it is evident that the COVID 19 pandemic did affect the town as the then lively church grounds are now visited by only a handful of its faithful. Regardless, Camalig Church remains to be one of Albay's most beautiful religious structures. For those who are unfamiliar with the history of the church, let me share with you some of its details again. Please read on... Camalig Church details Camalig Church - Camalig, Albay For those who are not familiar with Camalig Church , it's located on B. Buena Street near the Maharlika Highway in the heart of the town of Camalig, Albay. The church is formally called Saint John the Baptist Church and was built sometime in 1605 u