The Backpack Adventures

Day 5: May 25, 2019 Exploring Legazpi City 2019 Bicol Road Trip: Day 5 It's the second to the last day of our 6-day road trip around the Bicol Region . So far, we've been to 3 provinces and a number of cities and municipalities already.   A view of Mayon from our room in La Granja Boutique Hotel Here we are! Albay Park and Wildlife Reminds me of Jurassic Park Entrance fee: P20 per child and P50 per adult  This is probably the most picturesque part of the park. For today's itinerary, we'll visit some of the most famous tourist destinations in Albay. However, before we do that, we first had our complimentary breakfast at La Granja Boutique Hotel. Following our delectable breakfast, we checked out of the hotel and immediately proceeded to our first destination for the day which was the Albay Park and Wildlife in Bogtong, Legazpi City.  Here are some of our photos in Albay Park and Wildlife : The park houses numerous animals, most no

Day 4: May 24, 2019 Off to Sorsogon 2019 Bicol Road Trip: Day 4 For today's itinerary, we're set to go out of Albay province to explore the neighboring province of Sorsogon .  Off to Sorsogon As usual, we hit the road early to avoid the morning rush of commuters going in and out of Legazpi City. From La Granja Boutique Hotel in Benny Imperial St. West Washington in Legazpi City, Albay, it took us about an hour and a half drive to reach Sorsogon City which is the capital of the province of Sorsogon. Stopover at Centro Mall . Ella was super happy as she's first to be hungry... Lunch at Mang Inasal - Centro Mall, Sorsogon Although it was quite early for lunch, we decided to have brunch at Mang Inasal in Centro Mall, Sorsogon. After brunch, we continued on our way to the town of Bulusan to check out the scenic Bulusan Lake .  The Saint Joseph Parish Church (AKA Barcelona Church ) under restoration The Presidencia Building right across the street f