Day 3 of our Bicol vacation starts with a quick trip to
It is the 2nd highest point in the city of Legazpi, rising about 512 feet overlooking the Mayon Volcano and the Albay Gulf. The view on top (even after the 3km walk) was worth it.
Next stop is Daraga Church.
Our Lady of the Gate Church or more commonly known as the Daraga Church is located on a hilltop with a majestic view of the Mayon Volcano. The people of Cagsawa transferred their town center here to avoid the eruptions of Mayon Volcano and flooding of Yawa River.
Daraga Church is famous for its Baroque architecture. Its façade and walls are made out of volcanic rocks, coated with lime for protection from deterioration.
From Daraga we travelled about 14kms to our next destination located in Camalig.
We were assigned a park guide who helped us reach Solong Crystal Cave through a great deal of hiking. The uphill climb was a real challenge, while the about 10 minutes stay inside the cave felt like you are inside a sauna. Must have lost 10lbs (or more).
Our next stop is the Farm Plate. It is huge Instagrammable farm for picnics and just to breath in fresh air.
Hands down one of the best meals we have had in Bicol is here at Socorro's Lakeside Restaurant. If not for the long wait (which we were not prepared for, otherwise we should have grabbed a bite at the Farm Plate) I would have rated it A++. Two hours wait time for hungry people (after a hard day of hiking and spelunking at the Solong Eco-park) is an outrage (uhm, you know what I mean).
We ordered big time and finished everything... (What? We were hungry!)!
Must try activities at Sumlang Lake includes aqua activities such as balsa and kayaking.
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