Zip Line and Chili Ice Cream

Kuya Omar, our tour guide in Donsol is well travelled around the Bicol region and he encouraged us to go to Daraga to see the Mayon Volcano and to try the Chili Ice cream in Legazpi City. We were both inclined though in staying overnight with Kuya Rigor prior that conversation and then we changed our minds and went instead to Daraga that afternoon.

The jeepney ride from Donsol to Daraga cost us P55 per person and took an hour and a half. We were then inside the jeepney and decided to transfer on top of it. The two tourists that we met in Donsol also joined us on top of the jeepney. It was such a fun and scenic ride. We passed by some local villages, schools, and markets and after an hour we saw the majestic Mayon Volcano.

It was such a sight to behold. Me and my buddy were just speechless with how beautiful Mt. Mayon is.

We arrived in Daraga around 5PM, and started hunting some cheap hostels around town. We met a tricycle driver that took us to the nearest and cheapest hostel which cost only P250 (around $5) per room with two beds and own bathroom (what a steal right!!!).

We went straight to Lingnon Hills the following morning to catch a nice view of the volcano. We then saw Globe Quest Adventure, an outdoor activities shop offering various tourist services such as rappelling, airsoft, paintball, zip line and ATV ride near the lava flow.

We signed up for the cheapest which is the zip line which only cost P200 per person. It was my second time to do the zip line but the first one was not that high. The zip line ride was exciting and the view was awesome and the pictures were even more amazing (LOL).

After the zip line, we hiked down the hill and went to the nearby zoo to take a peek at some animals. I love seeing animals though I hate to see them in cages.

Walking under the scorching heat of the sun was really tiring. We’ve decided to try the Chili Ice cream at Colonial Grill restaurant in Gaisano Pacific Mall in Legazpi. The Ice cream is creamy and a little spicy for my taste bud. I didn’t like it that much except for its novelty.

Another place that we visited was the Embarcadero in Legazpi City. It’s the center of nightlife in Legazpi where most young people hang out to drink and dine.

Time flew so fast, we barely noticed that we already spent three days in Daraga and Legazpi. We’ve decided that it’s time to move on to another place.

We took a boat in Pilar, Sorsogon that would take us to Masbate.