Adobado Hanit

I know the price of seafoods are a bit cheaper in the province when compared to prices in Manila, so I included seafoods on our list. We don't have any idea which restaurants serve the best seafoods in Legazpi, but thanks to the free wifi connection in the apartelle, we had access to google. Some of the search results pointed us to food shops in embarcadero, but another one caught our attention, the Sibid-Sibid Food Park. 

We just hired a tricycle to get there. Looking at the menu, my guess is right. The prices of the food is way cheaper than that of restaurants in Manila. I particularly wanted to eat crabs, so we ordered Adobado Hanit. Hanit is a bicolano term for mud crabs. We also ordered rice and ensalada on the side.

Rice wrapped in banana leaf and Adobado Hanit

Sili and Tinutong Ice Cream

When I planned the trip, I listed some unique food to try in Legazpi. One of those that are on my list is Sili ice cream at the 1st Colonial Grill. The nearest branch accessible from the place where we were staying is that one in Pacific Mall, so we decided to go there to try the sili-flavored ice cream which can only be found in Bicol.

The 1st Colonial Grill serves 3 unique flavors of ice cream: Sili, Tinutong, and Pili

Legazpi/Albay

We went back to Legazpi after lunch via a van in Donsol central terminal. As usual, we had to wait for the van to be full for almost an hour. We arrived in Legazpi at around 3PM and took a tricycle for PhP30.00 to RMJ Appartelle.

RMJ Appartelle is located at Rose St. Imperial Court Subdivision Phase 2. It is just a few steps away from Metro Gaisano and Pacific Mall. The Room that we rented for 3 days/2 nights costs 650.00. It is air conditioned with private CR and free wifi access. They also serve meals.

RMJ Apartelle

Bicol

Just this weekend, we visited the towns of Legazpi and Donsol in Bicol region for a short vacation. Days prior to our vacation, I prepared an itinerary for our trip but we were not able to visit all the places I listed in our itinerary. Nevertheless, the trip was relaxing and we really had fun.

Before the flight, we had our breakfast at a local foodchain. We had rice meals and coffee plus pancake.

breakfast at Jollibee

We took the first flight to Legazpi via Cebupacific at 7:50 AM. The very first thing which greeted us in Bicol was a view of the majestic Mayon Volcano

Legazpi Airport to Donsol

We arrived in Legazpi at about 8:50 AM and from the arport, we took a tricycle to Donsol van terminal (across Save More) which costs us PhP 50.00. We had to wait for other passengers for the van to Donsol. I even had time to buy food from "Save More" store which is located just across the street. We left the terminal around 10:30 AM.  We arrived in Donsol at 11:30 AM.

Van for Donsol

Check out the following links for the details of our trip:

• Donsol
• Legazpi/Albay

Donsol, Sorsogon

Donsol is a third class municipality in the province of Sorsogon, Philippines located at the south of Luzon island

To visit Donsol from Manila, you may take any flight to Legazpi via any of the local airlines listed here. From Legazpi, take a van which offer direct trips to Donsol.

During our visit in Donsol, we asked the van driver to drop us off at Aguluz Homestay. The place is along the highway so it is very accessible. We contacted Ms. Marilyn Razo of Aguluz homestay prior to our trip and we reserved a deluxe non-aircon room. We met Kuya Raul when we arrived at the place.

Aguluz Homestay Patio

Aguluz Homestay

The room that we booked is very spacious with two (2) queen sized bed and own private CR. We opted for a non-aircon room to save on cost. We got the room for PhP1,000.00. Since they didn't have other guests, we basically have the whole house. :-)

Aguluz Homestay Deluxe Room

I came to know about Aguluz homestay (formerly known as Razo's Inn) thru tripadvisor as one of its recommended places to stay when in Donsol at a cheaper price. Aside from the very nice place, Ms. Marilyn, the owner made us feel at home and she coordinated all of our tour and made sure that we enjoyed our visit even though she was in Palawan. 

You may contact Ms. Marilyn Razo of the Aguluz Homestay at this number: 0918 942 0897. I highly recommend her place If you are looking for an accessible, very nice, and homey place to stay in Donsol at a cheaper cost with the most awesome host/tour guide. You will definitely not regret staying at her place.

Flight Schedules to Cagayan de Oro

There are several schedules for the different direct flights to Cagayan de Oro City 

Manila to Cagayan de Oro

A. Via PAL Express:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:20 AM, 8:45 AM, 10:55 AM, 3:05 PM
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday: 5:20 AM, 8:45 AM, 10:55 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:05 PM