My Travel Geornal

ATV Ride to Cagsawa Ruins Php 600 Inclusive of ATV Bike Helmets/Equipments/Orientation Tour Guide / Photographer     Cagsawa Church was founded 1587 by Saint Pedro Bautista.   In 01 February 1814, Mayon Volcano erupted burying the town of Cagsawa in rocks and sands. Throughout the rest of 19th century, the structures of the abandoned town slowly succumbed to the outgrowth of vegetation until the 1930's when it was cleared and developed into local tourist spot.  In the succeeding years the weakened church facade was toppled leaving the bell tower to stand freely by 1960's. The bell tower with the Mayon Volcano on the backdrop has since become an iconic image of the Bicol Region. The ruined town is now a  major tourist destination in the Philippines. Chili Ice Cream is a must try in Legaspi. Also Bicol Express and Laing.

Puraran is a quiet little fishing village named after the sturdy trees, named "PURA" (Red lawn Trees). People from neighboring villages refer to this place as "Kapuraan" meaning, surrounded by Pura Trees which was later on called Puraran. Situated along the eastern coast of the Catanduanes, facing the Pacific Ocean, Puraran is gifted with natural scenic beauty with its long and white sandy beach, crystal clear water, islets to explore and barrelled waves perfect for surfing. Puraran waves was discovered by an Australian surfer Peter Sutton while riding on his motorbike in search of a surf spot. He came upon this village and discovered the waves with perfect barrel. Peter looking for a place to stay with his Japanese wife was welcomed by a couple, both teachers living in front of the school where they stayed for months. Soon enough, words spread about the new discovered surfing paradise and surfers from all around the...