Comments on: Majestic Mayon Volcano

by: Lyza

Sat, 22 Jul 2006 03:10:33 +0000

I’m glad more and more of our kababayan appreciate the beauty our country has to offer. I grew up in Legazpi and after college and settling down in Metro Manila I always come home at least twice a year for vacations and now my kids refer to Papa’s house (their Lolo) as the place where Mayon Volcano is. In college, my siblings and I take turns bringing our friends over during summer to show them the sites.
It’s a pity you were 1 month early MarketMan. Mayon is acting up right now and the view at night is an experience one shouldn’t miss, especially if it’s already erupting. We used to go up to our rooftop, bring blankets to lie down on and watch the eruption at night - we had nature’s own gigantic fireworks! It’s not really scary because of it’s elevation and frequency - we even had classes and life went on as usual. Well, this is generally true except for those living and farming in the slopes who had to be evacuated.
Anyway, I’m glad you enjoyed your visit.

by: Ron

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 08:23:54 +0000

Hi MM. Very nice photos!
I think our DOT should regulate Kiosks and handicraft stores in our tourist spots. Do our DOT people even visit this tourist spots?

I remember when I first went to the crater of Taal volcano in the 90’s with an Australian Geologist. All you can see going up to the crater are birds, cows and grassy areas until finally at the top, you have to push through the tall cogon grasses to finally see the crater.

Now, when you hike to the crater of taal volcano, you will be harassed by people who wants you to rent their horses, and what you will see first at the top are small huts selling bottled mineral water and softdrinks!

Are you the one on the photo MarketMan? Camera shy ka talaga!

by: linda

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 03:12:38 +0000

The views are absolutely breathtaking!

And as for MM, ang pic mo - parang si Brad Pitt (brunette) na nakatalikod!hehehe!

by: Marketman

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 22:53:29 +0000

Dennis, honey and all the Bicolanos who sent earlier recommendations of where to stay and eat, many thanks…I took a lot of your counsel as you will see in the coming posts… Dennis, I actually passed by the new Tabaco market but we didn’t stop… Oh, and you are right, it was called the Mayon resthouse, I just couldn’t remember the name, will adjust the post now. Thanks.

by: Kate

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 17:09:17 +0000

You were close, Sasha. The word is “magayon,” at least in our clan’s part of the peninsula. As they say in Bicol, you can cross into the next town and they’ll have a totally different word for the same thing. Awesome photos, MM. I teared up looking at them. Salamat.