I've been blessed to travel different places locally and abroad but there's this one place that I would definitely go back to again and again. A place that I've been traveling to since I was a kid. A place full of my childhood memories. Located in the southeastern part of Bicol region, it takes 12 hours drive from Manila to get to this hidden paradise called Sorsogon. It's a long drive but thankfully, flights are available nowadays for shorter travel time. I'm used to travel by land though, it can be tiring but the scenery and stopover make the journey worthwhile.
Being at the tip of Bicol peninsula, Sorsogon is completely surrounded by water. Beaches are practically everywhere! In fact, my grandparents house was just across the beach coastline. Ah, I can caught a glimpse of the beach from the veranda of our house anytime. What a sight! Thus, the beaches in Sorsogon are what they called "virgin beaches" still raw and untouched.
Being at the tip of Bicol peninsula, Sorsogon is completely surrounded by water. Beaches are practically everywhere! In fact, my grandparents house was just across the beach coastline. Ah, I can caught a glimpse of the beach from the veranda of our house anytime. What a sight! Thus, the beaches in Sorsogon are what they called "virgin beaches" still raw and untouched.
Aside from the beach, there are also rivers and waterfalls. I remember there used to be a "non-stop shower" at the backside of our house, which flows through a "kawayan" (bamboo) connected to the falls situated in the mountains. Locals and even tourists frequently come by to make use of the water for taking baths or doing laundry for free. Ang saya libreng tubig! Also, the vast rice fields / farmlands, lush trees and beautiful mountain sprawls makes this place very idyllic. Very picturesque!
Another thing I love about this place is the food. Masiramon!!! That means delicious in the local dialect. For those of you who don't know, Bicol is known for its spicy and gata or coconut milk based delicacies. I'm going to take this chance to brag that my family's recipes of Bicol express and Laing are the best in this side of Bicol. FTW!hehe Moreover, the staple food is anything seafoods! I'm in a food coma everytime I get to visit this place. Sarap kumain!!!
Another thing I love about this place is the food. Masiramon!!! That means delicious in the local dialect. For those of you who don't know, Bicol is known for its spicy and gata or coconut milk based delicacies. I'm going to take this chance to brag that my family's recipes of Bicol express and Laing are the best in this side of Bicol. FTW!hehe Moreover, the staple food is anything seafoods! I'm in a food coma everytime I get to visit this place. Sarap kumain!!!
There's a lot to love about this place. The views. The food. The people. Climbing trees and mountains, swimming and frolicking in the beach, hanging out at the seawall, non-stop eating, and building relationships with loved ones were some of the good 'ol memories I have of this place. A place that is very close to my heart. A place like no other.
