Sinjin's House

(Part IX of the “Sinjin’s Roadtrip to Beauteous Bicolandia” series)

DAY 2.

Even on empty stomachs, we headed to Lignon Hill. Lignon (pronounced as lin-yon) Hill is one of the best vantage points, if not the best, for viewing the Mayon Volcano and Legazpi City. Supposedly, one can get to the summit of the hill by car but we weren’t aware that the road to the summit is closed from 5am-9am to make way for the local joggers and adventurous people who want to walk all the way up the hill. We arrived at the vicinity at 7:30am but we couldn’t wait an hour and a half more or else the clear view of the volcano could be covered by clouds already.

So, we parked our car at the foot of the hill, went out but I stayed behind (I could not join them because of my physical limitations). Dad borrowed my camera so he could take photos of their experience, the views and the sceneries they would encounter on their way up to the peak of the hill.

My family and our househelp are all geared up for the tough climb.

After a few meters of walking, the airport runway and some parts of Legazpi City can be seen already.

My brother Uriel (with the red cap) is not yet ready to give up. Go boy!

Peek-a-Boo! Mayon plays hide and seek halfway up the hill

The Yawa River (which connects to the Albay Gulf) and the Airport runway

The long, steep and winding road to the top. Just a few steps more, you can do it!

They made it! They’ve reached the top at 7:47am, 17 minutes since they began walking from the foot of the hill. Phew!

The Mayon Volcano in her full, naked glory. No obstructions, just 100% pure & natural beauty

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More views from the peak of the hill:

And then they went back down and shared their stories. You may say that I missed a lot but upon hearing the stories, seeing the photos and my family’s smiles, I felt like I was also there with them and experiencing the same. Our mission at Lignon Hill was more than accomplished. Thank you, Daragang Mayon, for revealing your whole self to us. ‘Til next time!

(…to be continued)

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