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Taking a Ferry to the Island of Catanduanes
I treated my time in Legazpi as kind of a shakeout period for me and my bicycle. I was just getting used to not working anymore, not being in Taiwan anymore, and learning to ride my bicycle again with a full touring load. Before I left Legazpi, I decided to go to the island of Catanduanes. The idea was to take a casual ride around …
Legazpi Tricycle Construction and the Fiesta
Legazpi is where I landed in the Philippines and I ended up staying there quite a bit longer than I anticipated. I enjoyed cycling around the nearby countryside and getting a feel for the country. I also enjoyed the fiesta that went on for a full month. There was always something new to see and do at night and during the day.
Legazpi and the Mayon Volcano
Legazi is a very friendly and attractive town in the Philippines. It is dominated to the north by the Mayon Volcano, which offers lots of photo ops. It’s a great area to explore by bicycle if you can stand the heat of the summer. The volcano erupted while I was in Legazpi and several climbers, including foreign tourists, were killed. The volcano was shut down …
Festival in Legazi, Philippines
I was very lucky in that a month-long fiesta was just getting started in Legazpi when I arrived. Every day brought new and exciting things to see on the streets – parades and dance contests.
Arriving in the Airport and Hostel in Legazpi, Philippines
I took these pictures shortly after I arrived in the Philippines. I had chosen to land in Legazpi instead of Manila. I wanted to land in a smaller place so that it would be less stressful. It was a very wise decision because Legazpi was a friendly place and I was able to assemble my bike at the airport easily and really take my time. …
