Arriving in Legazpi as my first stop in the Philippines was a bit of a culture shock. Of course I knew what I had signed up for, but still. It turned out to be a great experience though, to get a feeling for how the Philippines are outside from all the touristic places. I ended up exploring two cities in Bicol, Legazpi and Sorsogon. Here some more impressions from my six days in this area. Yours, Pollybert
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Embarcado mall and Kapuntukan Hill @Legazpi City
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a new beginning @Legazpi
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a Japanese plane on Lignon Hill @Legazpi City
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road sign @Legazpi City
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the dental bus comes to you @Legazpi City
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selfie in the O from Rompeolas @Sorsogon
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keep a pet, keep a goat @Legazpi City
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back streets @Legazpi City
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small prayer corner @Cagsawa ruins
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a very nice looking house with garden @Sorsogon
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somewhere in the city @Sorsogon
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endless white beach @Rizal beach resort
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close up of a bee hive @Balay Buhay sa Uma bee farm