CamSur Sidetrip

Ooops!  Just when I thought that I'm already done with my Albay blog installment, I suddenly remember that we also had a "sidetrip" during our trip.  Just as they say, "When in a place, make the most out of it."  So we also visited its adjacent province to the north, Camarines Sur.

CamSur is the largest among the six provinces in Bicol Region.  It also has its own pride to boast like the Caramoan Islands where the reality TV show, Survivor is being shot for a number of seasons and editions worldwide.  Aside from these stunning islands, foreigners from around the world also flock to CamSur for the wakeboarding facilities the province has.  Click here for my adventurous story on this water activity at Camsur Watersports Complex. 

Nevertheless, CamSur is also renowned for its religiosity.  The Our Lady of Peñafrancia is the town's Ina (mother) whom they honor every September for her feast.  A colorful fluvial procession is being held which is participated by Bicolano devotees and other pilgrims.  They light candles while saying, "Viva la Virgen" (Long live the Virgin!) to the miraculous image of the patroness.

Other than tourist destinations, CamSur is also distinguished for its people.  Showbiz personalities like Victor Wood, Imelda Papin, and Jaime Fabregas are original talents of the province.  And one recent notable person who made a difference to the world of Philippine politics was Mr. Jesse Robredo.  He served six whole terms as Mayor of the city of Naga before being the Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government from 2010 until his death in 2012.  Robredo was an honest statesman that the whole Philippines mourned upon knowing of his death.  A state funeral was given to him and it was such an honor to pay a visit after two months of his cremation.

  
Lastly, to complete our CamSur sidetrip was a sumptuous halo-halo treat!  Halo-halo is Philippines' top summer favorite and it is only in Bicol Region that halo-halo is given a different twist.  DJC Halo-Halo and Snack Inn serves the cheesiest halo-halo ever!  This is the Original Halo-Halo Supreme which is a mix of ube, leche flan, langka, saba, corn kernels, gulaman, sago, crushed ice, milk, ice cream, and the star - grated cheese.  The cheese toppings make the overall flavor of the mixed sweets even more palatable to the taste buds for its creaminess.

  
Come south, Cam Sur!  Visit the beautiful province of Camarines Sur so click here for more information!

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Camsur Watersports Complex (CWC)

Wakeboarding had its beginnings in the 1980s which was developed from a combination of water skiing and snowboarding.  It is a surface water sport that involves riding on a wakeboard while being pulled through a cable over the surface of a body of water.

As a sport-nonloving and sun-hating person, wakeboarding doesn't sound appealing to me.  But as we arrived in CWC, I was thrilled!  Just one look at a certain person wakeboarding made me think that I've got to try it!  So without any second thought, I rushed into the registration for some wakeboarding paraphernalia!

Gearing-Up for Adventure!

Then I was off to my first try!

The Sitting Stride

Unfortunately, the first try was unsuccessful so I went for my second try.....

The Water Stride

Surprisingly lucky, I got a success from my second try!  I was elated by the moment I stood up!  I felt like a pro and was so overwhelmed with the very good outcome as a beginner.  Now I experienced a "beginner's luck"!  And thank heavens I got wonderful shots!

Another Simple Wish Granted

On the other hand, success comes with failures.  So want some behind the scenes of this wakeboarding beginner's luck?  Have a glimpse of my semplangs and just imagine all the water that entered my nose and swallowed!

Not So Epic Fails

With the not so braveheart I have, it was good enough there's water to catch me.  'Coz in contrast with zipline in which I consider death-defying, there's really nothing to catch you when you fall.  Thus, it's more fun to wakeboard and you better try it!  Visit CWC in Pili, Camarines Sur for that totally awesome adventure!

Credits to Atty. Hadji Hidlao for the Photos

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