Mark Schwab (+ RIP) and Rofu descending Mt. Pulag summit.

Monad Shoal Ascent.

ScubaGurilya & Migimaws unorthodox dive entry.

SSI Batch One - Joseph son of Casiano, brother of ScubaGurilya

Naga City central terminal. Took off past 10 from Cubao, so a direct route to Sorsogon is not possible.

Daraga Albay shuttle van terminal that caters on major destinations within close proximity of Legazpi City.

Boiled peanut and quail egg vendor en route to Gubat Sorsogon.

Jeepney sign en route to Prieto Diaz Sorsogon.

Grilled sahang, a delicious sea shell abundantly found in the coastal shores of Prieto Diaz.

Some 'really' old turkeys in the backyard, Pa guessed these ones are aged 10 years max.

Trio motorcycle ride to San Ramon, Prieto Diaz to check out the infamous Totem beach.

Totem beach in San Ramon, with its serene landscape, huge waves and a couple of limestone rocks. *huge waves are not present at filming

Batchmate Aldrin Donguya counts peso coins for some good old Matador long neck.

Fisherman calls it a day on this Sabang beach shot.

Prieto Diaz plaza (wet and dry market) scene.

Nana Nena's fulfilling sinapot and a cold soda deals off the mid afternoon cravings.

Spicy adobong ananakla surpassed the plain taste of shrimps, as analyzed by a close friend.

The lone wolf, the remaining crab of that sumptuous meal.

Pop and jazz band perform at Prieto Diaz Central School alumni night. Thumbs down though on the 'political' graffiti on the front stage. Stay classy Madam Gaga Yap

Banayad whisky that frigging made everyone batshit crazy that night.

Some good old and crazy batchmate friends. Pleng, Fatima, Mads and Peter.

Elementary 'minorettes' strut their way to hot bisperas morning parade.

Cute 'minorettes' strut with their best pose.

Xylophone players ring their tunes.

Tired and weary 'minorettes'. with their colorful dresses.

The eye catcher of the whole parade.

Now will you look at that beauty. Cheers to you mademoiselle.

Prieto Diaz High School 'minorettes' with their respective poses.

Prieto Diaz High School xylophone players.

The crowned beauty queen of the Prieto Diaz fiesta 2010. Lovely nose piercing ma'am, frigging awesome.

Prawns, prawns, prawns, prawns.

Poor old piggy never had the chance. Tasty meat still.

Prieto Diaz High School drum corps exhibition.

Prieto Diaz High School drum corps beating the beat.

Prieto Diaz High School xylophone players ringing its tune.

Prieto Diaz High School drum corps stood awesome with their beat.

Prieto Diaz High School drum corps beating.

Prieto Diaz High School majorette strikes a pose.

Curious kid with his dad check outs the Prieto Diaz High School drum corps exhibition.

Peddled cotton candies are always a treat to little kids.

Air dolls peddled within the Prieto Diaz main court.

Simple life that i miss everyday. Our resident barber, handyman and very good friend Papa Ote cuts Manoy Rudy hair within the shade of the 'tambayan'.

A local tourist try the crystal clear waters of one Coron's many lakes.

A view of the Calamian Islands from above aboard one of the small carriers that fly the Manila - Busuanga route.

Five peso pork barbeques abound the streets around the Coron market.

A local comteplates weather to jump or not into the clear waters of Barracuda lake.

A western tourist navigate the tricycle-riddled Coron market.

A boatman sits silently on the bow while the boat approaches Banol beach.

A skindiver fins himself upward for a fresh supply.

Another skindiver explores the aquarium-like Kayangan lake.

One of the local carriers that make the daily flight to Busuanga.

Remnants from the past. Steel drums litter the cargo hold of one of Coron Bay's many WW2 wrecks.

An outrigger peacefully sits on the beach while waiting for the tourists.

A diver prepares to enter one of the World War 2 era wrecks.

The sun as it slowly drown into the Calamian horizon.

The taxi cab version of Coron town.

The moon patienly waiting for the Calamian sky to darken and have its reign.

Limestone cliffs fence most of the islands.

An experienced boatman directing the outrigger off the shallow parts of the sea as it approach Barracuda lake.

Locals and tourists alike frequently dip into Maquinit Hot Spring to relax their tired bodies from the activities of the day.

The sunset view from the summit of Mt Tapyas.

A diver relaxing himself while en route to one of the many wreck dive sites of Coron.

Our fiesta boat.

Pandan Island beach front view.

Lunch time at Pandan Island.

Horse shoe crab found wandering along the Pandan Island shore line.

Snake Island decrepit cottages.

One of the guest trying the flying camera trick.

Mangroves along Snake Island.

Pandan Island snake-shaped white sandbar.

Pandan Island snake-shaped white sandbar.

Well maintained cottages on the Starfish Island.

Mangroves within the Starfish Island.

Tourist alike posing before disembarking the Starfish Island.

Avilon Zoo Macaws

Avilon Zoo resident Orangutan - I pity this animal for some reason, it acts and moves like a sweet human child yet somehow invokes me a guilt feeling that this animal doesn't belong here.

Avilon Zoo friendly hawk

Freshwater crocodile

Huge aquarium with huge freshwater fishes.

Rabbit and hamster feeding. Cost around Php 20 for one stick of carrot.

Avilon Zoo herons

Huge Arapaimas wadding. Visitors can feed them with chicken heads that cost Php 50 for six pieces.

Lazy Malayan Tapir, it was sleeping the whole time we were in the zoo.

Two Ark Avilon Zoo resident Puma.

Avilon Zoo resident tiger.

Avilon Zoo main hall. Glass cages that houses large animals are on both sides.

Avilon Zoo white tiger

Visayan Spotted Deer

Little turtles hanging out

The king of the zoo, Panthera Leo

Avilon Zoo Leopard

Avilon Zoo main hall with its massive hanging lighting fixtures.

Crows on the steps.

Avilon Zoo second floor houses more animals like goats, sheeps, some exotics birds, snakes etc, children playpen and a small cafeteria.

The not so eager-and-happy-band welcoming new arrivals.

Dos Palmas resort pathway to the main hall.

Dos Palmas rooms in stilts view from the main beach front.

Posing and basking in the Dos Palmas sun.

Pathway to the resort mini port - going to the snorkeling area, south side of the island.

Clear and deep waters around the island resort.

On the way to the Dos Palmas snorkeling area.

Snorkeling in Dos Palmas. Corals and marine life is abundant in the island, scuba diving is a must.

Resort guests are assigned an specific table on the dining hall.

Meals are served buffet on Dos Palmas Island Resort. Dishes range from Asian and local delicacies.

Dos Palmas grilled fish and some local vegetable dish.

Dos Palmas main dining hall, im guessing it can house at least 150 guests.

Dos Palmas souvenir shop.

Orange and watermelon desserts.

Dos Palmas resort main swimming pool.

Dos Palmas beach front - Water sports equipments includes diving and snorkeling gears, kayaks etc.

Dos Palmas beachfront cabanas, the main shoreline is peppered with this.

Dos Palmas main beach front.

Dos Palmas main beach front.

Dos Palmas service port. This is where the crews, resort supplies etc are unloaded.

Kayaking around the beach front. Kayaks and snorkel gears are free for the guest to use.

Guests trying out the kayaks. Ive noticed Dos Palmas resort guest composed mainly of Koreans, not so many westerners this time of the year.