Post by NVP on Jan 2, 2008 18:42:11 GMT 8
Jude, Migs and I spent Christmas vacation with my parents in my hometown in Pamplona Camarines Sur from Dec 22- 24 2007. I brought with me my On One In Bred 29er bike with the hope that I could squeeze in some biking hours :DTexted Don who agreed to ride with me on the 23rd but on a limited time only as his wife was due to give birth any moment that week. (She gave birth last Dec 28 2007. Congrats padi !)
The ride started late (past 10 AM) as I needed to pick-up my bike at Pili Airport. (It was off-loaded the previous day due to volume of cargoes and passengers) From the airport I rode my bike and proceeded to CAMSUR Park first . Jude and Migs who traveled via van accompanied me to the park. After the usual foto ops with Migs and Jude at the park I biked to Concepcion Church in Panganiban Naga where I met up with Don (aka Donskido) and Ryan (aka rmeliton) while Jude and Migs stayed in Naga downtown to buy some groceries. From there, we proceeded to the Ateneo trails called as such simply because the trail ended up at Ateneo High School ;D. Due to time constraint Don had to depart early. On our way back Don and Ryan accompanied me to visit the oldest church in Naga as well as the Basilica which now houses the Our Lady of Penafrancia.
It was almost noon when I took the long road back to Pamplona from Naga City all by my lonesome Being a bike addict i rode all the way to Pasacao which is the Summer Capitol of Cam Sur due to its nice shorelines. It was my first visit to this place and the view was great 8-)It was almost 3pm when Jude called me from my parents’ house reminding me about the gathering at 4pm. I would have wanted to explore this town but I had to go back
I left my bike in Pamplona with the hope that for 2008 Bicol would be part of my ride itinerary. I even promised Don to join him and the local boys in one of their epic rides. I was already looking forward to Caramoan ride this year
Sharing with you some of the pics … happy viewing
At the Pili Airport
CAMSUR PARK
Behind me is what used to be the bike trail
Leaving Camsur Park
Welcome to Pili
Welcome to Naga
Don, Ryan & NVP at Concepcion Church
At the Trail Head (Ateneo Trail)
Ateneo High School
OLDEST CHURCH in Naga which used to house the Our lady of Penafrancia
BASILICA - the new house of OUR LADY OF PENAFRANCIA
WELCOME TO PAMPLONA (my birth town)
WELCOME TO PASACAO - Summer Capital of Bicol
ST ROSE DE LIMA in Pasacao (the 4th church i visited)
View of countryside
Pasacao Pier
Pasacao Beach
By my lonesome
I'll surely miss this bike (Left it in Pamplona for future rides in Bicol)
Thanks Don for showing me the trail and pointing me to the right direction on my way back to Pamplona
Nice to meet you Ryan
Thanks for looking ... Again Happy New Year to All !
The ride started late (past 10 AM) as I needed to pick-up my bike at Pili Airport. (It was off-loaded the previous day due to volume of cargoes and passengers) From the airport I rode my bike and proceeded to CAMSUR Park first . Jude and Migs who traveled via van accompanied me to the park. After the usual foto ops with Migs and Jude at the park I biked to Concepcion Church in Panganiban Naga where I met up with Don (aka Donskido) and Ryan (aka rmeliton) while Jude and Migs stayed in Naga downtown to buy some groceries. From there, we proceeded to the Ateneo trails called as such simply because the trail ended up at Ateneo High School ;D. Due to time constraint Don had to depart early. On our way back Don and Ryan accompanied me to visit the oldest church in Naga as well as the Basilica which now houses the Our Lady of Penafrancia.
It was almost noon when I took the long road back to Pamplona from Naga City all by my lonesome Being a bike addict i rode all the way to Pasacao which is the Summer Capitol of Cam Sur due to its nice shorelines. It was my first visit to this place and the view was great 8-)It was almost 3pm when Jude called me from my parents’ house reminding me about the gathering at 4pm. I would have wanted to explore this town but I had to go back
I left my bike in Pamplona with the hope that for 2008 Bicol would be part of my ride itinerary. I even promised Don to join him and the local boys in one of their epic rides. I was already looking forward to Caramoan ride this year
Sharing with you some of the pics … happy viewing
At the Pili Airport
CAMSUR PARK
Behind me is what used to be the bike trail
Leaving Camsur Park
Welcome to Pili
Welcome to Naga
Don, Ryan & NVP at Concepcion Church
At the Trail Head (Ateneo Trail)
Ateneo High School
OLDEST CHURCH in Naga which used to house the Our lady of Penafrancia
BASILICA - the new house of OUR LADY OF PENAFRANCIA
WELCOME TO PAMPLONA (my birth town)
WELCOME TO PASACAO - Summer Capital of Bicol
ST ROSE DE LIMA in Pasacao (the 4th church i visited)
View of countryside
Pasacao Pier
Pasacao Beach
By my lonesome
I'll surely miss this bike (Left it in Pamplona for future rides in Bicol)
Thanks Don for showing me the trail and pointing me to the right direction on my way back to Pamplona
Nice to meet you Ryan
Thanks for looking ... Again Happy New Year to All !