I’ve been wondering for the past few days if I would make a blogpost about our staycation in Camarines Sur, Bicol. Primarily because, that specific place holds a sacred space in my life, especially with my husband, mainly for its simplicity and beauty combined which can be ruined when tourists found what is special about the place. Because admit it or not, we humans, destroy beautiful things. We’ve witnessed it, not only with Boracay. I could make a list of tourist destinations that are being ruined by irresponsible tourists and make a book with the pages. That’s how dangerous humans are.

But, I realized, I can share our staycation without pinpointing the location. I can write about it without inviting you to go the place (except for our beloved, they are the exceptions). Also, I’ve shared some stuff about this place four years ago as our honeymoon get-away, but every trip holds a different story, and the place grew more beautiful or perhaps, because I had the time to experience almost all the activities the island offers during this staycation.

Activities:

1. Sunset Viewing – it is always beautiful to see sunsets at the bay but if you are to rank them, I think my husband’s hometown, particularly at their community, is on the top 5.

2. Boating – this is where I see the home island of my husband more beautiful, by looking it from a distance, on a boat. Also, I can personally witness how crystal clear the sea surrounding the island.

You can watch how crystal clear the ocean is on this link: Staycation in Camarines Sur (CamSur)

3. Simply sitting by the shore – that’s the magic of the simplicity of this island, you can just sit by the shore and watch people do their own thing, like catching sea bounties, and feel so relaxed perhaps with a book and coffee on your side.

 

 

 

4. Swimming – daytime and nighttime swimming is something that you can’t say no to, it’s like you can’t say no to the invitation of the ocean to feel her with your whole being. It’s so enticing you can’t say no.

 

 

5. Falls and River – there will be a short trek to experience this activity. So experiencing the river and falls comes with a gift of seeing and.inhaling nature’s eyecandies.

There you go, and if you really insist to witness the place first hand, drop a comment or message us, perhaps after some interviews, we can rent you the staycation package. The locals are very polite, and they maintain the place so clean, so if you by any chance pollute the place, I will be the one dealing with you on their behalf, and man, I am not very polite.

The only unpleasant experience you must expect is the roadtrip going to Bicol. I am really frustrated, disappointed, and angry with the government failing to provide the basics for its people. Sobrang lubak, malapit na sa rough road ang daan sa national highway ng Bicolandia. Mga nakahelicopter ata ang mga pulpol na politiko, lintek. Anyway, I believe and still look forward for the betterment, because I know there are also good politicians who aim nothing but the best for the country. I am praying for them.

Here’s a short video documentation of our staycation: CamSur Staycation

I know you are looking for the itinerary and budget breakdown, so here:

Itinerary

Day 0 – left Cavite
10:00 AM – CamSur
Day 1 – Rest
Day 2 – Activity 1, 3, 4
Day 3 – Activity 2, 5
Day 4 – Rest
Day 5 – Back to Cavite
11:00 PM – Arrived home

Budget Breakdown

1500 – Motorcycle Gas