Recently went to Donsol to do some research for a publication. The Alcantara family was nice enough to invite me on a road trip to Donsol. : )

Bicol landscape is picturesque, with Mt. Mayon and Mt. Isarog dominating the lanscape it was truly breathtaking.

Donsol is a coastal town made famous for the whale shark sightings during the summer. It was a surreal, beautiful and awesome experience swimming with the gentle 'butanding' or whale sharks. I was so moved by the whole experience that I have no pictures of these gentle giants! Ha! Some things are made to be remembered in memory.

But there is more to Donsol than the whale sharks. There is a firefly tour. Along the river bank that opens up to the bay, mangrove forests can be found. At night these mangroves light up like Christmas lights! I have never in my life seen so many fireflies, just fantastic!