"...they are the stratus clouds, the low lying pieces of clouds and hurray!!!!!!! - I am above them!"

Visiting the province of Albay for the first time, what I only knew is to be mesmerized by the view of the stunning and lovely Mayon Volcano as being seen from below, or from the plains. But oh yeah, I did a different thing like some other travelers have done - I captured the beauty of Albay and guess where I am? I was on a high altitude at the slope of Mayon Volcano while viewing the beautiful scene of Albay from the sky!

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At the location where I was standing, I was lucky enough to see the highlands of Albay (and that is the Mt. Malinao), the Lagonoy Gulf and of course the plains below.

At the photo above, you can see the plains (or can I call it valley since it is in between two mountains?) of Tabaco City, the municipality of Malilipot and Malinao - still in Albay and how I wish I can also see the island of Catanduanes here but just never mind.

The view is an instant refreshment to my soul as I see the view with the clouds on an elevation leveled to where I was standing.

I was in fact at the Mayon Resthouse Park in Tabaco City, Albay where I reached halfway the peak of Mayon Volcano (almost). From this park, you can afford to see the view of this 3 dimensions I am referring, the highlands (Mt. Malinao), the sea (Lagonoy Gulf) and the plains below.

Who would expect that from this part of the slope of Mayon, there exists a park considering that Mayon is very active. If Mayon has washed out the Cagsawa church, what about this park which is even closer to the crater?

Well, well, well, don't underestimate. People who are already familiar with the activity of Mayon tell that this spot at the slope of this volcano is a safe zone.

The lava that flows from the crater of this potentially angry volcano does not pass through here that's why the park still exists and it is where I am standing now.

The two photos above show the view of the Lagonoy Gulf (to the Pacific Ocean) and the "whitish" aggregates at the center of the photo is the central business district of the city of Tabaco.

With our accidental tour guide (because he was not actually a tour guide, we just picked him up somewhere), he told me that Tabaco City is the take off point for people who are going to the island province of Catanduanes. You gotta ride a ferry from Tabaco City and I hope you can spot the "super tiny" ferries at my photos above, uh! (Hint: Focus at the right side)

So that is the Lagonoy gulf as seen from the point where I am standing now, and yes, I am still on a high elevation at the slope of Mt. Mayon.

And from here, I  was actually above the clouds! Notice my photos especially the first one. You will be able to see the smoke-like thing floating in the air.

Those aren't smoke, it is hardly possible to have a thick smoke build up with that elevation. Now you know, they are the stratus clouds (correct me if I'm wrong), the low lying pieces of clouds and hurray!!!!!!! - I am above them!
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38 comments:

  1. been there several times since our place is just an hour or so drive...really a great place!

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  2. I am from Albay and grew up seeing Mayon Volcano everyday of my life. I am proud of the majestic Mayon.

    Mayon Volcano is the only perfect cone shape volcano.

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  3. awesome pictures! The last time I saw Mayon volcano was in 1997 and of course only from afar.. wish to visit this place again with my family. :)
    - sionee

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  4. Oh, those are clouds. I thought fog so I was thinking, parang super lamig! :D

    -KC Canlas

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  5. Good location - a birds eye view of the entirety of Albay. Nice shots too..

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  6. Not everybody gets to see such a majestic scenery as these. You are lucky to have seen such wonder. I hope I'll witness these too.

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  7. I love the view! Thanks for sharing the beauty of Mayon in your perspective...

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  8. You're photos are always awesome. I'm amazed at how you can always take the top view.

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  9. OMg ang Ganda!!!! I'm speechless sana makarating ako dyan!

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  10. You were literally in cloud nine. Would have love to trade places with your at that moment:)

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  11. great shots here, almost like heaven on earth

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  12. The view is different when its from above pala. Interesting take on Albay.

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  13. balak namin i-roadtrip from Manila hanggang dito.haha

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  14. @killerfiller!

    Go! Ang saya kayang mag-road trip... :))

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  15. like feeling cloud9. Hahaha Sound like your having fun.

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  16. Been to Albay many times. At hindi ako magsasawang balikbalikan to. Great shots dude! :)

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  17. @Jenny,

    Oo nga. Ang lamig dito at talagang high-altitude na.

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  18. @Noks, Sining Factory,

    True, gusto ko nga rin bumalik uli eh. Hindi nakakawala ng amazement ang Mayon.

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  19. beautiful photos there! :)
    clearly you enjoyed and very scenic talaga ang place.
    hopefully i'd go there someday. :3

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  20. my family's originally from Albay, I have yet to see the place "above the clouds" you talking about!... seem a very romantic place to share with your loved one!:)

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  21. @Gemma: exactly, and it's way too chilly hear. Bring some extra jacket.

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  22. Stratus clouds are known to be as rain clouds. When rain is coming or about to fall, stratus clouds are usually formed. These clouds are in approximately 2,000 m (6,000 ft) below the altitude.

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  23. @Sir Gil. I'm glad I could be right :)) Mayon is more than 8,000 feet, so it is possible that these are stratus clouds considering they could be lower than 6,000 feet and I am near the crater.

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  24. amazing vantage point!
    I guess you'll need more of wide lenses.
    But then the point here is to show the plains of Albay, and the slopes of Mt Mayon

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  25. That was really a good perspective of Albay. Atop of almost everything, plus it gives you a perfect vantage point to cover almost everything. ^_^

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  26. @Simurgh, how I wish. I only use point and shoot. I don't have DSLR :(

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  27. Never been to Albay. But It's such an awesome place. Great picture.

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  28. dude, you are lucky to have seen such a wonderful majestic Mayon.. but you haven't seen its truest beauty.. try to visit there in the month of September til December and you will see Mayon, especially at night, flowing its red hot lava, like a teardrops at night..

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    1. Blaire, yep! You have just mentioned the scene I always wanted to capture.

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  29. Seeing majestic Mayon and being with someone special, wagi! :D Been to Albay many years back, sana makabalik ulit. :)

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    1. PinayWanderer, tama. lalo na kapag mas malamig-lamig ang paligid. haha.

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  30. very nice!! nung nagpunta kami jan tanghali na, although malamig pa rin, it doesn't look as magical as the ones on your photos

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  31. @Kuya Christian, salamat po. MAganda po talaga 'yung place kaya ganyan, haha. I use point and shoot lang.

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  32. A Romantic spot for dating, i bet you can view sunset on that spot. oh one more thing Great photoshoot.

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  33. Thanks you so much philtrvia01 for those kind words :))

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