It was so rejuvenating to revisit the Cagsawa Ruins and the Mayon Skyline (formerly called Mayon Resthouse), with our first time at Busay Falls this morning. We ended our day in a cool refreshing dip at Dhio Endheka Spring Resort located in Barangay Buang, municipality of Tabaco. We were so thankful to my uncle, Tito Jaime for providing his jeepney and his driver Danny on our road trip to my humble hometown, Albay.
We are all ready to get down and swim!
Before we head off to Albay this summer, I got acquainted with a fellow Bicolano, Kuya Ben Gonzales, a relative of the owner of the resort. I told him of our plan of getting back to Dhio Endheka. He was so kind for giving us a discount on the entrance fee. Thanks Kuya Ben!
The main attraction of the resort
From Mayon Skyline, travel time going down the main highway was twenty minutes only. From Crossing Mayon, we crossed the highway and headed to the small road leading to Dhio Endheka Resort. Parking was free. Everyone was excited as we hopped out from the jeepney and went down excitedly to the concrete steps with flat landings and handrails. The first attraction that greeted us was the children’s playground brightly painted in colorful hues.
The hundred steps in getting to the main resort
I introduced myself to Amy the owner of the resort and told her the discount given by Kuya Ben. She nodded with no hesitation and told me the entrance fee was P80 and P500 for the picnic table. With or without belonging, we will pay for the table, that’s the resort’s policy. Shen was free of charge since she was below 3 years old. The discount is applied only to the entrance fee. I paid P800 for the 8 of us. Not bad, thanks Kuya Ben again!
Pao was enjoying his swim at the toddler’s pool
There were five swimming pools in the resort, 3 toddler’s pools, the regular pool, and the large pool. We chose the picnic table near the first pool and put all our stuff. Then we excitedly dashed into the cold and clean waters which flowed from the mountain’s natural springs. Indeed, it was so refreshing. It was very safe for the kids for there was no harmful chemical on it, purely natural water. We took all the chances to swim to all the pools.
Huddling bathers flocked to the largest pool which was the main attraction of the resort. It was under renovation during our first visit, it’s good we could now dive into it! Yahoo! We all enjoyed our swimming activity not minding the scorching heat of the sun that will surely make our skins dark. Haha!
The Octopus in Toddler’s Pool
The new attraction in the resort was the pirate ship. But typhoon Reming had devastated its area. Despite the rampaging attack of last year’s super typhoon, the ship stood still, only that there was no water surrounding it anymore. The ship was lifeless now, abandoned in what seemed to be a deserted island.
The Pirate Ship, the newest attraction but was damaged by typhoon Reming
So thankful as my eyes perceived the natural wonder surrounding the resort. It was so soothing hearing the sound of the cascading water and the chirping sounds of birds. We really had a great rewarding day. This was indeed a good escape from the muddling temperature. I just love to go back and stay much longer.
Pao and Kuya Mac at the pool near the entrance
It was so delightful visiting Albay again which was well-endowed with many natural wonders. Though time was limited, we enjoyed a one-day relaxing sojourn in our simple and yet beautiful hometown this summer.
IN GETTING THERE:
In Tabaco town proper, there are jeepneys bound to Ligao City. The resort is on the right side opposite the signboard Crossing Buang which is the jump-off point going to Mayon Skyline. Ask the driver to drop you off at the resort. It is just a short walk coming from the main highway.
Enjoy!