#lolasayongecosurfcamp

Recalling a perfect day at the beach, I would like to share my delightful experience at Lola Sayong Eco-Surf Camp (link directs to their website). This is a full-day adventure as we did not have the time to stay overnight.

From Daraga, Albay, we left the van terminal (P95 fare) at around 7 am and jumped off at around 9 am and then we rode a jeepney (P29 fare) going to Gubat, Sorsogon and rented it to take us to the surf camp (additional fee is paid, idk the sum cus my friend paid for it) . A tricycle ride (P10 fare) from the town’s center to the surf camp would be more practical.

A thrilling view of nature met us upon arriving at the camp.

Artistic surf boards turned into signage boards at the entrance.

Acoustic night every Saturday.

Souvenir items displayed at the counter. There is also a contribution fee of P25.

We rented an open cottage, it’s the nearest one to the beach (P200-250 I guess, I forgot the exact price).

This dingo by the beach accompanied us! :)

There is a hammock zone as you enter the camp. There are signage boards that promote peace and comfort. Really, this is a sanctuary where you can just lie down for a while and think nothing but the refreshing environment around you. You can just inhale the scent of nature, forget the stress-causing issues and escape the pollution in the city for a while.

They are environmental-friendly, hence the label, Eco-Surf Camp.

Alcohols are prohibited here. Unlike any other beach sites, this zone hates alcohol. Indeed a toxic-free area.

There are I think five or more hammocks in the area where you can read, take a nap, or listen to music but using your ear phones and head sets of course, just what the signage above ordered.

At lunch, we ordered food from the camp. They have a variety of dishes to choose from. We had grilled fish, pork liempo and a coconut milk-filled jack fruit with crab; also a bowl of rice. There are also viands which come with rice already but we ordered a group meal. They are freshly prepared because whenever the dish we requested is not available, they would go to the market and fetch the ingredients there.

Their shakes are really good!! A satisfying relief from the dry and sunny weather, only for P70 I think, not bad at all cus it’s worth it. Also, they use a very eco-friendly straw, made of paper, instead of plastic. Just don’t dip it there too long cus it might break into bits and be mixed up with the shake.

I enjoyed a scenic view of the beach just sitting there.

You cannot swim well on the beach mainly because; the waves kiss the shore every after a minute or less. This camp is really intended for surfing purposes. However, you can enjoy the waves too, as they catch you. For those who want to learn how to surf, there is a P250 fee per hour, which includes a surfing board and a personal tutor. My friends availed the service but there were four of them who tried to surf in an hour, one by one. Practical, isn’t it?