LOOKBOOK | 02May2015: Checked out, checked in, and went around town

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Yes, my joy couldn't be contained after the Mayon Volcano showed up somehow on a very cloudy day, not to mention that that day began with really heavy rain. And yes, I did check out (of our hotel in Sorsogon City), traveled some 60km and checked in (at another hotel in Legazpi City), and went around town (still in Legazpi) -- all in one day.

I didn't bother with outfit changes and just stuck with joggers, yet another tank top, and the same slip-on shoes I've been wearing since Day 1 of our trip. I simply pulled up the hems for an even more relaxed look befit of a vacation.

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The day started with a heavy rain and I was certainly bummed out about it.

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But I made a resolve to enjoy the day come what may.

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I know I'm out of shape. Okay, fat.

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But whatever, I'm pushing through with a tank. I just need to find the proper angles for photos. Haha!

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I really like Siama Hotel's design, that combination of bare concrete and hardwood.

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After an hour or so on the road, we finally checked in at our hotel in Legazpi. Good thing our balcony wasn't for nothing because somehow Mayon showed herself.

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Doing the tourist rounds in the city.

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Mayon overload, I know. It's, like, everywhere you look in the city you see the famous volcano.

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Oh, do I look so saintly! Not!

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Last look at Mayon for the day. This one's from the Daraga Church.

Vacation's over :(
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Tank top (Regatta); joggers (H&M); slip-ons (Zalora); straw hat (Zara); watch (Pebble Steel).

Comments

  1. Perla SanchezMay 5, 2015 at 10:37 PM

    I loved the photos! I really liked your hat! What a fun vacation, I hope I can travel more soon. :D

    http://perlasancheza.blogspot.com/

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  2. mikeMay 6, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    tank top overload.....keep it coming :)

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