May whale shark update May 2008 Donsol whale shark update We took a trip to Donsol to see if there were any late season whale sharks still in the bay. Read more...   Big fat whalesharks of Donsol Big fat whale sharks of Donsol On sunny days these magnificent polka dotted sharks cruise just below the surface making for easy spotting. The boatman will then position the boat so the swimmers can jump off the boat near the fish and give chase. Read more...   Around Donsol Around Donsol Donsol is a boring but friendly little town in Sorsogon district of Bicol province where the whale shark watching is based. The town shuts down around 7 pm with the exception of a few small eateries around the market. Read more...   Donsol Lodging Hernandez Lodging House Both the Santiago and Hernandez guest houses at the jeepney corner in Donsol are good budget places to stay for the backpacker. It is just a short walk to the market and a 15 peso jeepney ride to the tourist center in the mornings from where the boats leave to look at the whale sharks. Read more...   Ticao Island Ticao Island Pilar to Masbate The best part of this trip is squeezing between Ticao Island and the beautiful but tiny islands of Bagababoy and San Miguel. Read more...   Sorsogon Sorsogon The mellow city of Sorsogon is at the end of a shallow muddy bay at the southern end of the Bicol province in southern Luzon. Read more...   Philippine cockfighting Philippine cockfighting These roosters have long razors attached to their feet and fight till the death. We witnessed one fight where they both lashed out in a fierce display of bravado but they both fell over dead. Read more...