# 2025 Camino de Peñafrancia (Day 3)

- Link: https://caminodepenafrancia.org/2025-camino-de-penafrancia-day3/
- Published: 2025-09-05T12:04:50+08:00
- Author: Dennis Marpuri

Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Polangui, Albay to 
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Buhi,
Cam Sur**Distance:** 24 km

![Entrance facade of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Buhi, Camarines Sur, featuring
its church doors and architectural details.](https://caminodepenafrancia.org/wp-
content/uploads/2021/07/DAY-2.png)

Today, the pilgrims on the Camino de Peñafrancia crossed the provincial boundary
from Albay to Camarines Sur. Out of the original 14 pilgrims, only 11 have continued
on to complete their journey; the others will join later. This leg of the journey
is the most challenging, as it involves a long uphill climb through a less populated
area with limited food and water supplies. Our trimobile transportation managed 
to navigate the incline with a lot of effort, as it was packed with backpacks and
luggage.

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The weather was pleasant throughout the climb. They crossed into the boundary of
Camarines Sur at 10:14 AM. Our trimobile support finally came through and brought
us a water supply. It might be a good time for a coffee break; they wish there were
a Jollibee or McDonald’s nearby to help us refuel with some energy.

The pilgrims had traveled 12 kilometers, which is nearly halfway to their final 
destination. Unfortunately, there was no food in sight, except for the leftovers
from the previous night’s dinner.
They arrived at St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Church
at 10:44 AM. This first parish is located on the border of Camarines. They still
need to cover another 7.6 kilometers to reach St. Francis of Assisi in Centro, Buhi.

![](https://caminodepenafrancia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1200x1800-blog-1-
1.png)

_Eina Arroyo from Pili, Cam Sur, and RB Pontejos from Sangay, Cam Sur, offer their
silent prayers at the altar._

![](https://caminodepenafrancia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1200x1800-blog-1.
png)

 _Before departing from St. Peter and Paul Parish, pilgrims gather to say their 
morning prayers._

All 11 pilgrims reached their final destination at 2:10 PM. Suddenly, heavy rain
began pouring and continued into the late night, with intermittent showers. The 
pilgrims’ mass was scheduled for 6:00 PM, and some new pilgrims arrived before it
started. The group of 13 pilgrims from Ocampo was able to catch up in time for the
mass. After the service, the parish church hosted a dinner for the pilgrims in a“
budol” style.
We ended the night with a few reminders for the pilgrims, and lights
out was set for 10:00 PM.

Regarding my personal health issue, I returned to Naga to consult my doctor. He 
prescribed two types of medicine, which have somewhat reduced the pain; however,
my toe is still swollen, and I am unable to wear my hiking shoes.

**BUEN CAMINO!
VIVA LA VIRGEN!VIVA DIVINO ROSTRO!

**About the Author**

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**DENNIS T. MARPURI** graduated from Ateneo de Naga High School. He was an independent
IT consultant in the US and worked in nine different states doing contracts primarily
with Federal government agencies and Fortune 500 companies. He also became a professional
photographer covering NCAA college sports. Now retired, he and his wife love to 
travel to Europe. They divide their time between Northern California with their 
immediate family and Ocampo, Camarines Sur, his hometown, where he promotes mountain
biking for the local youth. He is the founder and principal advocate of Camino de
Penafrancia.