Bohol
I went to Bohol last Feb. 13-15 2012 via Air Philippines. I went with
my co-workers namely Trina, Norvin and Kim. We stayed in Dumaluan Beach Resort.
I asked the help of Bohol Sun Valley Tours and Travel for our itinerary and
accommodation.
1st Day- Just enjoyed the beach and the pool
I and Trina came earlier due to flight changes. Since we were still
waiting for Norvin and Kim, we tried the resort’s beach and the clean pool. The
pool has a section for kids and has a life guard on duty. When Kim and Norvin
arrived, it was very late in the afternoon so we just all rested and after a
while decided to stroll along the beach and look for a place to have our dinner. It
was Valentine’s Day so the restaurant prepared a band to sing love songs for their guests.
We enjoyed the food, the serene place and the romantic ambience. We saw a “fun
spa”. It’s fish spa actually and we tried it! The fish will clean your feet and
we all can’t stop giggling! The resort is decorated with hearts in celebration
of the V-Day.
the facade of the resort
Kim gamely posed even at night
our spacious room
the sweet bedroom
ref, t.v and side table
Trina enjoying the pool
cold beach and fine sand
Sexy Norvin on the swing
Valentine's Day Celebration
Decorated resort
Happy Valentines!
Our yummy dessert!
Our appetizing dinner!
let's eat!
Fantastic sizzling shrimp!
strolling at night
exploring by day
Fun Spa!
I can't stop giggling!
2nd Day – Bohol Country Side Tour
We had our breakfast buffet. The foods are traditional Filipino breakfast
such as fried egg, tocino, tapa and longganisa. We had watermelon for dessert.
eat your heart out!
coffee, juice or tea?
*Blood Compact Site
The site where Datu Sikatuna and Gen. Legazpi deepened their friendship
through blood compact.
power four strikes again!
*Baclayon Church and Musuem
The most preserved Church in Asia and oldest Church in Bohol. The museum
is the home of antique chairs, musical instruments, bibles, holy images and
other sacred things of Baclayon Church. Taking pictures is not allowed inside
the museum.
The image of St. Pio reflected on the left side pillar of the church
Kim and Trina showing off their new watches :D
Old Interior
Praise the Lord!
historic bamboo pipe organ
stairs leading to the museum
the front windows of the aged museum
the preserved windows at the back
Kim and the wishing well
lets go back and reminisce the past..
*Tarsier Conservation Center
Bohol is the home of the smallest primate with enormous eyes, the
Tarsier.
look at me!
scared of the cameras :c
Welcome to the conservation!
what a big face of the tarsier! joke only..
almost touching it!
*Loboc River Cruise
Located in the Municipality of Loboc, a mere 24
kilometers away from Tagbilaran City, the winding river plays host to cruisers
on board small bancas or floating restaurants. We
had our buffet lunch here. I sort of got dizzy in the cruise. Thank God the cruise didn’t really leave the place because the current is so strong since it
rained.
Loboc River Cruise
Pa-cute while getting chicken
on board the Cruise ship
*Bilar Man-Made forest
The Bohol Forest is a man-made mahogany forest
stretching in a two-kilometer stretch of densely planted Mahogany trees located
in the border of Loboc and Bilar towns. Before and after this man-made forest
are the naturally grown forests of Loboc and Bilar which are thick with a
kaleidoscope of green foliage, different species of trees and giant ferns
lining the road.
Nature trip!
oh I love the smell of the air!
*Chocolate Hills
The famed Chocolate Hills of Bohol are not only two but more than 1,268
cone-shaped hills – a very strange geological formation that has baffled a lot
of geologists. The hills are spread over an area of 50 square kilometers or
more and vary in size from 30 meters to 120 meters in height.
the starting point of seeing the beauty of nature!
God's wonderful creation!
The welcome sign!
Yes! what a breath taking view!
*Simply Butterflies Garden
This place has a lot of preserved butterflies! They even have cocoons. i enjoyed seeing the butterflies roam the garden.
This place has a lot of preserved butterflies! They even have cocoons. i enjoyed seeing the butterflies roam the garden.
Entrance of the garden
Kim & Norvin listening to the staff and looking at the butterflies
preserved butterflies
Butterfly Kim :D
the mascot of the garden
orange butterfly
*Exotic Zoo
This zoo has a very big python! I'm so scared! They also have meercats, bear cats, rabbits, ostrich and monkeys.
you can hold the small version!
*Loboc Eco Tourism Park
After scaring ourselves with the huge python, our tour guide this time decided to give us more excitement. We went to Loboc Ecotourism Park to frighten ourselves even more! We tried the zip line and the cable car. Trina as usual begged off from this once in a life time experience. The zip line is around 600 meters long while the cable car has the distance of 420 meters, both with the height of 100-120 meters. I enjoyed the cable car because the view below is astounding. You'll see the Loboc River and the lush, green scenery. It was really relaxing.
Super Norvin!
Wonder Girls!
Just Chill!
3rd Day- Balicasag and Virgin Island Hopping
We left the resort very early in the morning to watch the dolphins. Unfortunately we weren't able to see them because there were a lot of tourists too and the dolphins maybe got scared. We just proceeded to Virgin Island to stroll and later to Balicasag to swim and snorkel.
the whale and the Fisherman..joke only!
eager to see the dolphins!
tranquil Virgin Island!
abundant plants on the place
sea urchins for sale
cleaned sea shells
these can be your keep-sake when you go home
Cosmopolitan Bachelor wanna be!
Now ready for some action!
inviting view!
let's catch some!
how I wished Nemo was there!
fun activity!
fish lover!
hi friends!
Norvin's angels :D
come and get me!
surrounded with God's gift
playing with the star fish
*Departure
We made sure that we finished swimming before 3pm to catch our flight. Thanked God we were able to return to Manila safely even if it rained.
Norvin & Kim on the rainy airport
time to say goodbye!
Still flashing our smile even if we have to leave Bohol and face our work in Manila..*sigh*
I will always choose Bohol as one of my summer destinations. I really had fun in this place. I am recommending this tour for my friends, co-workers, family and loved ones! So what are you waiting for? Grab a ticket and explore Bohol!
