Bohol has always been one of my dream places of the country. The land of speaking “J”, instead of “Y”, and “H” instead of “K”. E.g. “Siya” will be spoken “Sija” and “Ako” will be “Aho”. (Pardon for the little knowledge......Well, that's what I often heard of my then bol-anon officemates when they talk.) I remember how excited I was after days of discussing our plans of going there with few of my officemates in Cebu then, BUT ,never was it realized. Not until six years, six looong years (haha!) after, unexpected opportunities came. I get to take a trip there for free!!!!!
First stop. Baclayon Church.
One of the old churches in the Philippines. Inside has life-size statue of Mary, Joseph, Fr. Pio, Pieta, and other religious symbols. The convent beside is now made into a museum. The stones and walls, evident of how strong it is because they were made of coral stones and eggwhites. Yes, eggwhites! Wonderful!.... Proper attire is observed inside the church.
Gift Shop.
Peanut kisses at factory price and more souvenir items to choose.
Chocolate Hills.
Wow. As in WoW!!!!! Chocolate hills truly is incomparable and spectacular. They're like GIANT Hershey's Kisses.. yumyum! I've never seen anything more beautiful like them yet. Not yet.
Loboc River.
I love rivers. I love food (eat-all-you-can). I LOVE FLOATING RESTAURANTS!!!! I love serenades while eating. I love seeing people dance while you eat. I love everything. This is my Most favorite part of the trip, super!
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| eating, singing and dancing...love, love, love |
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| also, feed your eyes with these beauties |
Man-made Mahogany Forest.
You'll be awed with these very tall mahogany trees.
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| you will have that "para kang nasa States" feeling |
Tarsier.
When you think of Tarsier, you'll think of Bohol. One that Bohol is famous of. I never thought they'll be so small, as small as your fist but have huge eyes. Tarsiers can't be brought as pets since they are suicidal. They'll bang their heads to the wall until they die...tsk tsk tsk.
Beautiful. Wonderful. Grateful.
Photos taken : January 27, 2012
