I ♥ Bohol: Balicasag and Virgin Island

We woke up early in the morning to witness the wild dolphins near Balicasag Island which one of the  great and exciting attraction when you visit Bohol. I love dolphins! They are intelligent and loving creature and  I love seeing those natural smiles on their faces!

As you can see there are other boats approaching to witness the dolphins. I felt like I was in a computer games and whoever see the dolphins first will win! hahaha

 Here the are! Wohoho! I could help but to be excited upon seeing these lovely creatures!

I know, I know my photo sucks! I was having a hard time catching up with them. They are so fast that I wanted to look at them first before taking photos!The dolphins shows lasts for only 15-30 minutes and will no longer jump out of the water or show their fins because of  hot climate above the sea level.

 Next: Balicasag Island

 Approaching the Balicasag Island to do some snorkeling baby!

Balicasag Island is gifted with nice spot in diving and snorkeling. As we approach the island, our boatman was already waiting for us.We rented our snorkeling gears and headed to the site. Unlike other tour packages, our boat man actually guide us during our snorkeling gig:)

 Look how clear the water is!

It was actually peak season when we visited Bohol so there are tons of tourist doing some snorkeling and diving in Balicasag.Remember to bring some bread for fish feeding. Hmm, I wish one day to buy an underwater camera so i can have a chance to take photos under water. But  I tell you, It was amazing underwater. It was like another world out there. Coral reefs are like castles, and fish are like prince and princesses wearing their colorful clothes.

It was fun, hot summer day! Bohol indeed  is one of the provinces that has finest beach. The water was so clear and they have beautiful corals! Snorkeling never failed to amazed us but we did enjoy more snorkeling in deep water that of shallow one.

We changed our clothes at the island. and headed to our next stop: Virgin Island

Not far from the Balicasag island where the less explored virgin island is located. My uncle loved this place. The island isn't that big so we explored it by just walking around. There were vendors selling shells and sea urchin which my uncle tried and didn't like it at all. Hahaha

Actually, there are a lot of people in that island during that day. A lot of them were families having a bonding time together by picnicking.

 After exploring the island and have our skin burned, we went to  small store where we bought banana cue, buko juice and puto.Yummy!

                    Grabe, neger na talaga ako dito.

After a while, we headed back to our boat and return to Panglao for our Pangalo Island tour. We will have our lunch at BOHOL BEE FARM! Excited!
 

The beautiful and pristine beach of Panglao Island, Bohol. I had a great time exploring these Island. We are so lucky to have this crystal clear water beaches, powdery sand and amazing underwater gems.

“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharial Nehru

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Bayoyoy, Hinagdanan Cave and Shell museum 

I took the plunge @Danao Adventure Park 

Panglao Island Nature Resort and Spa

I ♥ Bohol: Tarsier, manmade forest and Chocolate Hills!

One of the main reason people flock to Bohol is to see the famous but endangered specie, Tarsier. It is considered to be the world’s smallest primate, measures about 12 centimeters in length.

It's so amazing to finally be this close with a tarsier whom I used to see only at the faded books in high school. They are so cute I wanted to put them inside my pocket! But beware, because these little creatures has suicidal tendencies. Camera flashes, being touched and super closed with them is not allowed. Tarsier are shy and nervous that's why when people are not careful, it may lead  with hitting its head against “objects” that can  kill it because of its thin skull.

Tarsier are solitary animals. They sleep during and active at night. They are adorable sleepy heads and I wish I could touch them! It was an amazing experience seeing the creature that made the Philippines more fun!

 Next:

Bohol man made forest is a picturesque place that you should not miss!It is mainly composed of Mahogany trees about 2 kilometers stretched densely. It was a unique and relaxing site with its tidy road and forest. When you enter the  dense forest, you can feel the sudden change in temperature and the freshness of the air which is really, really nice:)

When you are in this magnificent area you will rarely see the sun and even if it is summer you still don’t feel the entire heat due to the shades from the branches and leaves. I salute those brilliant Filipinos who started this brilliant idea of preservation. This will definitely help make the Earth a better place to live in

Next: Chocolate Hills

When I was in High school, I always thought what would the real chocolate hills look like. Never in my wildest dream I will find myself standing up-close and personal with the Chocolate hills.

 

  Chocolate hills is truly one of a kind.  It’s  so amazing how the magical hands of nature made these cone-shaped hills. Up to this day, geologists haven’t reached a general agreement  on how the Chocolate Hills were formed. Amazing right?

 But, there are different  legends swirling around Bohol about the formation of the chocolate hills..The first one is that there are Two fighting giants who throw sand and stones at each other which lasted for days. The two giants eventually got tired and had forgotten to clean up the mess they had made.

The other one  tells a story of a powerful giant named Arogo  He  fell in love with Aloya,  a simple mortal. But then Aloya died,and left Arogo in so much pain and misery. Because of his sorrow he could not stop crying and giant tears fell down his eyes. When his tears dried, the Chocolate Hills were formed.

                                                                                         You have to climb these stairs to enjoy the magnificent view of the Chocolate Hills

                                          

 Laughing trip @ the chocolate hills

 Bohol country Side tour is an awesome experience! For just a day, you can see historical places, amazing creatures and magnificent views. It was such a fulfilling and humbling experienced for me.. reaching places I never thought I would finally reached .--Leah

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Aproriana, Butterfly Garden and Tigbao Hanging Bridge

 Cruising the Loboc River

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 Bohol Bee Farm

Bayoyoy, Hinagdanan Cave and Shell museum 

I took the plunge @Danao Adventure Park 

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I ♥ Bohol: Cruising the Loboc River

One of the main attraction in Bohol Country Side tour is the Loboc River Cruise. And your's truly is excited as well as hungry to try cruising around Loboc while eating a hearty lunch.

 Some Souvenir shop

 The cute floating Resto:)

 


As we aboard I noticed that the crew starts to prepare drinks and fruit desert which include banana, pine apple and water melon.Deserts are maja blanca, sweet potato and biko.Main dish are veggies, squid, chicken etc. The food was already prepared but continue to be warm because they  store it using food warmers. It was a buffet style. I love their soup and the food was...ok., never mind.

An acoustic band was serenading the crowd with beautiful old and new songs.  I haven't eaten much because I was busy looking at the beautiful scenery of Loboc as the cold wind touched my face while serene,  soothing voices was serenading us. It was such a wonderful experience for me. I'm here in Bohol, with two wonderful people that I love , cruising the unpolluted  water of Loboc River.

 The Loay Bridge

 A Scenic View. Amazing!

Busan Falls.

Rondalla and Dance Group

Before going back , they  took us to  Rondalla and Dance Group housed in a Nipa Hut along the river. Where young and old group entertained us by plying popular local songs and dances. 

 I couldn't help but to join! At first nobody dared to go down  and join until they saw me !

My mom joined the Tinikling dance!

  

It atmosphere was fun and friendly ! We all  enjoyed the 10 minute show and showed it by giving donation.

                                                     

                                                                        

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Bayoyoy, Hinagdanan Cave and Shell museum 

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I ♥ Bohol: Aproriana,Butterfly Garden, Tigbao Hanging Bridge

I'm not a  fan of snake, ever! But this one was included in our tour packages so why not visit it as well right?

Prony is a self-developed and trained Python found in the Philippines. It is  biggest and longest Phyton in  in the Island of Bohol. No one, I mean no one among us dare to come inside the cage to touch or even take a photo with Prony.









The place has an entrance fee of 15 pesos.You can also  see other animals here.

 Hello monkey, how do you do?

 There is also a souvenir shop here where you can buy pasalubong like shirt, bag and Bohol's delicacy.We didn't buy anything because I heard that it is much cheaper in Tigbao Hanging bridge.He..he

A stunning view outside aproariana.
 Next-Butterfly farm

I love butterflies! I think they are wonderful creation of God that  gives beautiful colors in our world.When we went to Palawan, I expected to see lots of butterflies to play with. I was a little disappointed because  I didn't find many butterflies so I did not expect anything here at Butterfly Farm in bohol.

We paid fifty pesos entrance fee. There was a tour guide who will explain about butterflies, cocoon and moth.

My uncle actually enjoyed listening to the tour guide. Asking questions from time to time.He even told me "Maganda yung ganyan, may nagpapaliwanag, may natutunan." Wow!

On our way to the sanctuary. It was actually a landscaped garden full of flowering plants and of course, butterflies. Our guide said that more than 60 species of butterflies come to the garden. It was really nice, I kind a like it because the place was cool and relaxing.



















....and our epic photo shoot begun, bwahahaha!

The butterflies are actually in two's.Why? The guide told as that is was mating season!!

 See, by two's.

 This spot is cute, I feel like dancing:)

Kakulay ng damit ko, hahaha.

Before going to our next destination, I decided to have a picture with an Iguana. I asked my uncle if he wanted to touch it but he said he has a skin allergy. Weee, di nga???

Next: Tigbao Hanging Bridge
It was shaky, slippery  and fun!Its railings made of steel and flooring of bamboo, this bridge isn’t really  the safest bridge in the world but I like the feel of it shaking under my feet, the cool breeze against my face and I loved hearing the other tourist screaming at the top of their lungs when somebody shook the bridge. 

 Suspended some 25 meters above the Loboc River, the Tigbao Hanging Bridge connects two barangays. Crossing the bridge was quite a experience. It offers a good view of the Loboc river. There’s also a souvenir shop on the other side of the bridge where you can buy the cheapest souvenir items.We actually bought t-shirts and a nice bag:)

My mom and my uncle, holding side by side while crossing the bridge.

“A wise traveler never despises his own country.” – Carlo Goldoni

More Post:

Blood Compact and Baclayon Chruch

  Cruising the Loboc River

 Tarsier, Man-Made Forest and Chocolate Hills

Dolphin watching at Balicasag Island and Virgin Island 

 Bohol Bee Farm

Bayoyoy, Hinagdanan Cave and Shell museum 

I took the plunge @Danao Adventure Park 

Panglao Island Nature Rerost and Spa