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!

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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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  Blood Compact and Baclayon Chruch
Aproriana, Butterfly Garden and Tigbao Hanging Bridge

 Cruising the Loboc River

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 Resort and Spa 

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.

                                                     

                                                                        

 More Post:

  Blood Compact and Baclayon Chruch

 Aproriana, Butterfly Garden and Tigbao Hanging Bridge

  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 Resort and Spa 

I ♥ Bohol: Blood compact and Baclayon church

 “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller

We were overly excited on our five days trip that we didn't even closed our eyes to sleep. Last May 4 to 8, 2012, me my mom and my uncle finally set our foot in the city of friendship: BOHOL

 Chilling at the airport. Our flight was 5am. We practically slept in the airport afraid that our plane might leave us LOL. When we landed and check in at elportal inn, I noticed that my luggage number lock was changed..or the worst part is i messed it up. I didn't had a chance to change my outfit Grr.

Out first stop: Blood Compact

The Bohol Blood Compact is a replica of what happened during the “Sandugo”. Sandugo is a combination of the Filipino words “Isang Dugo” or One Blood.

 The Blood Compact is considered as a tribal tradition and is the first treaty of friendship between the Filipinos and the Spaniards. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi a Spanish Explorer and Datu Sikatuna the chieftain of  Bohol sealed their friendship by dropping a few blood  in  cups containing wine.Each of them drunk the cup containing each others blood as a sign of friendship

There are also photographer there who will offer you a souvenir photo for P50.00. Here it is...

 Me, my uncle Nilo and my mom.Cute:)
Next: Baclayon Curch

I'm not a catholic but I think it is fascinating to visit old churches.Baclayon church is one of the oldest church in the country. They said that over 200 laborers construct Baclayon church using corals, hardwood and bamboos. Historians said that laborers used millions of eggs which they  separated the egg white from the yolk and used it to cement the coral stones together.Amazing!

They sky was amazingly blue and clear.The church was renovated  and restored many times. We didn't get the chance to see the museum though and even the dungeon  for the wronged natives below the Church.

 One of the mystery of Baclayon Church was the face of Fr. Pio which was imprinted on the side foundation of the Church.Fr. Poi became famous when he was the first stigmatized priest in the history. I remember watching a movie called stigmata, where All 5 wounds of Jesus appeared on the body of a girl. They said it was the same thing happened to Father Pio.

                                   can you see his face?







                                                                                  

                                                                                  
Inside the church.

It was so old that you can even see few bats roaming around.This is an ancient place.Baclayon church was built in 1727.

More Post:

 Aproriana, Butterfly Garden and Tigbao Hanging Bridge

 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 Resort and Spa