Though two months have already passed, I can still vividly remember the fun moments that we had during our 3-day stay at the amazing Bohol with my wife and friends. I can still see the clear blue water of the sea and the magnificent coral reefs beneath it. I can still feel the fine white sand of the beach under my feet. I can still hear the lovely voice of the Children's Choir at the Loboc river.
The first day of our trip at Bohol was already packed with excitement as we headed for a day tour around the different famous landmarks which the province boasts. We went to Baclayon Church which is said to be one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. We then took some pictures at the Blood Compact monument which history tells us that Legazpi and Sikatuna made a blood compact on the shore of this island to seal their friendship and brotherhood. From the park, we went to Loboc river where we got to see and hold the smallest monkey in the world, the Tarsier. It was merely 4 to 5 inches in height and more similar to a bat without wings rather than to a monkey. Afer some picture taking with the Tarsier (the caretaker even placed it on my head for some kodak moment), we took our lunch right at the middle of the Loboc river aboard a boat. It was really a great experience to eat lunch while cruising the Loboc river and being serenaded by a local folk singer. At the end of the river, we were then serenaded by a group of children with a pop song "No Arms Can Ever Hold You" but to the accompaniment of ukelele and guitars. It was a nice rendition that I had a last song syndrome for the rest of the day.
After that sumptuous buffet lunch, we then proceeded to the world renowned Chocolate hills. The hills were literally like gigantic chocolates that spread in a vast array of land. We had to climb several steps of stairs to reach the summit of the viewing deck which almost exhausted me, but upon seeing the majestic view, I was really caught in awe. It was indeed a sight to behold.
We ended the day with a trip to a local pasalubong house where we bought some delicacies which the province produces. Before the sun set, we have finally checked in to Dumaloan Beach Resort which is a quiet, neat resort with good quality service on this small island of Samal. The food was also great and cost less than what you would expect from a beach resort.
The next day was another exciting day for all of us which is supposed to start with a dolphin watching at the break of dawn. Unfortunately, we did not make it early to the site as everybody woke up late, hence no dolphin was seen in the sea which normally show up at early dawn as we were told. To our disappointment, we just proceeded to the next island where we made our first dip in the water of Bohol and had snorkelling. Our disappointment was taken away after we have seen the view underneath the sea which was really breathtaking. The fish and corals were so diverse and almost all colors were represented by the differerent species in the water. There were yellow, green, red, orange and blue color underneath. Another fantastic sight to behold.
With our hotel close to Bohol Beach Club resort, we had our lunch there and took a dip on their swimming pool. I don't know what's on this pool but it's now on top of my list as the best swimming pool I have ever been. Maybe it's the view of the beach at the background or maybe it's the water that keeps on falling and flowing on one side of the pool. Whatever it was, it really made me enjoy the water and made me stay in the pool despite the scorching heat of the sun. We ended the day with a dip in the pool of the Dumaloan Beach Resort. Altough it was not as great as the pool of Bohol Beach Club, we still enjoyed swimming until past 10PM.
On the third day, we did not have much time to swim as we needed to go back to Manila on an early flight. Though our vacation was short, we had the best time of our life. Certainly, Bohol will be a place that we will visit again and again.
The first day of our trip at Bohol was already packed with excitement as we headed for a day tour around the different famous landmarks which the province boasts. We went to Baclayon Church which is said to be one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. We then took some pictures at the Blood Compact monument which history tells us that Legazpi and Sikatuna made a blood compact on the shore of this island to seal their friendship and brotherhood. From the park, we went to Loboc river where we got to see and hold the smallest monkey in the world, the Tarsier. It was merely 4 to 5 inches in height and more similar to a bat without wings rather than to a monkey. Afer some picture taking with the Tarsier (the caretaker even placed it on my head for some kodak moment), we took our lunch right at the middle of the Loboc river aboard a boat. It was really a great experience to eat lunch while cruising the Loboc river and being serenaded by a local folk singer. At the end of the river, we were then serenaded by a group of children with a pop song "No Arms Can Ever Hold You" but to the accompaniment of ukelele and guitars. It was a nice rendition that I had a last song syndrome for the rest of the day.
After that sumptuous buffet lunch, we then proceeded to the world renowned Chocolate hills. The hills were literally like gigantic chocolates that spread in a vast array of land. We had to climb several steps of stairs to reach the summit of the viewing deck which almost exhausted me, but upon seeing the majestic view, I was really caught in awe. It was indeed a sight to behold.
We ended the day with a trip to a local pasalubong house where we bought some delicacies which the province produces. Before the sun set, we have finally checked in to Dumaloan Beach Resort which is a quiet, neat resort with good quality service on this small island of Samal. The food was also great and cost less than what you would expect from a beach resort.
The next day was another exciting day for all of us which is supposed to start with a dolphin watching at the break of dawn. Unfortunately, we did not make it early to the site as everybody woke up late, hence no dolphin was seen in the sea which normally show up at early dawn as we were told. To our disappointment, we just proceeded to the next island where we made our first dip in the water of Bohol and had snorkelling. Our disappointment was taken away after we have seen the view underneath the sea which was really breathtaking. The fish and corals were so diverse and almost all colors were represented by the differerent species in the water. There were yellow, green, red, orange and blue color underneath. Another fantastic sight to behold.
With our hotel close to Bohol Beach Club resort, we had our lunch there and took a dip on their swimming pool. I don't know what's on this pool but it's now on top of my list as the best swimming pool I have ever been. Maybe it's the view of the beach at the background or maybe it's the water that keeps on falling and flowing on one side of the pool. Whatever it was, it really made me enjoy the water and made me stay in the pool despite the scorching heat of the sun. We ended the day with a dip in the pool of the Dumaloan Beach Resort. Altough it was not as great as the pool of Bohol Beach Club, we still enjoyed swimming until past 10PM.
On the third day, we did not have much time to swim as we needed to go back to Manila on an early flight. Though our vacation was short, we had the best time of our life. Certainly, Bohol will be a place that we will visit again and again.
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