Bohol...

As I write this one, I am also watching Trip Na Trip at ABS-CBN. Their episode? Bohol. They just reminded me of my trip to Bohol way back January 2006, more than three years now. I've visited Bohol for the first time and it was also my first plane ride! Also, my first trip to the Visayas Region. My friends know me as the traveler from our group and I've been to almost every part of Luzon (the Philippines' largest island) but never been down south until this trip. My first stop was at Panglao Island (yes, straight from the airport! Hahaha!). I cannot also believe that I first traveled to Panglao Island before visiting Boracay Island, and remind you guys, these beaches are, not just here in the Philippines, just two of the few finest beaches in the world! I enjoyed the water so much, it was very calm. In fact, I have some pictures with my camera almost touching the water. A few hours of swimming, then sunset came and dinner as well.

I woke up early for day two. Headed straight to the Chocolate Hills where you can see numerous hills naturally made from limestones in which trees do not grow but just grass and moss. During summer, these green view actually turns into brownish humps that's why it is called "Chocolate Hills." It's an awesome view especially if you visit the place first thing in the morning. Headed lunch at Loboc River, can you imagine dining on a boat serenaded by some local folk singers while the boat is sailing towards a small waterfalls? Ahh, yes! As I was taking pictures and njoying the sight, I really prayed and thanked God for giving me such an opportunity of visiting this place. Then a few steps from Loboc River's boat terminals, you can practically see some trees with the world's smalles primates called the tarsiers. Aside from being small, another thing why these creatures amazed me is that they can practically rotate their heads 360º. I also had the chance to see the country's oldest church (Baclayon Church), the blood compact site, the man-made mangrove forest, some caves, and museums. Spent dinner at Bohol Tropics while being entertained by some local bands from Tagbilaran, the province's capital.

Day three, my last day, still got some surprises for me. Visited the mall for some souvenirs and pasalubongs. I did this first thing in the morning because I don't wanna be rushed before I leave the place. My last stop was at Mag-Aso Falls. It was named after the term "aso" which means smoke because the waterfalls produces a lot of smoke. Brought some packed lunch there so I will also enjoy my last stop with some food and mangoes.

It was really a privilege for me to visit Bohol. Like I always say from all other places I've been, I know someday, I'll be back to that place. I hope you can also visit Bohol and enjoy it just the way I did.