Bohol Adventure

Another adventure was set for the “starbeks” and this time we were off to go down the south. We finally made it to Bohol. This get away was planned after our Baguio Trip which happened last January of the same year. Since that trip our group dreamed of travelling to different places. We even see ourselves travelling outside that country but we just settled to go to places that were feasible and those were the places here in the country. They say that some things won’t go right when it is carefully planned. I say it is not. Thanks to the big sis of the group LenLen, she handled our adventure very well, she is very organized. She settled everything from the plane ticket and resort reservation to the itinerary of activities. I really want to thank her for that.

Excitement anchored by great joy and stress free mind will surely lead you to ecstasy. This is what I felt when I first step in the NAIA (Ninoy Aquino International Airport). It was my first time ride an airplane and hell yeah it was a blissful moment for me. I have nothing but good words to describe how I feel when I experienced travelling the air thru the plane.

We safely landed at the Tagbilaran Airport.Kuya Victor (our tour guide) is already waiting for our arrival. We immediately started the tour and headed straight to our first destination. First on the list was the Blood Compact site then The Butterfly Conservatory (The place was really nice) where we had a short rest and ate noodles for breakfast. We also took a short moment at the Hanging Bridge and strike wacky poses at The Man Made Forest. I was able to take some pictures of the famous chocolate hills which I thought I could only see in the book. I also whispered my wish when I prayed at the Baclayon Church. We had our lunch during our short cruise at the Loboc River. Food is great and the ambiance is really nice. With our tummies full, we head straight to the Tarsier Sanctuary where we silently laugh at those sleepy little mammals and took some pictures of them as well. After that last stop, we went straight to the resort and had a short nap. Earlier that night we had our dinner at the sea side. That is when I realized that I am indeed in a vacation. I feel like nothing can destroy my night since I am filled with nothing but good vibes. Later that night, we decided to stroll along the side of the beach to feel the cool breeze of air and water. We found this bar that plays feel good music so we decided to watch and have some ice cold beer. It has been a very tiring day for all of us so we decided to catch some sleep in preparation of tomorrow’s activities.

We started the next day with a boat ride. We are ready for some dolphin watching. It was another first time experience for me, riding a boat and chasing dolphins. I can’t believe I saw dolphins with my own eyes. We went straight to Balicasag Island for our snorkeling. With all our gear ready, we started feeding small fishes while we watch them closely as they swim. The blue sea, the corals and the fishes were simply fascinating. We had some fresh squid and fish for lunch before we set off to our next destination. Fifteen minutes away from the Balicasag Island is the undiscovered yet very beautiful Virgin Island. This is a must visit place at Bohol. I hope there is a resort that could accommodate us there. I really wish we could’ve stayed longer. But the next time I’ll visit Bohol, I’ll make sure to stop by Island and savor every moment and everything it has to offer. We leave the island and went back to Alona Beach Resort as our tour has already ended. But the fun does not stop there. We are still yet to enjoy the beach. We spend all of our remaining time playing with the sand, enjoying the cool water of the sea and the heat of the sun. Oh, we also had henna tattoos. We ended the day by eating pasta and pizza at Cusina Italiana.

The next day is our last day at Bohol. We had breakfast at Marty's Powder Keg. Their servings are for persons who have big appetite. Jaja and I shared a plate of three eggs, pork and beans, Hungarian sausages, bread, marmalade, and a glass of iced tea. When I thought our tour is over, Kuya Victor reminded us of the Bohol Bee Farm which is very famous in Bohol. We had lectures on farming, checked out some plants and of course, BEES. We were informed that they serve organic foods in their restaurant so we opted to try few of their dishes. We had seafood lasagna, organic pasta and salad greens with flowers. Yes, flowers. I thought the idea is weird same as with the taste or maybe I’m not used to eating flowers. We bought some pasalubong and then flew back to Manila.

It was one trip that I will never ever forget. All was nothing but fun, excitement and full of great experiences. Bohol is indeed the place to be.