Bohol it is... Day 2

Praise God, for day two started with a very fine day. =)

After breakfast, we went to the first part of  our itinerary, the Nova Shell Museum.

Nova Shell Museum is owned by  Mr. Quirino Hora, a well-known shell collector from Panglao Island, Bohol.

His interest in shell collection paid him a success of having his own museum and an opportunity to have shells named after him.

Bursa Quirihorai, he discovered in 1987 while Primovula Horai was in 1994. Both shells were found in Panglao Island.

The biggest shell in the museum.
The smallest shell in the museum.

then The Hinagdanan Cave (located at Bingag, Dauis, Bohol)

I'm not into caves, and this was my first to enter a cave with narrow opening, but it was really a wonderful experience. Thanks to our guide (forgot his name) for taking beautiful photos inside. =)


 

In the 16th Century, Bingag was covered by thick vegetation.  The people came to live and developed the land. One day, while the owner of this land was clearing the area for a farm, he discovered two adjacent holes. Noticeable only when some decayed trunks were removed. He tried to determine its depth by throwing a stone down and was surprised to hear a splash. 

The present entrance was discovered much later when a big tree died and decayed which was found out to be connected to the two original holes. Later on, a ladder was made in order for someone to get down inside without having difficulties. Ladder in the dialects is "Hagdan". So the cave came to be known as Hinagdanan Cave. 

Meanwhile, the early inhabitants use this cave as a source of water for drinking, washing and bathing.



Simbahan ng Dauis (Daius Church)



Boyoyoy (over 60 years old man with less than 3ft. of height)


lunch at  Bohol Bee Farm.

Bohol Bee Farm, one of the very popular tourist's spots in Panglao Island, Bohol.

For me, it was like Sonia's Garden in Tagaytay because of their Garden Fresh products and amenities such as Rooms, Spa, etc. for tourists but Bohol Bee Farm has more to offer.

You will have a quick tour to the farm and a short trivia about what grows in their garden what they can do to our body to keep us healthy. Tour and trivia are facilitated by their staff.


Crafts and Livelihood : An all women section of the farm that creates handy crafts for souvenirs.
Malungay, Langka, Pandan and Spicy Ginger Ice Cream

Burp! =)

Bohol it is... Day 1

Finally, blogging again...

It has been more than a month already since I posted my last blog. Been very busy with work stuff.
I praise God for all the things He has done to my life and my family.

Back to our Cebu - Bohol trip...

After Cebu, we took a supercat fast ferry boat for Tagbilaran, Bohol.
With fare more of less P550 (can't remember the exact fare) and less than Three hours of travel time. Bohol it is. :)

We stayed at Lost Horizon Beach Resort, Panglao Island, Bohol for Three days and Two nights.

We had no problem staying here.

Food was great; staffs were friendly; rooms were okay (from what we stayed at least), unlimited Wifi, relaxing live band every night and of-course  beach front. :)

Mr. Crab's picture was taken at the shore in-front of Lost Horizon Beach Resort.

We went to Loboc River and had our lunch at Riverwatch Floating Resto.
All you need is P400.00 (P100 -  Boat and P300 - Buffet Lunch) then you're good to go.
You'll enjoy a superb lunch while being serenaded in-house guitar man (forgot his name) and  while having Loboc River tour. Additionally, you'll be able to enjoy a sing and dance performance from a group of Boholanos living near Loboc River.

Loboc River Floating Restaurant
      

After Loboc River, we went to see one of the endangered species in the world  and can be found in Bohol. The Tarsier (Philippines).

Taken from Tarsier Conservation Area, Loboc, Bohol
Taken from Tarsier Conservation Area, Loboc, Bohol

then The Man Made Forest...
...simply amazing...


then, one of the seven wonders of the world. The Chocolate Hills.
Not all Filipinos in their lifetime have the opportunity to visit this breath-taking wonder of the world. I thank God for this opportunity to appreciate His creation that can only be found in Bohol.

I did see some structures near the hills. I just hope that the local government will maintain its captivating beauty, or it will be sold and end-up to be a resort, village or subdivision.




Before we went back to Lost Horizon, we passed by to some tourist spots...

Prony (the biggest python I've ever seen so far)


Baclayon Church
The Blood Compact
The Blood Compact with Dad

After a very tiring day, a dinner with my wife ease everything.


The End of Day 1

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