We had a super fun week in Bohol packed with visits to lots of tourist spots, islands, beaches and assortment of activities that have certainly pumped up the entire family's adrenaline.
Everyone was blown away by the charm of Bohol - all its fresh seafood treats as well as the unique organic foodies served in Bohol Bee Farm; the educational and informative tours around century old churches, historical sites and caves; the exciting island hopping that included boating, dolphin watching, snorkeling at the marine sanctuary in Balicasag Island; basking out in the sun along the fine, white sandy beaches in Panglao and the sandbar off Virgin Island; the magnificent Chocolate Hills watched atop the Sagbayan Peak; the personalized tour inside an Oil Palm Factory and saw the processing of oil from oil palm fruits; the daring and challenging outdoor activities such as the Suislide (Zipline) and Plunge (bungee swing) in Danao Adventure Park; the remarkable house owned by my cousins in Dauis where we had the privilege to stay and use a good medium-sized swimming pool with adjacent wading pool and spa overlooking the breathless view of Tagbilaran Bay during daytime and the panoramic spectacle of colorful lights from buildings and landmarks on the side of the Tagbilaran harbor during night time (local version of the Victoria Harbor in HK sans the Symphony of Lights) .
Truly, the Bohol trip was a family vacation’s non-stop pleasure and amusement - a real blast!
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Panoramic view of the Chocolate Hills viewed from the Sagbayan Peak viewing deck
My hubby Terence and me appreciating the landscape of God's grand creation from atop the Sagbayan Peak viewing deck. Sagbayan Peak is a mountain resort and recreation center located in the town of Sagbayan, about 45 miles northwest of Tagbilaran City. Offering a 360-degree perspective view of the famed Chocolate Hills plus the distant blue sea separating Bohol from the island of Cebu
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Panoramic view of the Sandbar off Virgin Island,Panglao,Bohol
My son Akim and his cousin Pat strolling down the sandbar of Virgin Island unmindful of the scorching sun. By far it is the most breathtaking beach on earth. The pristine, blue waters and the more or less a kilometer long curved stretch of powder-like white sandbar connecting to the main island. is simply AWESOME! |
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Organic Garden Salad served at Bohol Bee Farm
(Fresh picked assorted romaine lettuce, radish, turnips, mustard greens and indigenous flowers served with honeyed mustard salad dressing) |
Dauis Coastal View
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| Chocolate Hills view at the Sagbayan Peak |
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| Beachfront of Balicasag Island |
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| Th stone structure of the Old Bell Tower of Baclayon Church - one of the oldest church in the Philippines built by the first Spanish missionaries in the 18th century. It is located in the town of Baclayon,Bohol |
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The Suislide
Terence who is known to be so much petrified with heights put his scaredy-cat feelings aside and tried this extreme sky ride - and just did it. Way to go Dad!
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The high bell tower of Dauis church (Our Lady of the Assumption ) that looks dignified, rising tall and straight with its narrow vertical openings bearing a Gothic influence.One will find in the tower one of the oldest bells in Bohol.
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Ino, Akim and Jombo getting ready for the extreme SUISLIDE ride at Danao Adventure Park
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| The Philippines Tarsier is one of the smallest primates on earth |
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meet the big-eyed tarsier found in Bohol Tarsier Sanctuary
Hinagdanan Cave - the large underground cavern found in Dauis,Panglao. It is one of the many Limestone Caves in Bohol
It boasts of a large number of stalactites and stalagmites inside. The cave leads to a large underground pond as seen in the photo. The body of water looks dark yet deep and alluring. the water is icy cool and fresh. |
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| Stalactite - a deposit of calcium carbonate resembling an icicle hanging from the ceilings of the Hinagdanan cave. |
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| Akim approves of his foam water float |
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| The GRANA brothers at the Oil Palm Oil Factory Observatory area. In the background is the Sagbayan mountain ranges. |
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The GRANAS display their snorkeling gear
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| The amazing Chocolate Hills ! |
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| The Beachfront in Virgin Island |
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The elusive dolphins !
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| The swimming pool overlooking the breathless view of the Tagbilaran cityscape Tagbilaran bay |
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| At the back of the house is a good medium-sized swimming pool that never fails to entice the family to take a refreshing plunge into the water after spending a long day of touring around Bohol. At far center is the wading pool with spa. The children spend leisure time in the pool just having fun now with foam poolfloats. It is overlooking the breathless view of the Tagbilaran cityscape facing the Tagbilaran Bay |
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The Cruise on Loboc River
The hour long river cruise consisted of an all-you-can-eat buffet, live music, and an abundance of stellar views along the winding Loboc river. The visitors are treated to a vista of lush tropical vegetation such as nipa palms, coconut trees, banana broves, and bushes.
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Busay Falls
The Loboc river cruise ends here. The falls is about one a half meter high and it marks the point where the floating restaurant cannot go any further. The boat stops at this point for a while to allow the tourists to appreciate the scenic river and landscape.
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| playfully splashing in the wading/spa pool |
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| The Grana Family at the scenic viewpoint at Oil Palm Oil Factory in Sagbayan |
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| huge oil tank inside the Oil Palm Oil Factory in Sagbayan |
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| The Sandugo Shrine located at Boo, Bohol is usually the first stop of the tour being near Tagbilaran port, airport and resorts. The Shrine displays life size bronze statues depicting the blood compact between Datu Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Legazpi |
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| inside the Sagbayan Peak park |
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| Getting set for a farm tour at Bohol Bee Farm |
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| The "Bees" part of the Farm Tour at Bohol Bee Farm |
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The other side of the Sagbayan Park
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