I Left My Heart in Bohol – Our Trip in the City of Friendship
Our trip in Bohol is our first stop for domestic/beach travel this 2011. I’ve always wanted to go to this place to see the Chocolate Hills but I was surprised because it doesn’t only have the amazing hills, it is also gifted with a beautiful white-sand beach — the Alona Beach.
As I’ve mentioned in my previous post, we got our ticket from PAL’s downpour deals. Our 2-day tour was hosted by Choco Tours(Google them), a local rent-a-car based in the province. We had the Panglao tour on the first day and Bohol Countryside tour on the second day. All costs us Php 7,100 including the airport-resort-airport transfers. They gave us black Toyota Vios. Maybe a little higher than what other travel agencies offer but we think it’s worthy of the price! We are very pleased with their service. And I should mention our tour guide/driver, Kuya Jun because he has been very nice and volunteered as our official photographer during the entire tour. Good thing, we never had to carry and set up our tripod. =)
We left Manila on Wednesday when typhoon Juaning is expected to arrive. We were actually a little nervous as there have been canceled flights on Tuesday. Good thing, our flight was not delayed and we arrived safely in Tagbilaran. I really love flying with PAL!
Happy Peanuts, Combi Bicuit and coffee…
And so… the weather in Bohol is unexpected since we are expecting strong wind due to typhoon. BUT, it’s sunny yet not too hot. Our entire stay there is magnificent. We really enjoyed the view, the weather and the people. Indeed, Bohol is the City of Friendship!
Hello! Sunshine…
Our Panglao Tour commenced as soon as we arrived in Bohol. First stop was in Dauis Church. You should try the healing water from Mama Mary’s well. They only accept donation. After drinking, we realize it really has healing power.
Dauis Church Complex
Dauis Church, Panglao
Dauis Church
Just Outside Dauis Church
Then we went to Ostrich farm, Shell Museum
Ostrich Farm is not that impressive. They only got 4 (I think) Ostrich and other animals. I must say that ostriches in Baluarte in Ilocos and Subic Safari are more interesting. =)
Shell Museum
Then, we had our lunch in Bohol Bee Farm.
Bohol Bee Farm Lunch, #9
Grilled Salmon with Red Rice & Veggie salad with organic flower
We then went to Hinagdanan Cave
Hinagdanan Cave is very dark inside. It’s only the flash of the camera
The tour guide told us that those painting have been there since they discovered the cave. You will not see it unless you use a camera with flash. Interesting…
Our next stop was in Panglao Bell Tower
Panglao Bell Tower
And the last destination for day 1 was in Alona White Sand Beach…
Seafoods!
I really love this place!
We stayed in Panglao Regency Resort, also in Panglao Bohol. Watch out for the pictures. The room costs only P1,800/night but no included breakfast.
Bohol Explored via PAL’s Downpour Deals
I’ve said this over and over again, I love flying with Philippine Airlines! Well.. in my lifetime, I only tried three airlines – Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and HongKong Express. But it was only in late 2008 when I first rode an airplane and that’s when we went to Vigan, Ilocos. It was Philippine Airlines – very nice for a first timer.
Well.. this is my third time to fly with PAL. First was in Vigan, the second time was in Macau and this time in Bohol. We went to Bohol last week (July 27-29, 2011) and we’ve got the promo ticket from PAL’s Downpour deals. The price for roundtrip ticket for two is only P5,578 pesos with travel insurance. I must say, that’s an awesome price from PAL.
I’ve been trying to book that ticket in their Midnight sale for two consecutive weeks and I’m so glad that I got even more discount when I finally decided to book it during the downpour promo week. I will share with you our journey to Bohol in the coming days.
Oh so much to share with little time to write about it. =)
About Finding Shoes for My Beijing Tour
Did you know that one of the keys to have an enjoyable and truly pleasurable travel is having comfortable shoes? Well… don’t be surprised for I always associate my travel with the footwear I used. As a matter of fact, most photos, oh I must say all photos that you can find here are my shoes stepping on various lands. They are always on the spotlight.
So… it’s given already! You need to have comfortable and the right shoes during your walks. That dictates if you’re going to stop or continue your journey. I’m planning to go to Beijing on January 2012 but as early as now I’m trying to look for shoes that I could use. It’s winter in Beijing during that month and I’m particularly looking for winter shoes.
And so my search got me to K and Co, a good place to buy shoes online. I enjoyed looking at their collection and really find Just Sheepskin Orchard Winter Boots really cute and perfect for my next destination.
And because I love shoes, it’s really fulfilling on my end to find something that is pleasing to my eyes and feet. As they say, beautiful shoes will take you to beautiful places. Don’t let your shoes hinder you from discovering wonderful places. Make sure that you plan ahead…
