Bohol: Loboc River

What could possibly be more beautiful than this?

 My Second visit to Bohol, although this time it was only a one day tour with some Japanese. So I will just give some few highlights of this trip as this not the first I time,

The above picture is a good friend of mine in her background the chocolate hills. Hmmm, Chocolate hills? It is green, well September is a rainy month so most of the grasses and plants on the hills are alive and kicking.

The cruise would be much more wonder if you have someone special  while
satisfying your gastronomical gravings.

The Loboc River Cruise...

Located in Barangay Loboc, these floating restaurants sure satisfy your grumbling stomach. A variety of dishes offered worth 300 peso you would have a lunch while listening local bands and children playing the rondalla.

 The Loboc River, one of the pride of Bohol, this was also

 the main setting f the Visayan film done by Ceasar Montano which featured the wonders of this river and the enchanting f bohol.

Basically, the cruise lasted for an hour it was a floating restaurant. The food are just the same with the ones in an ordinary carenderia. What makes it unique is the beautiful sights an the panoramic view of nature in its pure essence.

As every journey comes to an end so was ours. The guy in white was our  tour guide he arranged everything  from  the pump-boat we rode to the Van we rented for the country side tour we had.

Alegria:Canlaob River(With mah Sistah)

The plan was orginally to go to Kawasan Falls....

But we found out too late that it was still close, not to be sad about the news we opted to find

other ways on how we could still have fun on this trip.

Misadventure: luckily there were some kin-hearted drivers who suggested to bring us to Canlaob river the upper part of Kawasan falls.

1. From badian church you should ride a habal-habal for 100 peso each(haggle-haggle) to bring you to the place.

Credits to my Sister for making a slide show on this trip......

Take a plunge to cool and crystal clear water of Canlaob river....




Warning:

I considered to be my Old sisters. Tim and Noellee.... Obese mermaids... hehehehehe

The Canlaob falls is a bit smaller than the Kawasan Falls. Nonetheless, it has its own unique charming that is distinct from Kawasan falls.

We found a nice cottage we rented for just 50 pesos(hangyo mode). Perfect for safe keeping while enjoying the beauty of nature.


One the best thing in traveling is meeting new friends. Pedro  with his new found allies. (Nice kids)

Every good start would always a better ending.....



We are about to get home, the rains starts to pour on us.
It was long trip but at the end we had a good time....





How to get there:
From the South bus terminal find a bus bound to Badian or Alegria. It would cost you 132 pesos and the route would take you 3-4 hours long.

In alegria, find a habal-habal driver that would take you to Canlaob river.... Remember don't hesitate to do the hangyo mode. hhehehehe

The land of Sweet Potatoes

Camotes: The Lost Horizon of the South




On all of my travels and misadventure this is one of the most unforgettable. Well all of them is unforgettable in each of their own ways but this one is quite something.


Camotes! las islas de Camotes!



We had an overnight stay at Santiago Bay Resort the accommodation was quite expensive but there are only few rooms left almost all the hotels were fully book that time. I was with her on that trip, (we would really escape from the stress the city bombards us)






Every Car needs a gasoline, my stomach grumbles for food to take in.


One of the most recommended restaurant around the beach shores of Camotes. The food is mouth watering and surprisingly it is very affordable.



One of the major tourist destination of this island.... The lake Danao park,

Sorry, the picture seem to be dark as it was really cloudy and it was almost raining when we went their....

Her million dollar pose. Her adventure would not be completed without this pose





Love to Swim?
Tomogo Cave: One of the attraction of the Island, try to take a dive in the crystal clear water.... 

The Baywalk....

Located in the town proper of San Francisco....... (Camotes), the manila inspired style park is good for taking a breather after your energy consuming tour on the entire island. Take note this park is a wi-fi zone....

And after all the things that we have done it all boils down to this..... Weeeee the satisfaction of gastronomical
concerns... A moonlight and candle light dinner... hehehe


haha... and my trip would not be completed without this......



a chitchat with the local... Just being a bystander in a small kiosk near the public school. (Feeling close)




Now the hardest part.... Bye,bye Camotes!


on board with the shuttle ferry bound to Danao City. Ticket fair is 180 pesos.


Notes: The entire island can be traveled whole day, so it is only good for an overnight stay specially if you are a solo packer.

The Ferries

 Candid Thoughts

Life has always been with constant struggles and stress. As if each of us are intertwined with both forces.

A few moments in life where I have caught the candid moments. Amid the struggles and problems we face we could still have a genuine 20 minutes of relaxation.

(One of the few reasons why I would always want to ride on the metro ferries)

Around the City

A good friend of mine from Bolivia, asked us (me and my partner) to take her around the streets of Cebu City.


Me and my partner Christal.... Have a little pose first before we get tickets for the ferries.


Good bye Philippines! ehehehehe


oops! Here comes our Caddy!

Upon arriving at Pier 3 their our ride was waiting.....

With our daredevil speed driver everything is set for our activities.

Primera parada: el Fuerte de San Pedro, fue construida por Miguel López de Legazpi como un campamento base para los soldados españoles primero después de su regreso de España.. (hahahaha, feeling Meztizo)



At the entrance of the fort.... We need to pay 50 peso before we can go inside the fort...

Pictures of the old Spanish fort during the Spanish era...

My partner.... Trying out his/her new hobby... "Pabadlong sa mga Guards"

My favorite part of this trip.... Eating..... It was supposed to be a Spanish inspired leisure time. But who could resist the tempting and mouth watering Halo-Halo of Chowking..... (Burp)




detouR: We were supposed to visit the Taoist Temple in Lahug but the habal-habal drivers warned us that is already close for it was already past 1 pm....


We ended up here in this nice over looking view of Cebu City....
The Cebu Zipline located Somewhere near Mt. Busay

While waiting for your turn for the rides, why not try to munch on their refreshments....

Trying out one of the adventure activities on this place.



Their main feature... The Zipline

After, their thrill seeking activities while I was left out having my merienda and siesta we finally decided to start heading home.

As, usual tired and exhausted but did enjoy the whole activity.



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Tuburan:When habits collide

I was always amazed by those people who likes to travel.  They lots of stories to tell a lot of people to meet and there is always something new to learn about life and everything.

This trip was with a purpose a good college professor of ours asked as to conduct a simple survey to the mountainous municipality of Tuburan. Well, with any doubts my restless feet surely shouted YES as this again another chance to explore and discover new things in life.

The Municipality was named after the cebuano word "Tubod" which means spring of water. As the demographic and the physical  appearance of the place would tell you.
                                                                         -Wiki pedia

We were appointed to conduct a survey for the up and coming 2010 election in the Municaplity. It was 3-day field filled with fun and exhausting interviews with the locals.

There are many ways to get there two possibles options are riding a bus from the North Bus Terminal via Sogod and the 2nd option is V-hire in Ayala that would pass the trans-central highway going to Balamaban and Tuburan.

The coastal part of this town. Even though the sand is not that white and smooth as from the other places the crystal clear water would really entice you take a plunge.

The Chill out sessions..... One of the distinct features of the country side are the Water buffaloes basking on their own private Jacuzzi.

One for the road! After long hours talking need some refreshments, what could be better

than the ever famous "TUBA" to quench my thirst.

 Me and my good old partner Sads....(It is gonna be a long walk mate)

One two three..... Say "URINE" during our interview with one of the Locals.

Here are the other cast......

 After the long three days of fun and thrill.... It never really a bad to have a post....

Taking a time of......

With Mark and the Unsung heroes of our mission. The best habal-habal drivers in this side of Cebu.