Part 2 of our Bohol invasion was a Countryside tour
comprising of different beautiful spots in Bohol province. Despite being hit by
a 7.2 magnitude earthquake last October 2013, it’s obvious that Bohol is rising from the rubble. It’s business
as usual for their tourism as they needed it the most during this trying time. Alona
beach resort arranged our tour for 2500 good for 6 pax or more depending on the
capacity of the tourist van. Please allot an additional 300pesos for all the
destination’s entrance fees.
Some of the attractions we visited
are as follows:
1. Tarsier Conservation Area
This place
is where Boholanos preserve the endemic species called Tarsier. It was very
noticeable that the said earthquake had great effect on the species as their
numbers were obviously reduced. Hopefully that these tarsiers will adjust the
soonest.
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| Bohol tarsier |
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| Bohol tarsier |
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| Bohol tarsier |
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| Bohol tarsier |
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| Bohol tarsier |
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| Bohol tarsier |
2. Man – made forest
This is my
favourite spot in Bohol after Chocolate Hills because it is very refreshing
here and you will be amused on how the trees are arranged perfectly. Taking
picture in this spot is quite thrilling because you need to look out for
passing by vehicles.
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| Stunning Manmade forest of Bohol |
3. Sipatan Hanging Bridge
Even if
it’s my second time visiting this place, I’m still thrilled crossing this
bridge. If not with the affordable “pasalubongs” sold at the end of this
bridge, I will not attempt to cross, haha.
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| Sipatan Hanging Bridge Bohol |
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Sipatan Hanging Bridge Bohol
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4. Chocolate Hills
Seeing
the damage created by the earthquake, it’s really heart breaking. You will notice that some hills have cracks and small landslips scarring their sides.
The viewing deck was still off limits and the bell has been destroyed.
5. Loboc River Cruise
Our
favourite part of the tour, buffet lunch while cruising the Loboc River. Good
food + good song + beautiful view = A perfect buffet experience
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| Loboc River |
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| Loboc River |
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| Loboc River |
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| Loboc River |
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| Loboc River |
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| Buffet Lunch (Loboc River) |
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| Loboc River |
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| Enjoying our buffet lunch at Loboc River |
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| Loboc River |
6. Loboc church ruins
Of all the
tourist spots in Bohol, this is the most painful. It was so sad to see century
old church in that form; broke into pieces. The good thing here is this iconic
church is now under rehabilitation. Sadly, what was left after the earthquake
is this.
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| Loboc Church Ruins |
7. Blood Compact Site
This was
our last stop for the countryside tour. The monument of the momentous “Sanduguan” happened in Bohol between Spanish
explorer Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna, to seal their friendship as
part of the tradition. The downside of this spot is the fixers in the area who
will take pictures of you without your permission and afterwards they will
charge you for the photos they shoot.
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| Blood Compact Site Bohol |
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| Blood Compact Site |
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| Blood Compact Site Bohol |
Truly,
Bohol is a wonderful province. Despite the 2013 earthquake, tourist industry is
now back on track, surviving. Bohol is getting back on its feet after the
deadly quake. No earthquake can break the resiliency of Filipino people. #BangonBohol
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