• Weekend Snapshots #3: The Best of Bohol (and a bit of Cebu)

    Due to my crazy schedule, this Weekend Snapshots post is a week late. Here are some pictures from our Bohol and Cebu trip last weekend. Enjoy! :)

    Bohol Blood Compact Monument

    Sikatuna-Legazpi Blood Compact Monument.

     

    Bohol Baclayon Church

    Baclayon Church. According to our tour guide, right across this church is where Cesar Montano proposed to Sunshine Cruz. Is it true? If so, I don’t think it matters that much anymore, they’re now separated anyway. :D

     

    The Tarsier

    Seeing this Tarsier, an endangered species found only in the Philippines, is the highlight of my trip! This and the Chocolate Hills (and the dolphins!) below. lol.

     

    Loboc River Floating Restaurant in Bohol

    Loboc River Cruise. Aboard the floating restaurant in Loboc River, just like the one Happy Slip was on when she shot this video.

     

    Bohol’s Hanging Bridge

    The Hanging Bridge.

     

    Bohol Chocolate Hills

    The famous Chocolate Hills. The view is to die for I tell ya. It’s HeKaSi books come to life!

     

    Bohol Manmade Forest

    The Manmade Forest.

     

    Dolphin Watching in Bohol

    Dolphin Watching near Pamilacan Island. LUV IT!!

     

    Bohol Balicasag Island

    We went snorkeling at Balicasag Island, too. Saw Nemo and lots of other colorful fishes!

     

    Bohol Alona Beach

    Our last dinner at the Alona Beach. The stars finally decided to come out that night.

     

    Cebu Lapu-Lapu Shrine

    The historic Lapu-Lapu Shrine in Mactan, Cebu where the first Philippine hero, Lapu-Lapu, battled against Ferdinand Magellan.

     

    Cebu Taoist Temple

    The Taoist Temple in Beverly Hills, Cebu City.

     

    Cebu Magellan’s Cross

    Magellan’s Cross. “This Cross of Tindalo Wood Encases the Original Cross Planted by Ferdinand Magellan On This Very Site. April 21, 1521.”

     

    Heritage of Cebu Monument

    Heritage of Cebu Monument, a shrine that depicts the significant historical events of Cebu beginning with the arrival of the Spaniards.

     

    Chocolate Hills

    Gotta love those Chocolate Hills! Hehe.

    I hope to visit Palawan next.

25 Comments


  1. Michelle says:

    Great pictures Jon’! Glad you had a nice vacation. :)

  2. Jeric says:

    Wow! You’ve got nice photos. I love the vignettes too (did I use the right term?). These photos makes me want to visit Bohol too.

  3. Helga says:

    Zomg, the beach is so nice! And a dolphin!

    The pictures look like they were taken with a Holga, I love the vignetting effect =)

  4. eligio says:

    Wow todo bakasyon, tour package ba yan?

  5. Aurus says:

    YAY TARSIER!!
    Great photos Joni, I see you’re getting the hang of your new toy. =D
    The Hanging Bridge, HeKaSi view – er, I mean, Chocolate Hills, and Manmade Forest look sooo nice.

  6. Juice says:

    OMG, these pictures are great! I plan to travel the whole of Philippines soon, once I get a job. :) You make it look so beautiful. Now I miss Cebu tuloy.. hehehe.

  7. tarits says:

    see you in heaven pala ha?
    hehehe.
    ako naman ang magvivisayas tour sa may! ill hug tint for you.

    oist joni miss na kita!

  8. Fendi says:

    Last Time we went to Bohol – we have missed Chocolate hills.. but glad to see the Tarsiers and the Loboc river. We never had time to cross the hanging bride..
    Didn’t you jump in to the white beach? Can’t remember the name…

    Anyway, Your photos are sweet and wonder which perspective you using.. but sure taken by somone who loves nature as art.

    Blog hopping here from last leaf –
    Anway would you care linking with my FENDI site?

    kisses,
    Fendi

  9. vienna says:

    Those Photos are beautiful. Wish i was on that side of the world!

  10. jenmai says:

    grabe dai! astig ang photos! sagad2x ka na sa picture teking! haha! ahai…t ako ya…san o?

  11. julie says:

    Joni! The Baclayon Church was where my late FIL was a parish priest. In fact, he founded the school beside the church :)

    Did you see a lot of them noisy K tourists? Haha!

  12. Tiffany says:

    Omygawd Joni!!! Ang ganda ng mga pictures!!!!!! Super!!!

  13. Liz says:

    wooow…travel uli?! ingggitt

  14. Yoru says:

    Those are lovely pics!!! :) You should put up a travel blog! :D

  15. Wow Joni. Those are great shots! I love Bohol!

  16. jireh says:

    hey hey! :) can e email me the details.. i mean tour package price and everything? i hope to travel soon… but i really promised myself a travel after graduation next year.. hehehe :)

  17. Bea says:

    Wow! Nice pictures! May I ask what camera you used? Thank you! :)

  18. normi says:

    wow ang sarap ng bakasyon mo. and you take very good pictures! i especially love the manmade forest photo! :)

    pupunta din ako jan.. one of these days! :D

  19. bheng says:

    Joni!! waah! sobrang late na ng comment ko kamusta naman?! haha. the pictures are lovely. pwede na pang post cards! kewlness! glad you had a wonderful trip. :) tara sa Palawan.

  20. Euri says:

    Wow! I wanna travel too! ♥

  21. benj says:

    Cesar and Sunshine have split up? Syempre dun ako nabigla. hehe

    Great job on capturing that dolphin action shot! *thumbs up*

  22. Lisa says:

    I love all of these pictures – - but especially that last one of you and the chocolate hills…really nice pic, Joni! nice smile :)

  23. Joni says:

    Lisa: Thanks, Lisa! :) That is the obligatory solo picture with the Chocolate Hills that every first-timer has. LOL. I’m a dork.

  24. john lee says:

    …i love bohol sana makapunta ako jan .. pra makita ko..mga tanawen jan

  25. Carmie says:

    Hi Joni,

    You’re blog was great. It would definitely help my Bohol trip.

    Anyways, do you still have the contact number of your tour guide in Cebu? Might as well go there right to maximize the trip.

    Thank you so much.

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