Upon arrival, I was shock as we were arrange to meet Governor or Bohol. As Bohol was hit by a strong earthquake few years ago, there are quite a number of buildings are damage, including the governor office. So this is his temporary working office.

Governor of Bohol, Gov. Edgar Chatto is a friendly man, his love and passion on contributing and puttng a mark in the island for international tourist is remarkable.

When in this town, I find that their mode of transportation change as in Manila, its more like a huge long Limousin version and here is more like pimping a motorcycle and easily a few people cramp in here to move around and to save cost too.

Our very first stop in this island is Blood Compact Shrine which located in Barangay Bool of the Tagbilaran City. It has a great history as this monument were built by Napoleon Abueva, a fellow Boholano artist in commemoration of the Sikatuna-Legaspi blood compact in 1565; a treaty of friendship between Spanish explorer Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Bohol chieftain Datu Sikatuna. 

With its history, this place now serve as one of a stop for tourist attraction. There are locals who help you to take pictures with the monument then print it as souvenir if you wish to walk away with it as souvenir. Any how, sourvenir here are more cheap compare to other places that we have went, and its a recommendation to buy it here if you plan to buy anything back for your colleague or friends.

The Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary Parish Church, the Baclayon Church stands as the oldest Christian settlement as it was founded in the year 1596 while the construction of the church itself was completed in 1727.

As we were taking pictures here and there, then saw this little ticketing counter with friendly lady smiling at us, where she mention “entry is just 50 peso”, as it cost us RM 3.70 which is to cover their current restoring job only and of course we paid and went in to check it out.

During the quake, they still manage to safe as much statue as possible and now these are those that in good shape.

When I walk into the main hall of the church, I am totally mesmerize as the structure, colour, the detail of the wall is amazing.

The main hall – altar of the Baclayon Church, untouched and complete.

Then we move upstairs to further check out what’s up there.

The past and now where the top tower is damage by 7.2 quake previously.

Our next destination where we will have our lunch on the cruise with live music. Lobac river is another destination for tourist to enjoy

while waiting, this 2 fellow non stop selfie. .

Village Floating Resto & Cruises, the boat cruises down Loboc River for about an hour or so and makes a stop by a village where there are locals waiting to sing you songs and perform unique dances for you to enjoy. Donations are encourage by end of their performance but its really up to your generosity.

This is another well known old church being damage also from the quake.

As all the table arrangement and setting is already done and welcome us, we have coconut drink to start off with and while we are on the way up to the stream ..

There is this guy on board already started singing, cheering adding in the ambiance to be more relaxing.

Lunch on board for the packages were decent. .

The boat driver is seated far behind and wonder how does he navigate his route.

While you wish to chill, they even have hammock for you.

For safety purposes, they also do have lifeguard around the river area. . .

AS we reach the final bank of the upstream, there are a few mini waterfalls and also a platform at the side for us to take pictures.

As we are heading back, then we stop by at this village for the villager to perform. .

Its very interesting how they get the villager to come out and participate in dancing, singing and greet us by showing their culture.

Entry is PHP 60 (RM4.20)

Tarsiers is one of the tiniest primates ever and now they are now considered an endangered species around the world and are actually found in Asia and some in even in Europe. In fact, they’re also available in Sabah, Malaysia. (Never know we have tarsier in Malaysia – maybe in Zoo?)

This s a preserve area and you have to walking along the trail to reach those little hut that have been built for them to rest.

Arent they small? But they sure do have long tails.

Ellie trying to be the big Tarsier. . keke.

Entrance to the park will set you off PHP 60 per person and there will be additinal charges if you decieded to go other extra adventure.

Let’s go . ..

Heading to the butterfly farm first. .

I have goose bumps when I see this Caterpillar.

 Then taking this gigantic Caterpillar is interesting. .

Photo opp with the butterfly . .

Mini gimmick and see, Now I can fly . . . .

Next to our very first adventure yet very exciting. .

Before taking on this adventure, we have to sign off first for any casualties happen is at our own risk . .

Then taking blood pressure to check are you suitable for it or not.

Your first fitness test, before you ride on your bicycle in the air .. Lets go to the viewing deck.

Photo,opp. . Behind is is also famous Chocolate hills, whereby there are tons of mini hills that being form out. This is the only place in the world where you can find this mini hills.

Getting ready for my exciting ride up there. A Bike Zip is where you cycle thru to another end and cycle back.

I just love this sign. Chicken out? Make a U-turn la. . .

Ready?

Do not worry as its so safe that you can just let go both of your hands and pose! The only interesting thing on this is when its windy, you will find that you are cycling left and right and its quite scary as is estimated 15 floor levels from ground.

AFter our adventure park, we are not heading for our dinner place. Another well known place for dinner among the folks here is this place known as Bohol Bee Farm. Nope we are not eating bee, nor a place filled with bee also extends as a Bed & Breakfast hostel for those who wants such great amenities by their doorsteps and holds a souvenir shop that sells delicious foods such as mango spreads, honey spreads and other specialties to boot.

Its a short walk from the main area all the way down to this restaurant. Believe its located next to the seaside and it will be a perfect view if we reach before the sunset.

itself also extends as a Bed & Breakfast hostel for those who wants such great amenities by their doorsteps and holds a souvenir shop that sells delicious foods such as mango spreads, honey spreads and other specialties to boot.

This is one of my favourite as their homemade bread is just so soft and pair with their restaurant special made jam which is available outside the souvenir shop. Butter honey, garlic butter honey and mango butter.

Love their organic salad as the dressing is very appetizing, seafood lasagna is also my next favoruite as its quite cheezy, follow by their organic red rice. Interesting texture as it looks dry yet eating it its not.

Their Hot sauce is pretty spicy and yet you would still want to continue dipping it.

Their homemade gelato is a must try item too . .

This is interesting as its Rice coffee. Taste is certainly not acidic but do taste more like our kopi in the usual run down kopitiam yet slightly more diluted and aromatic.

Bohol Bee Farm

After a quick exploration of Manila city for a few hours (click here), we were then follow by an early wake up call, grab our quite breakfast on the go to the airport as we are catching the earliest flight transit from Manila to Tagbilaran (Bohol) which is 7.30am flight. The flight duration is estimated 1h 20 mins.

Flying above all this beautiful island and I am sure that Taglibaran is gonna be another great place.

This airport is really really small one as everything is still on manual mode.

We were then welcome by the locals . .

What I mean small as in this conveyor belt area, one glace you see all.

For first timer here, you can ask all your queries here and they are pretty helpful with all the information you need.

Right outside the airport they have this 3 pop up booth to cater for car rental, or any adventure package you keen to take up. Taxis are available right outside the airport. In Bohol, its they have very unique type of mini taxi or pretty similiar to those in Thailand, Tut Tut.

Right after picking up our luggauge, we were then transport to our hotel, South Palms Resort Panglao.

We reach our resort after 30 minutes ride from the airport. Its a 45 hectare spread of a beachfront view, South Palms Resort Panglao is a 9.3 hectare tropical enclave that sports just 90 rooms and villas; most of which brings you close to the sun, sea and sandy goodness to boot.

Right after check in, we then did a quick explore on the resort and I am totally impress. Then head to our Deluxe Garden View @ PHP 7,500 . .  Fits up to 2 adults and 2 children while additional guests can opt to pay PHP 2,500 a night @ RM 186  each inclusive of breakfast and dinner in the resort itself.

Our room is not bad, I just find it a bit small and well, as I will spend most of the time outside the room, so it does not really bother me.

Our bed is greeted with a card and also a pack of peanuts.

Toilet is big enough as all the necessity is there, with bathing products from Face.

Bathrobe, security box and slippers for your convenience and also an umbrella just in case it rains and you need to walk to the cafe area.

Its a huge beach front, with tons of palm trees and just right for a simple gateaway from bustling cities. Sea water with white sandy beach is just perfect.

This is where I spend most of my nights are, with beanbags placed at the beach area, and I built 3 for my fort and just park there for few hours and chat with the rest.

Did try their massage and its good, and its very reasonable for a resort, with an option to do it at the mini hut or it can be done in your room.

Infinity pool

Meet Kittie Yiyi, a crazy person that does alot of crazy shots during the trip.

If you are planning to catch sunrise, its quite early from our time as it rise around 5.30am. At our current picture, its at 7.30am which is very bright and getting hot.

This is how I park myself at the beach during night.

Quite a good range they have it from the usual bread section, fresh milk, pastries, pancakes, asian to western delight are all available.

Bacon, sushi in this early hours ..

AS mention above, this is my main hangout area during night as they only have one bar only. They close early if there is no crowd but you can still order from the coffee house as what I did during my second night stay, as the bar closed early.

While waiting for my meal and this 2 Kittie and Ash went to look for treasure in the sea. 😀

During my stay here, manage to met the 2 young owner of this resort and I am impress how they build this whole place up.

For any reservation, please check out their website www.southpalmsresort.com.

Location:
South Palms Resort Panglao
Barangay Bohol, Panglao,
Bohol 6340, Philippines
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