We rented a van to take us to the different tourist spots in Bohol. The sights we went to varied a bit from the countryside tour that I went on in 2012, and most of the churches that were part of the tour were still being restored.
San Agustin Church
This church was one of the very few that remained intact after the earthquake in 2013.
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| The school beside the church and its quaint architecture. |
For PHP 25, visitors will be treated to a "tour" of this small cave, complete with a funny guide who makes pop culture references and adjusts your camera settings for you.
Dauis Church
This church sold bottled water which they claimed was miracle water. The potable water was from a well within the church complex which "miraculously" remained fresh despite its proximity to the sea.
Site of the Blood Compact
Baclayon Church
The church remained closed to mass-goers, but visitors were allowed to take photos inside. Beside it was the museum, where icons and memorabilia were on display.
RIver Cruise and Buffet
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| That's our boat on the left. |
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| The view of the river. |
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| The cruise made a stop at this Ati village, where locals in costumes gave a presentation. |
Tarsiers are the smallest primates in the world. It was mating season when we went, so we only saw the male tarsiers since the female tarsiers were taken to a secure location because they become aggressive when pregnant. Tarsiers could live up to 16 to 24 years old; the oldest within the conservation site was 14 years old.
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| A surefire way to lose a staring contest. |
We passed this forest on the way to the Chocolate Hills. Photo ops depend on the number of vehicles that ply this highway.
Chocolate Hills
The viewing deck remained cordoned off because it was destroyed during the earthquake. The hills really are a geographic wonder.
Sipatan Twin Hanging Bridge
Basically these were just two hanging bridges that led to souvenir shops on the other side.
Loboc Church
This church was really badly damaged, and there didn't seem to be any restoration efforts being made when we came.
Bohol Bee Farm
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| The view from the farm |
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| We tried their ice cream made from organic ingredients. |
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