Dolphin-watching and snorkeling in Bohol

     It was the second day of our Bohol Trip. We had waken up very early in the morning just before the sun kissed the mountains. (Dolphins are likely to be spotted in the early morning that's why) We were off to dolphin watching!
     We went to ride the motorized bancas in Alona Beach. The view was perfect.

while waiting for the dolphins

     There were also lots of bancas chasing after the group of dolphins in that early morning - colorful bancas, big, small. I hated it the most when boatmen would really literally chase after the dolphins; they were not contented perhaps to just view the creatures from a least threatening distance. As bancas aggressively chased after the group of dolphins, the more that the poor creatures swam to a farther place away from the noise of the boats' motors.

Bohol City Panglao-Dauis Tour

     Bohol is the tenth largest island in the Philippines and situated in the heart of the Visayas. It would take you an hour via airplane from Manila to get here.

     We went to Bohol last May 2010. For most of us, it was our first time to visit the place. And I tell you, it's all worth it!
      You wouldn't be impressed on how Tagbilaran Airport looks like. It doesn't tell much of what the place has to offer to tourists. This should be something that the local government should improve on.
We were fetched by our tour guide/ driver/ tatay named Kuya Dodong (that's what he prefers to be called). His real name? Jeconias D. Ursos, Jr. Now you have an idea why he prefers to be called as such. You would know it was him because he would be bringing his banner with your names on it!
After the fetching and resting stuff at our hotel, the tour began. Our first day was basically a getting-to-know-the-town trip. Kuya Dodong drove us around the city and to some scenic spots.


FIRST STOP: Dauis Church

Dauis Church

A surprising beauty at the back of Dauis Church (Photo by: Angie Pacay)

     It seemed an ordinary church when we had our first glance at the Church. Yeah, for most it was a typical church. What has made the church so special (aside from its age and history) is the Cartesian well inside it. Yes, it has a well inside that used to supply water to locals around the church. But for now, it is no longer used since it is seated just in front of the altar. At the back of the church, there is a spacious venue where at night, tables and bands are set for tourists.

The well inside Dauis Church

     At daytime, you can have your group picture taken as shown below since the view and the lighting are both perfect ! :)

SECOND STOP: BEE FARM

Welcome to Bee Farm

Unexplored beauty of the Bee Farm

     Unfortunately, there were so many visitors in the Bee Farm when we got there that we even decided not to go to the farm anymore. As an alternative, there was this store in the farm with so many cool stuff like bags, souvenirs, purses and others that you might want to visit while waiting for your tour guide. There was also a restaurant at the back of the store. Just  follow the trail leading to taht and I am pretty sure you'll get there hehehe. The restaurant was facing the South China Sea. The view was relaxing. The sound of the waves were really comforting. And the smell? It was a salty breeze! lol