Summer Vacation: Bohol 2012

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I've always loved Bohol so when my Dad had a scheduled seminar in Cebu, I just wanted to shout "Hurray!"  Vacation time.

Among the many beaches I have been to, Bohol is on top of my list.  I like the laid back atmosphere of Bohol. I love how peaceful and calm the place is.  I love snorkeling at Balikasag Island and swimming at the Virgin Islands.  I love touring Bohol over and over again- cruising at the Loboc River, seeing Tarsiers, looking at the Chocolate Hills, to name a few.  They always remind me how beautiful the Philippines is and how wonderful the  world is.  Best of all, some of our relatives live there.  So it will be a sort of little reunion for us.

But above all these reasons, the main reason why I wanted to go to Bohol this time is I want to bring my kids along.  My kids love the beach and I know, they will surely love the things that they can do at Bohol.  So here are some snippets of our Bohol trip (sorry, no beach pics on my phone).  We can't wait to go back!


Grandpa duties at the Ocean Jet.

At the Ocean Jet.

Loboc River Cruise.

Chocolate Hills.
Chocolate Hills.
Sagbayan Peak.

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