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Bohol Escapade: Dauis Church

June 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment

The Our Lady of Assumption Church, also known as Dauis Church is one of the most notable churches in Bohol. It is located not far from the bridge that connects Panglao with Bohol.

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The Virgin of the Assumption is the town’s patron saint is said to provide for the town’s people and believed to possess miraculous powers.

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Bohol Escapade: Hinagdanan Cave

May 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Hinagdanan cave is one of the major attractions in Bohol. Though it is not the only cave that can be found here, its the most famous for its beautiful rock formations.

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The cave has large stalactites and stalagmites, bats, and a lagoon.

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Bohol Escapade: Balut Island

May 27, 2009 · 1 Comment

Depending on how fast you go from one place to another is the chance for you to got to Balut Island and Virgin Island. So I suggest you don’t stay too long at Balicasag Island to go diving or snorkeling or else, you’ll miss this…

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Pure white sand in the middle of the sea. It’s like a vanishing island as it only appears during a certain time of the day and submerges in the Bohol sea when the high tide comes in.

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Bohol Escapade: Pawikan encounter

May 25, 2009 · Leave a Comment

It wasn’t part of the itinerary but our Boatman offered if we wanted to see a “Pawikan”  (turtle). And of course I said yes! And so he took as to this small “kubo” (hut) in the middle of the vast waters of Bohol.

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The first thing I said was, were is the Pawikan? Then the boatman asked the owner of the pawikan to show it to us.

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Bohol Escapad: Balicasag Island

May 22, 2009 · 2 Comments

Next stop after your Dolphine watching is Balicasag Island Marine Sanctuary.

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The island is gifted with a nice spot for snorkeling and diving.

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