Interesting Landscapes With Cloud Formations

Interesting Landscapes With Cloud Formations
A Collection Of Photos From Various Destinations In The Philippines

Clouds, some of the most regular accessories of the skies, I say accessories because they adorned our skies in whatever season. Makes up for what would have been an empty and plain cloudless horizon.

 Gone fishing in Siquijor
San Juan Beach, Poblacion
Municipality of San Juan, Siquijor

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Bohol | Hinagdanan Cave

Hinagdanan Cave

A Photo Journey

This trip was done February 2011

Was planned, it's not even a back packing trip. Bohol is all worth it anyway,

For a province steep in Tourism, a place of natural wonder.

Having said that, Hinagdanan cave was a surprising natural wonder.

Unlike any other caves, this was just a cavern,

Naturally carved out of underground limestone rock. 

In due time, it obtained a small opening from above..

Its not near any mountains, just on solid ground.

From the opening, people made cemented stairs (hagdanan)

Hence the name Hinagdanan (ladden with stairs)

Inside is beguiling with reflective pool that mimic the rising ocean tides.

cool waters really, nice to swim with..

I'm just skirmish in swimming with water mixed with bat urine..

Oh yes, the cave is filled with bats.

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Bohol | Dauis Church

BOHOL | Dauis Church

A Photo Journey

Dauis Church under going restoration efforts in its front facade.

 

This is part of our day 2 on the last part of touring Bohol. I was tired and hungry by this time. I went to Bohol, around February 2011, I'm not yet into taking landscape pictures especially churches, I'm still in that stage where you have a camera and you'd like to take as much picture of yourself as you can.

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Bohol | Loboc River Cruise

Loboc River Cruise
A Photo Journey

5th Stop - after The Hanging Bridge is lunch time at Loboc River Cruise.

Now this is a nice experience, and I like it that this was included in the package.

Personally I expected this to be romantic.\

Naahhh!! It wasn't, first off. 

This is a lunch cruise, meaning that you take your lunch while on the cruise.

It would've been if we weren't sharing our table with other loud travelers.\

I also thought more of the bands and singers in Bohol because they're famous for it..

I'm quite bored with them.

I like these Rondalla guys..
They were on queue and quite enter 

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Bohol | Biggest Python

After the Tarsier Encounter

Bohol's Biggest Python

A Photo Journey

I can't help but ask why this is included in the tour package.

The animals are obviously exotic pets of someone.

An animal in a cage is a sad picture.

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Bohol | Bee Farm

The Bohol Bee Farm

This is part of our day 2 Tour in Bohol..

A pleasant place to be in.

Here is where I had lunch, and had first tasted edible flowers.

Well I don't really eat plants so I skipped that part.

Weaving, and done with native materials.

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Bohol | Blood Compact

Last Stop for Day 1 Tour

Blood Compact

A Photo Journey

Not much here but a shrine for something that was done hundreds of years ago.

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Bohol | Baclayon Church

Church of the Our Lady of Immaculate Concepcion

Baclayon Church, A Photo Journey

Baclayon Church

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Bohol | Tarsier Encounter

After lunch stop from Loboc River Cruise

Tarsier Encounter

A Photo Journey

Let's do the Tarsiernap

First time I've seen a Tarsier up close.

I immediately fell in love with them.

As much as I love how cuddly they are and how fragile.

I feel sad with this particular stop.

As is, when I visited this Tarsier Sanctuary

There're a lot of Asian Tourist Inside (I think they were Koreans)

As is with them, they made a lot of annoying noise.

They also try to poke the Tarsier's with a Cue Stick with food on it.

I feel for the creatures, as I know

Like me they're nocturnal. Char!

So they must be grumpy not being able to properly sleep when they have to.

If it were me, I would've wanted to see a Tarsier in the Wild.

Droopy Eyes, sleepy and clinging with his life on an ornamental plant.

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Bohol | Loboc Hanging Bridge

Day 1 continuation...

Now I expected something that looks fragile that I'd be scared to pass through with it.

This is not it. It's made of Bamboo, yes but its enforced with steel rods.

It doesn't sway much as well.

4rd Stop - After the Man-Made Forest

Loboc Hanging Bridge

Just me trying to have fun. Dunno why I got tricked into passing this bridge.

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Bohol | Man Made Forest

3rd Stop Day 1- from The Butterfly Conservation Center

Man-Made Forest

Man Made Forest.

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Bohol | Butterfly Conservation Center

2nd stop - Along the way from Chocolate hills is

The Butterfly Conservation Center

There were only a few active butterfly because of the rain.

The light is not that good either, I just enjoyed much of what I can gather.

Here's a mutant butterfly, either a male or female.

I didn't really pay attention because the tour guide made it sound that these are gay butterflies.

As if the reference is funny I should LOL.

What an Idiot.

Preserve butterflies, here's how to determine the male or the female.

Oh yeah! This is the guides idea.

This is a deception. This butterflies all look giants.

They probably think that the guest are all far sighted.

Yeah that's right! It's a walk in the park which practically just a small garden.

This is where they differ Moths (Mariposa) to local butterflies.

This looks nice.

Outside, is probably one of the most photograph place with travelers.

Now Honestly, I've seen many butterfly gardens or whatever they name them.

My Alma Mater CPU has the biggest I've seen so far, and it's in Iloilo.

They do Mass Productions of Butterflies for export,

as you may know, these helpless creatures are used instead of doves in weddings.

Francis Balgos is a Call Center Agent, Weekend Travel Warrior, Amateur Spelunker, Sometime Surfer, Newbie Mountain Climber, Photography Enthusiast, Certified Beach Bum, A first born son, Faithful lover, True Explorer...

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Bohol | Chocolate Hills

The Chocolate Hills

What's so charming about Bohol is that the entire province is relying heavily on Tourism.

They have Man-made forest which is probably just a tree planting project years ago,

Huge Python called Prony which is obviously a pet my someone,

Or Tarsier sanctuary which is actually just a small hut where they kept some Tarsier's and other exotic animals for Tourist. If it wasn't included in the Package, I wouldn't bother to go to these places.

I'd rather look for Tarsier's in their Natural Habitat.

But as is, I want to explore the entire Island so here it goes.

As a child, I've only seen Bohol from a post card with the famous chocolate hills.

I remember asking my auntie if it's really a big chunk of chocolate.

My curiosity went ahead of me the I guess.

Now I can say that I've seen it, and no it's not a chocolate, but I guess its charming to keep that mind set.

1st stop is the famous Chocolate Hills

For ultimate back packers - Going to the actual Chocolate Hills is way off unless you sign up with a tour guide who will provide a vehicle to the place.

This is not easily accessible through normal public transport, it's possible, but this part is too secluded and people will expect you to have a guide of some sorts.

Almost on the top

On the way up, climbing one of the Hills. It's very tiresome so I need to make a stop after a few  steps.

Certification (Pagkilala), I honestly don't know what's written in there.

Literally hundreds of cone shape hills as far as I can see.

It's a real marvel to behold. 

It was a rainy morning at the Chocolate Hills, had to contend with what light  I could give.

Wishing well. Throw a coin in the well, make a wish and ring the bell.
The sounds is annoying though but it's not bad to try it.

It's like a viewing lounge on top, except that the viewers are cowering for shelter from the rain.

Dunno what's the purpose of this post here.
It's blocking the view, but well I make use of it.

I'd really like to have the perfect jump shot,
but my partner is too afraid I'd tumble  in the ravine.
Oh well, it doesn't matter. I'd settle for this one, at least.

See how many there are, and this is just one side of it.

On the way down, the rain just stop.
My spirit is a bit dampen.

Francis Balgos is a Call Center Agent, Weekend Travel Warrior, Amateur Spelunker, Sometime Surfer, Newbie Mountain Climber, Photography Enthusiast, Certified Beach Bum, A first born son, Faithful lover, True Explorer...

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Happy Camper, a year for travel and photos!!!

2011 2nd Quarter is almost over

and I've been to so many places in the last 4 months..

Ahhh!!! Nice lang.. If only I could travel and get paid doing it.

Then I'll be a more happy camper!!

I'll wait for my chances..

I'm base in Makati.

Naisip ko lang, gusto ko gumala ngayong taon,

kahit dito lang sa Pinas..

Eat, Pray, Love is my thing!! hahaha!

Anyway!

Here's where I started..

1st Stop - Puerto Galera

Seen this place??

Then you probably did..

Puerto Galera, Mindoro

Ambisyosa nung friend ko,

pinangalandakan ang Singaporean BF nya..

Ok lang, libre naman nung BF lahat! Choz!

Parang pre nup na agad, kaka meet up lang.

2nd Stop - Bohol

Hinagdanan Cave,

Bohol

Gondoh ko pag nakatalikod.. char!

Hindi complete ang Bohol Trip pag hindi ka nakakita nitech!

Lets have Tarsier for dinner.. char!!

Ang ko Kyut nilaaa!!! someday, I'll do the Tarsiernap!

3rd Stop - Baguio

Minesview Park, Baguio

This place is never away for me!

I'd always grab the chance for a Baguio Trip anytime.

Churi lang kung ibang Minesview ang hanap mo..

Diko naman feel ang view dun eh,

Marami kasing keme palagi na picture picturan!

Eto nalang, center nung umbrella.. viewed from below.

4th Stop - Iloilo

Fort San Pedro Ruins, Iloilo

My Iloilo - this picture is looking at the Guimaras Island

5th Stop - Capiz

Old Sta Monica Church

Pan-ay Capiz

Uu nah, aswang ako!! wahahaha!!

Capiz will always be picturesque for me..

Silent humble town with many treasures hidden.

6th Stop - Boracay Island, Malay Aklan

Boracay, Aklan

Kulang ang summer pag na miss mo ang Boracay

Saka for me, the best time is before the holy week..

medyo marami nang tao pero hindi kayo siksikan

I don't go to Boracay just to see celebrities!

Haller!! andito nako! char!

7th Stop - Zambales

San Felipe, Zambales

No it's not Anawangin, but it's Zambales all the same..

Super EFFORT sa pag punta palang, kaka stress.

Enjoyed it nonetheless basta me kasamang Beki friends!

At ayan, Gondoh ko na naman sa Picture!!

NEXT STOP|

Baguio and Sagada

Bukas na yan, Maingit kana ng Todo!!!

hahaha!!!

Will post my travels next!

Hihimayain ko yan..

Francis Balgos is a Call Center Agent, Weekend Travel Warrior, Amateur Spelunker, Sometime Surfer, Newbie Mountain Climber, Photography Enthusiast, Certified Beach Bum, A first born son, Faithful lover, True Explorer...

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