What comes to your mind when you see some Chocolates? Bees? Shells? And Kalamay? For me, only one thing comes into my mind and that is Bohol!
Bohol, is an island in the Visayas region of the Philippines. People who live there were called as Boholanos or Bol-anons. Most Bol-anons I knew are very funny, friendly, hospitable and full of humor. They live their lives with full of smiles and happiness.
Now, lets recap why chocolates, bees, shells and kalamay were all connected to Bohol.
CHOCOLATES!
It doesn't mean literally chocolates. Instead, the marvelous and wondrous Chocolate Hills of Bohol. There are at least 1,260 hills but there may be as many as 1,776 hills spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometres. They are covered in green grass that turns brown (like chocolate) during the dry season, hence it was called as Chocolate Hills.
BEES!
Chocolate is not the only thing that is sweet in Bohol. They have the Bohol Bee Farm where bees were raised for their honey. The Bohol Bee Farm is a very cozy and relaxing place on Panglao island. Owner and Chef Vicky Wallace prepares delicious meals from organically-grown vegetables on her farm--from squash muffins, vegetable lasagna to her specially-brewed coffee from roasted corn and wild berries. This place is worth visiting when you’re in Bohol.
SHELLS!
So as you know, Bohol is surrounded with water thus, shells are everywhere. In Bohol, they have this Shell Museum wherein different types of shells where exhibited to the public. All the shells found inside the museum is owned and collected by Mr. Quirino Hora. Youll be amazed with his massive collection of shells.
KALAMAY!
Ever heard of Kalamay? Bohol is full of sweetness because not only chocolate, and bees are here, also the Kalamay! Kalamay , which means "sugar", is a sticky sweet delicacy that is popular in Bohol and even in other parts of the Philippines. It is made of coconut milk, brown sugar, and ground glutinous rice. Just a friendly advise, wear your ID’s when eating, just in case you forgot your name due to its deliciousness! (just kidding!)
I almost forgot, Bohol has the smallest known primate, the Tarsiers. This animal is as small as your fists and so fragile. This primates are nocturnal, meaning they only hunt at night. Hope you'll visit them in your future visits.
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Well well. Me and My hubby are planning to go to Bohol.
Try nu sa panglao. . Super nice!
Nice picture. Hope I can visit that site. And buy some chocolates there.hahaha
Btw, did you hear the theory that, the chunk of soil that made up that chocolate hills, came from Banawe rice terraces?
Good post po, sarap ng food nyo.
@guruvaj tha ks for the appreciation. Regarding that theory, di ko pa po narinig yan eh. . Aheheh
Makakarating rin ako dyan.. :)) nice post!! Upvoted!!
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Wow! I now want to visit Bohol. Never been there. Great pictures!
Thanks! Hope youll visit soon!
what a nice place, hope to be there soon!
Visit as soon as possible trex. . Ahehehe
Would love to visit that Shell Museum, never been there.
You wont regret when you visit the shell museum. It is a very nice place.
wow naman gonna be there soon 😍😍
Thanks so much! :-)
Wow, Sna maka punta din jan someday. Bohol has many tourist spots now.
@sam-muffins yes po. . Marami na silang mga tourist spots today. .
Soon mapupuntahan ko din yung Bohol malapit2 na hehe. Any recommendation po ng accomodation near Panglao?
@rizairis mas maganda po kumuha ng tour package. . Kase sila na ang mag seset ng tour nu, including ung transpo at accomodation. . I would love to recommend one if you want to. .
cge po, try ko isearch kung kaya din ng budget ko hehehe
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