Enjoying God's Little Paradise

Our visit to Cebu led us to take advantage of a side trip to Bohol. Sim and I tagged this trip as a post celebration of our fourth wedding anniversary. “Republic of Bohol” also referred to as “God’s Little Paradise” is a popular tourist destination mainly due to its signature attraction, the world-renowned Chocolate Hills considered as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Early in the morning, we rode in a ferry boat from Cebu to Bohol. We were stuck for two hours in the wide open seas. I got mixed emotions with the boat ride. I was excited in the sense that it’s my first ever boat ride in an unfamiliar spot and it’s really fun to glimpse the pounding waves and the vast body of water. On the other hand, I felt like am being attacked by hydrophobia. I have some worries that the boat might capsize. Thank God that He convicted my heart to wrestle in prayer in order to combat my fears. When we got out of the boat, I immediately kept my eyes rolling and surveyed the place. Truly, Bohol is a beautiful place! The boat ride is all worth it. I got an instant connection with the place and the people. Sim and I hired a van to tour us around Bohol for one day. Mang Noel, the van driver was very accommodating. He’s not only an adept driver but also a vivid tour guide. We’ve been to famous tourist attractions like Baclayon Church, Chocolate Hills (where we had a souvenir photo taken), Tarsiers’ Place, Bamboo Bridge (where we saw the famous “Buko King” and bought peanut kisses), Hinagdanan Cave, Butterfly Conservation Center, Mini-Zoo, Man-made Forest, and Panglao Island Resort. Having a lunch buffet at the Rio Grande Floating Resto was one of the day’s highlights. It’s an eat-all-you-can treat inside the boat that moves around the river while a band plays. There’s also one thing noticeable in Bohol, the tricycles have bible verses written all over them and serves as placards. Boholanos are religious people. They live a simple life and yet endowed with a very rich culture. For Sim and I, it’s really fun,fun,fun in Bohol! To God be the glory!