Magical Siquijor

Siquijor is another island in the Philippines we (Rachel and I) had a chance to visit. This interesting island is known for its love potions locals make and sell during Easter season particularly during Holy Week. Other remedies can be made for a variety of ailments. I was not able to attain one before I left however I hope to get back down there and explore the rest of the island’s wonders before I leave the country next July. We got to see a majestic sunrise and use most of the forms of transportation the island had to offer. I also want to see it’s waterfalls and other 2 coral church’s next time.

1. One of the many intoxicating beaches on Siquijor
2. My chance to “speak” to my congregation (if I ever had one heheh)
3. Yes there is a problem in the Philippines with rabies but be sure it is not in Siquijor
4. 5:20am looking outside our window in Siquijor
5. Speak to us Reverend Rachel!
6. The growth of the sunrise in our visit 5:50am
7. A crazy huge gecko on the wall in the church David lives at the back of. It is really cool!!!
8. Me and Rachel on our way out leaving a fun day in Siquijor
9. The piglets who were very curious about us, aren’t they cute
10. David Lumsden our host when we visited

Tropical Bohol, Philippines

Bohol is probably my favorite place in the Philippines so far and I only got to scratch the surface of the eco-tourism. It is incredibly beautiful, serene and the vibe is just calming. My only issue was every time Rachel and I went to travel to the next place on our list the rain came down in buckets and soaked us to the bone. Bohol is a tropical paradise and I want to go back!

1. Cute little alien looking primate the tarsier… isn’t he cute!!!
2. The Loboc River which I think looks like a chocolate river. It is beautiful
3. We stayed at a rustic backpacker's hot spot "Nuts Huts" off the beaten path on the Loboc River
4. The stairs were steep and I almost lost my head on the way down on the 277 steps!
5. One of the oldest churches in Bohol. We saw a wedding in progress
6. The actual steps heading down to the Nuts Huts and my nipa hut on the river
7. In Bohol the Filipino’s have taken advertising to a new level, using the animals J
8. Beautiful butterfly’s at the Bohol Bee Farm. Natural beauty is phenomenal here
9. A beautiful view of the ocean from the Bee Farm
10. Interesting architecture in the Philippines
11. The amazing Chocolate Hills of Bohol. In the dry season these remarkable mounds turn brown because of lack of rain. The island was originally a coral reef, over millions of years then it was pushed up and certain points were pushed together more so there are these mounds.
12. The tarsier yet again. Did you know its eye socket is larger than the brain cavity??? Yes those eyes are intense!