Yay!

I finally was able to make bookings for our family trip!! After having headaches from checking travel and tour packages in the newspapers and the internet, we decided to not push through with Boracay (it's just too risky and too costly to go there and have problems after we arrive) and instead, we're going to Panglao in Bohol instead. It also has the white sand beach and at the same time, we feel that we will be able to see more places while we're there. Just to give you an idea, here are some of the sights included in our itinerary:




Chocolate Hills
Tarsier Watching
Sikatuna National Park
Baclayon Church and Museum
Dolphin and Whale Sighting (seasonal though)
Punta Cruz Watchtower
Loboc River Cruise
Butterfly Dome
Bohol Bee Farm
Hinagdanan Cave
Mag-aso Falls

and if we still have time,

Loay Bolo-making and Nipa-weaving Industry, and Bilar Man-Made Mahogany Forest

I am already looking forward to seeing the place!! We've reserved a room in a place along Alona Beach which is in Panglao Island. I am also looking forward to snorkeling with Ruther, just like we did during our honeymoon which feels like ages ago! Anyway, I'm sure the boys will have loads of fun as well. Since we were not able to take advantage of the airline promo fare, we're paying around P5000 each (roundtrip fare). Fortunately, the place we're staying is cheap at only P1500 per night for the room so that is a relief for our expenses because we will only spend P3000 for 2 nights. We still have to have money for the tours around Bohol because going around on a rented vehicle will be costly than usual. But still, for this new adventure, I'm sure it will be well worth it. I'm keeping close tabs on our expenses though. Have to make sure we won't overspend and regret going to this excursion.

See you next week, Bohol!