Julia and I planed to go “BOHOL” and “Panglao Island”. Dr. Castellio helped us about that. First, we planed that we will go for a trip on Nov. 5 to 8, 2008, but that time is Halloween day so we couldn’t book. Next day finally, we reserved airplane ticket Nov. 2 to 5. I really expected about my plan for a trip but I had a problem with traffic jam because that times also a national holiday. So we decided that we will leave Saturday night and sleep in Quezon City (Julia’s friend house).
When we went there Julia’s friend treated us dinner and many foods so we could eat Korean food. We talked about our trip and many things so we couldn’t sleep early. We slept 2am and we woke up 4:30 am so we were so tired. We left their house 5:10 am and we rode jeepney to MRT station and we rode MRT. Finally we arrived in Pasay station and rode taxi to airport. We had a hard time for traffic.
When we arrived in the airport, we were so surprised because the airport is so big and clean. I heard the airport was built recently. There were many foreigners. We received air ticket and waited at gate 120. Our gate was crowded with people going to Bohol . At last, we rode airplane and took off. The airplane was swayed by airflow. The situations were same when we was riding airplane before 5months ago. After 1 hour we arrived in Tagbilaran airport!!
When we came out of the airport, we couldn’t find our tour guide so we called Dr.Castellio. We were very worried about a lot of things, because we didn’t know anything even that city. At that time Julia found a man who is holding a name placard. Finally we were relieved; we found the guy. Our tour guide took us along Dumaluan Resort located at Panglao Island . We saw fantastic sea background along our way while riding car.
Finally we arrived, “Dumaluan Resort”. As soon as arriving there, we could see fantastic beach. I couldn’t believe there was magnificent beach. I viewed it and also people there. As soon as we put our pack down, we ran to the beach. The beach’s water color is bluish green. I’ve never been see that color. I couldn’t close my mouth in astonishment …. We devoted our time playing at the beach and even slept in beach chair.
I always watched the bluish green color’s of sea on TV. I can’t explain my feeling until now because our country doesn’t have the same like it. Our sea is just dark blue or indigo. Maybe seeing the sea like that is my first and I hope it will not be the last, hehehe. And also white sand. I really miss the sea.
After we had the pleasure spending our time at the beach, we ate stuffed squid with meat and vegetables for lunch. It was delicious! In the evening, we ate sesame fried shrimp. I ate all of the shrimp because Julia feels sick in her stomach. I peeled it and ate shrimp meat. After finishing dinner, we went around the beach again and took pictures many times. So our first day passed like that.
Second day, we started our tour. We went to Bohol . First, we visited “chocolate hills”. I already heard about that place because my Hannam University friends went there. They told me, “you have to go there”. When we arrived at Chocolate hills, I saw the grand hills but not chocolate color. If I go there in December, I can see the real color of it…chocolate. There were many hills I think because I couldn’t count it all. There is a cameraman for taking pictures and he said us, “I will take a picture for you”. So, we gave our camera to him and then he took a picture. He also gave me a broom but at first, I don’t want to receive it because I thought we are going to pay for that. He said, “it is free so don’t worry. We were relieved after he said that. After that we immediately saw our picture. We looked like to magician at the Chocolate hills. It was so funny!
Next itinerary, we went to “Loboc River”. It was almost like Pagsanghan Falls , where we went before weeks ago. It was very similar except one difference… and that is we can eat lunch while the boat is moving; that’s why it is called “floating restaurant.” We could enjoy buffet when we ate lunch and also watched dancing performances. Maybe, I think that is their source of revenue.
After that, we went toward the hanging bridge; we took pictures first at “Man made forest”. I heard this forest is just man made as the name imply. I could feel fresh air.
Then, we proceed to “hanging bridge”. The bridge was made of bamboo tree so I was scared and I couldn’t pass the bridge. I stepped just almost 10steps. If I passed that bridge, I couldn’t breath. When I took a picture, the people looked at me. I was shy but I took a picture as remembrance.
Then we viewed “Tarsius syrichta”, which are small monkeys which have very big eyes. When I saw the monkey I was very surprised and felt it is very cute. He came up the back of my hand and stared at me. The appearance was so cute. He looks like an ET (kkkk). One boy gave the small monkey crackers. Tarsiers ate crackers with sounds. I couldn’t forget small monkey so I bought souvenir for my family and friends.
Fifth, we went to “Baclayon town and church”. The Baclayon was so wonderful. If I stand there, I could observe the sea, blue sky and green forest. I couldn’t forget the place. We could take a picture with our tour guide. While we touring around Bohol , he was so kind and gentle.
When we came back to resort, Julia asked him, “Is this Alona beach?” He said, “No, this not Alona beach but I can take you there by my motorcycle”. And we said “we like it very much! Thank you!” At last, we ride his motorcycle and go to “Alona beach” in the evening.
We also went to “Panglao town”. The Panglao town looks like a big park. I took pictures with our kind tour guide. We liked him and he also liked us. So we had a good time.
The following day we woke up 5:00am because the employee said, “if you want to watch the dolphin, you have to leave in here 6:00am”. So we woke up 5:00am and ate breakfast 5:30 am and leave at 6:00am. When we arrived in the middle portion of the sea (…perhaps?) finally we could watch dolphin’s jumping. It was so marvelous. I couldn’t explain my feeling that time until now.
Then we planned to go to Balicasag Island . The employee of the resort said “if you go to Balicasag Island , you can watch dolphins and visit too Coral Island .” We really expected about that.
When we arrived there, we wanted to snorkel but the price was expensive because we are just 2 people. If we are 5people it could be inexpensive. But, we don’t have any choice. So we decided to go although we are just 2 people and shoulder the expenses. And then, as soon as getting off the boat… I shouted, “oh my God!!” because there are many corals and fish. I’ve never seen that before that close. When I feed the fish under the sea, many fish leap at me. I thought I had a dream and I didn’t want to wake up. There was boat man guiding us. My guide was so funny and kind. So I could view under the sea without feeling scared. He took me to the deep portion of the water. First time, when he led me there, I was so scared but after that I wanted to go deeper. He tried to take me to the wide area for viewing and always checked my feeling and my equipment. He caught fish, starfish for me and gave it to me. The fish looks like a ball and stuff with water. It was so astonishing. The fish was so cute and fat. When we finished snorkeling, I really felt something wanting. I still remember about that until now! Not him...the corals and fish, kkkkk!!!
Our last day came; we just packed our luggage and took a picture for the last time. I reminiscence a lot of things on our way home…the sky was so wonderful to view in the airport.
For three days, I had many experiences and went to many places. I am not sure I can go there again. Maybe I can’t go there again, this is the first and last time but I know my remembrance will still remain in my mind. I will never forget it and I will tell to my family, “ it was so fantastic”!!!
by: Mihyun
(writing project after 5 months of sessions Wed, November 12, 2008 11:22:34 AM)
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