Exploring BOHOL Part 3:Dinner at Loboc River

Visiting Bohol will never be perfect without being with the beautiful and talented Municipality of Loboc. 

Loboc is  home for Musical Talents and a home of the famous Loboc River Cruise.

Join me as I'am going to share My Wonderful Loboc Experience :)

Take Note!

         We have been to Loboc on our first day. Since we don't have the luxury of time to waste. We maximized our first day. What supposed to be a lunch cruise (as normal tourist does) we decided to have the dinner cruise which will start and end late in the evening since we arrived in Tagbilaran Airport 2:00pm that's why we only have the afternoon till night for our first day. 

Useful Info :)

1.  Price: 600/Head (Buffet Dinner Included + Cruise)
2.  Schedule 

•   6:30-7:30pm Buffet Dinner
•   7:30-9:00pm Loboc River Cruise

 3.  From Tagbilaran

• Ride a Tricycle/Van
• Ride a Jeep / Bus (Terminal near Island City Mall) Not advisable.

Note: There is a Stationary buffet Boat and a separate boat for the cruise, so you can enjoy the buffet till 7:30pm but you can bring food and drinks with you during the cruise.

Tip: If you are planning to do a Night Cruise make sure to have a private/hired van or Tricycle because the cruise might end very late and it is very uncomfortable for a tourists to commute in a foreign place. (in my opinion lang! hihihi)

Our Loboc Itinerary:

• 1. •       

We arrived in Loboc at 5:30pm this was because we planned to have the last batch of Day Cruise but unfortunately we did'nt make it so we have no choice but to wait for the Night Cruise as we travelled almost an hour just to be here :)

While we are waiting, our good driver kuya Ramil took us to some places within Loboc River,  just to kill the time ! not literally :)

1. Unfinished Bridge across Loboc River

        I enjoyed it so much! While we were here me and Josh had a wonderful time/ bonding while taking more pictures of ours :) Here are the pictures taken with our special buddy, our tripod.

View of the Loboc River and an old house :)

Bonding Moments :) Ayiiie!

My Fave Shots :)

 Sweet :)

Thanks to the boyfriend for the pictures :)

2. Natural Spring

     The second place Kuya Ramil unselfishly showed us was a Mini Natural Spring. I enjoyed it here as I took my shoes off and have my bare foot on the water. Josh wasn't able to remove his shoes because it is not like my "Crocs Jelly Shoes" where I don't have to wear socks . Bad for him tsk tsk.. (Evil Laugh hahhaa).

This spring is an extension of the Loboc River. Luckily the mud from the river cannot go through here because it is a spring  :) the dirt from the river always goes away!

Josh has pictures too :)

Finally Josh had a perfect camera mood setting (minus the blurr on it) for this wonderful yet simply view of the river :)

 This view is something that I'm missing right now. Simple view, simple living and simply nature.

Fave view :)

After this we went to The Cruise Terminal :)

3. Loboc River Night Cruise :)

 Finally, the main event for this day, The Cruise :) 

Inside the waiting area. With free Wi-Fi and 2 PC's with internet, this is free! and this is an air conditioned room :)

 I was easily fascinated with the ambiance that surrounds me, I mean the lights around me this is something that I always wanted to be with. It was like a glimpse of a dramatic moment, everything was a "Slow Mo" painted with wonderful colors of lights and emotions.



Knowing me, the lights always catches my attention. I even dream of having my wedding at night so that I can acquire the ambiance with lights . Full of lights haha. I don't know i feel some drama on it kasi , it is very romantic! Too much of the Lights na :D

• The Buffet Dinner :)

The first thing i want to tell you guys is that don't expect too much on the food :) Because it was one of the things I expected to be something different. Well, the food here were simple, simple Filipino foods but the taste is very good. I was not upset yet i was not surprised.

Menu on that night:







1. Sinigang na Hipon (Shrimp) I almost eat all the shrimp. Sarap! (Delicious!)
2. Fish Fillet
3. Seaweed salad with Pipino and lettuce
4. Biko
5. Baby potatoes
6. I forget the pork Viand. (Basta may pork hahhaa.. nakalimutan ko na)
7. Fresh Fruits
8. Bottomless Iced Tea 

1. Sumptuous Dinner ... and Romantic Too :)

Forgive me for the blurred pictures as we have this in long exposure mode  :)

Me? happy! though tired na :)

• The Loboc River Cruise :)

After the dinner , we trasferred to a separate boat to begin the cruise. The moment I sat in a reserved seat inside it, the boat slowly moved and the lights were slowly turned off. Then I suddenly heard the guitar strumming while a Local man singing love songs.

I can describe that experience as ecstatic in a way that I even forgot that I am having Exams back in school, work issues at work and some family matters. All problems were vanished in a while which was enough to keep me moving and continue my busy life back in Manila. I am refreshed!



I remember the time when me and the Boyfriend became silent in a while, my head is leaned on his shoulders while I am resting in his arms. Yay! We just felt blessed for the fact that we enjoyed the wonderful scene, the lights , the air that the river showed us and most especially the presence of each other. How Romantic!

 After a while, I've seen a place where locals are about to present a song and a dance number. Knowing Loboc as a home for musical talents, no wonder that I am surprised on how they danced and sang their local music, especially the energetic moves of the children. They are amazing!

I even tried to do tinikling. Which I super missed! Because when I was in high school I'am very active in our City Theater group were we sing,play ukulele, and do cultural dances like this. I enjoyed it :)

After the show, the boat headed back to the terminal. Where we need to have our goodbyes to Loboc River and its wonderful people. I want  to be back and will try the lunch tour :)

     While we were preparing to depart from Loboc. We heard an orchestral show. And we decided to stay for a while (This was free yey!). I love musical instruments especially live shows :) The group was named Loboc Youth Ambassador! They are amazing too!


I will never forget this evening, Ever! :)
One of the colorful Night of my Life as of now.

My Travel List :)

When I was in High school our adviser told us to think/give of an adjective that we can put with our names. The adjective must start the same as the first letter of your name. For example, my name:

Adventurous + April = Adventurous April  (and so? wahahha)

Since then I dreamed of getting to the places that within and outside our country :)

Here are the places  that I want to Visit soon/someday . I pray that God will allow me to see and experience these places :)

Local:
 Violet colored Places were done!

1. Baguio (been here 3 times , 2011)
2. Boracay (Aug 2008)
3. Benguet  (Jan 2012)
4. Ifugao   (Jan 2012)
5. Banaue   (Jan 2012)
6. Bohol   (July 2012)
7. Bukidnon  (Dec 2011)
8. Davao City     (Dec 2011)
9. Samal Island     (Dec 2011)
10. Panglao Island   (Jan 2012)
11. Puntod Island    (Jan 2012)
12. Mt.Maculot in Batangas  (Sept 2011)
13. Lucban Quezon   (Dec 2010)
14. Laguna (been here 4 times )
15. Pampanga (When I was 9 0r 10 years old?)
16. Sagada, Mt.Province    (Jan 2012)
17. Bontoc,Mt.Province (Jan 2012)
18. Bataan (When I was A kid)
19. Tagaytay (Many Times hahaha )
20. Negros Occidental 
21. El Nido Palawan (I will be here on November 2012)
22. Coron Palawan
23. Puerto Prinsesa , Palawan  (I will be here on November 2012)
24. Surigao
25. Vigan, Ilocos
26. Calaguas Cam Nor
27. Caramoan, Cam Sur
28. Camiguin
29. Cagayan de Oro
30. Batanes
31. Puerto Galera
32. Siargao

International: 

Haven't been to other countries yet :(

Here are my Wish List. Some are Dreams ahhaha :)

• Hongkong

• Singapore

• Korea

• Malaysia

• Bhutan

• China

• Japan

• Paris, France 

• Santorini, Greece

• Malvides

• Germany

• Holland/Netherlands

We only Live once, Make the most out of it :)

Working + Studying

I started working in the age of 16 years old, and I was 2nd year college that time when my sister who is sending me to school quit her job. By Then, I experience to walk for about 7km for me to reach home as I already used my money to buy resistors and other electronic components needed in our usual laboratory. I was then studying in TUP-Cavite and took Electronics Engineering Technology as my Diploma Course.

 I started working in Jollibee Sm Dasmariñas as a SODA or the one who makes rocky road and  ice creams and doing some beverages tasks. I was working  6 times/week as required by my Branch Manager. I am working at night and Studying in the Morning. I've been here for 7months.

The second job I had was still in Jollibee (but in  Dasma Bayan Branch) as A counter, SODA, Party Hosts and Jollibee's background dancer whenever he needs to go to a party. I was working here 7 days/week and always having 30 units, I am always full load in school that time. My school schedule was from 8am-5pm and my working hours was from 6pm-1am I can lay in bed by 4am because I need to do some projects and exams the following day , and then woke up by 7am. That's my life before but still, I manage to graduate my 3 year course at the age of 19.

And Then, by the Age of 19 years old I entered the Semiconductor Industry. After a year of being here, I decided to pursue my Bachelor's Degree and now I am currently studying Bachelors of Science in Electronics Engineering and hopefully graduate by the age of 22, next year 2013 :)

Tips for Woking Students:

• You need to dream high.
• You need self motivation at times. 
• You need a wrist watch to manage your time carefully. 
• You need to unwind once in a while
• You need to Cry and Move ON, when life is sooo hard.
• Sometimes You need to go with the flow to lessen the stress.
• You need a notebook and a pen, To plan your future, for  your finances.
• You need support and trust by your parents.
• You need to be responsible for yourself. 
• You need to fail sometimes to be strong
• You need friends. A few but trusted friends.
• You have to risk sometimes. Do some calculated risks.
• You need vitamins.
• Find out what you really want for your life.
• You need God in your life.

I know this is not as easy as I imagined but the things that inspires me is my Family, My Boyfriend  and my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, without him I can do nothing..

Quote for today :) 

Being Soo Persistent Strikes Again

I don't know I just sooo much into blogging these days. I want to write and write and write..

I want to share my life experiences, dreams and etc.

An hour ago I've been into pattylaurel site and I was amazed on how she had travel 29 countries in her 28 years of existence. My love for Travelling is now ignited again, I started to dream again , I was determined to travel more sooon.  I even talked to the boyfriend and tell him that "Hon I really want to travel, can I have 10 more places next year?" and he just told me " Yes hon, have your Graduation First and we can do that!" hmmm.. I know I need more money.. My Passion for travelling is I know inside me. Can you imagine that feeling of really wanting to do something, as in right now.. of course I know not today . Well my boyfriend always tell me that I am sooo persistent. Sometimes it is  positive sometimes it is negative for me. If I want things, I want it now. Even my mom told me that since I was a kid.

I want to travel the World :)

Exploring BOHOL Part 2 : Countryside Tour

I don't know what's in the title As I always seen that "Countryside tour" tag whenever I search for tours which referring to visiting Loboc, Baclayon , Chocolate hills and etc.

This is a continuation of our tour. This might not be the tour we have in order but you can check the actual itinerary we have here, plus the expenses and other details :)

1. Blood Compact Site
This was our first destination straight from the Airport, As we decided not to rent any place to stay as the bf  has  relatives living here, and because we don't wanna waste every single time we have in this lovely Island :)
That's why you can see that our bags were with us :) We are also with our driver, Kuya Ramil as we chose to hire a tricycle rather than renting a van which cost as double the price :) #tipidMode


Thanks to the boyf's effort for editing the pictures, as I'am not as good as he is , Very Supportive indeed :)

Blood Compact Site 

I dunno if you will like this as much As I did! :)

Thank You Josh :)

2.  Baclayon Church
Even though I am not a Roman Catholic I was amazed knowing that this church is a 417 years old church (416 or 417, I'am a bit confused) and This is I think the 3rd oldest church in the Philippines.

Feeling Lost huh!

The bags... See!

With him :)

3. Prony, the Python in Albur

I pay to scare myself today :) ahahhaha... You willsee my bravest picture Ever. !! As few of you knew that I am sooo scared to those creatures esp. FROOOOOOOOOGS , but I didn't saw any frogs here, thank you Lord :)  but I am a bit uncomfortable with rough-skinned animals or insects. Anyway, i'm trying :) and here it is ...

halata namang takot ako diba?? ang tagal magset up ng cam ni J.

My most bravest picture :) Ever!

 4. Man Made Forest


The Bohol Man-Made is a mahogany forest stretching in a 2km stretch of densely planted with Mahogany trees located in the border of Loboc and Bilar towns. Before and after you reach the man-made forest there are also naturally grown forests of Loboc and Bilar which has a thick kaleidoscope of green foliage, different kinds of trees and giant ferns lining the road. -Wikipedia :) 

I thought I was not in the Philippines when I was passing these trees. I love it so much!

On our way to Tagbilaran, to pick up Josh's Uncle to the airport he is from Bhutan a small country in the Himalayas Region :) And the two guys here is Josh's cousins :) Thanks to them ... They serves as our guide and our driver ..

As you can see I did not include Chocolate Hills , Balicasag Island Experience, Loboc River and our DANAO adventure, I will do separate blogs about that :)  

Make sure to include Bohol on your Travel list .. It is a wonderful place :)