Wow Philippines

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Got back from Cebu last saturday morning. Didn't enjoy much of our stay in Bohol. We went straight there via ferry after landing in Cebu. When we arrived at Bohol, we went straight to eat lunch at the Loboc River cruise. Nothing special with it, just ate in a cottage like boat cruising through the river where all you see are just trees and water flowing. After that, we went to see some other tourist spots like the famous Chocolate Hills, some man-made forest, tarsier watching, hanging bridge, some church and ancestral house. After going around the place, we headed to Alona Kew white beach resort where we were supposed to stay for the next two nights. Their price for their rooms are totally not worth it. It was so hot even with the fan on and the water coming out from the shower and faucet are salt water. We weren't able to get an airconditioned room since all of those were fully booked. The next morning we were supposed to go dolphin watching around 6am. Unfortunately, there was no dolphins spotted because of the waves, according to the boatman. So we just went snorkling around Balicasag Island. When we got back to our room, the door wouldn't open so we asked for assistance. It took a while for them to break the knob and replace it with a new one. That's where we decided to check out of the crappy place and just head back to Cebu.

We stayed at Marriott for the next couple of nights in Cebu. The hotel is just beside Ayala Center, where we went to get some dinner for most part. The last two nights in Cebu was spent at Shang Mactan. Perfect for some relaxation and unwinding. I was able to read all the comics (Good-Bye, Chunky Rice, Scott Pilgrim vol. 1-3) I brought to the trip. Scott Pilgrim Rocks! I'm officialy adding it to my list of favorite comics of all time :) Too bad I have to wait for another year or so for the next volume to come out.