July 24-25 Saturday and Sunday, i found myself in another island yet again. I was with friends, Nikko and KuyaVlad, Saturday morning, we were bound for the Island of Bohol.
After an hour and a half, we reached Nikko's estate. His family never fail to generously feed and make comfortable their guests and this visit was another one of those warm accommodations.
Quick breakfast, rest and a little freshening up and we were off the road to the venue of the Kapuso Night to pick up our borrowed DSLR from Direk Julius, who was extra generous and made us carry it for the two day trip. After picking up the camera, we went on our way to Panglao for some road and food trip.
First stop, Bohol Bee Farm for lunch. I could not let the opportunity pass and not be able to try their organic food. So for lunch, i had organic salad topped with edible flower and petals, which i found out today was gumamela flower. Nikko had honeylaced chicken while Kuya Vlad had ribs.
Before digging into my salad, i asked one of Bee Farm's waitresses if the flower on my plate really was edible. And she nodded and said yes, so I ate it. It actually tasted just like any ordinary lettuce. It tasted good. The salad also had pineapple bits in it. Although, i wasn't able to finish the whole dish, it really made me full.
For dessert, Kuya Vlad had homemade ice cream while I had a cup of cappuccino, equally tasted good.
We headed home after few minutes of relaxing and realizing we had no where else to go . We also had to prepare of the Kapuso Night, all though our only role their was to be part of the audience. As i would say, 'audience impact' lang haha and to give support to our friends who were working for the Night.
By the time we got home, dinner was served and I only needed to change clothes while Kuya Vlad took a quick shower. After dinner, we were off to the Kapuso Night which was held at the port of Tagbilaran, even if it was drizzling. By the time we got to the venue, the rain was starting to pour down heavily and the event was already starting too. But everyone just stood there, no one left.
We returned Direk's cam to him only to borrow it again, and the three of us took turns in taking photos. Since Nikko brought his ID with him, we were all over backstage. From the time it started to the time it ended, the rain was pouring down over Tagbilaran. Direk made us borrow the camera again as we said we haven't copied all of our photos yet. hehe :)
I was in Bohol but on one condition, not to stay and sleep at Nikko's if I was the only lady, so i agreed. And luckily, I was able to stay in for the night with an office mate who's from Tagbilaran too. Although, I left early the following day to go to Nikko's again.
It was too early by the time I got there, a little more time to sleep before the engineering department guys arrive for their prepared breakfast. Kuya Vlad, Nikko and I slept for about an hour and a half before my phone rang and Ian/ Direk Julius was looking for Nikko for directions.
Few minutes later, the complete gang was there. And of course, breakfast was set and waiting for them as early as 6am. While they were eating, we were taking turns in taking their photos. But they all had to hurry up and finish eating, they were all going back to Cebu at 12noon and have to be at the Tubigon port by 9am. After eating, we were outside for awhile and made chika, they had their photo op with Nikko. Then they went on their way. And it was our turn to have breakfast. :)
It was bathroom time for us after breakfast, we had the entire morning to spend before we went to the Sandugo Festival.
The decision was to spend it on a river cruise at Loboc river.. P300 for the river cruise with buffet and another hundred pesos for what they call part of a stupid municipal order. We finished at the cruise at around 2 in the afternoon.
We had to hurry to the Sandugo event Bohol State University grounds. We weren't able to catch the street parade but that was okay. By the time we got to the school grounds, GMA's float was approaching the stage in it were kapuso stars, Barbie Fortaleza and Joshua Dionisio. They were warmly welcomed by the Bol-anons as they went down the float and went up to the stage. After a while, their festival's guest of honor arrived in the presence of no less than the Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines, Jejomar Binay. I was able to witness the Sandugo re-enactment for the first time.
Although, we had to catch our viewing short because we had to head back at Nikko's to pick up our bags and say our thank you's and good byes to Nikko's lola and daddy.
We had to rush to catch our boat going back to Cebu at 4:30 in the afternoon. Although we were the last few people to board the boat, we had to wait for the rest of the passengers to be seated so we could look for our seats. Then finally, Kuya Vlad and Nikko were seated at the open-air deck and I was seated below, in the cabin.
We got to Cebu port after two (2) hours of boat trip. Thank God!
Now, excited for my next road, out of town trip! :)
hopefully, one (1) more domestic and one (1) international trip for me this year.
Before digging into my salad, i asked one of Bee Farm's waitresses if the flower on my plate really was edible. And she nodded and said yes, so I ate it. It actually tasted just like any ordinary lettuce. It tasted good. The salad also had pineapple bits in it. Although, i wasn't able to finish the whole dish, it really made me full.
For dessert, Kuya Vlad had homemade ice cream while I had a cup of cappuccino, equally tasted good.
We headed home after few minutes of relaxing and realizing we had no where else to go . We also had to prepare of the Kapuso Night, all though our only role their was to be part of the audience. As i would say, 'audience impact' lang haha and to give support to our friends who were working for the Night.
By the time we got home, dinner was served and I only needed to change clothes while Kuya Vlad took a quick shower. After dinner, we were off to the Kapuso Night which was held at the port of Tagbilaran, even if it was drizzling. By the time we got to the venue, the rain was starting to pour down heavily and the event was already starting too. But everyone just stood there, no one left.
We returned Direk's cam to him only to borrow it again, and the three of us took turns in taking photos. Since Nikko brought his ID with him, we were all over backstage. From the time it started to the time it ended, the rain was pouring down over Tagbilaran. Direk made us borrow the camera again as we said we haven't copied all of our photos yet. hehe :)
I was in Bohol but on one condition, not to stay and sleep at Nikko's if I was the only lady, so i agreed. And luckily, I was able to stay in for the night with an office mate who's from Tagbilaran too. Although, I left early the following day to go to Nikko's again.
It was too early by the time I got there, a little more time to sleep before the engineering department guys arrive for their prepared breakfast. Kuya Vlad, Nikko and I slept for about an hour and a half before my phone rang and Ian/ Direk Julius was looking for Nikko for directions.
Few minutes later, the complete gang was there. And of course, breakfast was set and waiting for them as early as 6am. While they were eating, we were taking turns in taking their photos. But they all had to hurry up and finish eating, they were all going back to Cebu at 12noon and have to be at the Tubigon port by 9am. After eating, we were outside for awhile and made chika, they had their photo op with Nikko. Then they went on their way. And it was our turn to have breakfast. :)
It was bathroom time for us after breakfast, we had the entire morning to spend before we went to the Sandugo Festival.
The decision was to spend it on a river cruise at Loboc river.. P300 for the river cruise with buffet and another hundred pesos for what they call part of a stupid municipal order. We finished at the cruise at around 2 in the afternoon.
We had to hurry to the Sandugo event Bohol State University grounds. We weren't able to catch the street parade but that was okay. By the time we got to the school grounds, GMA's float was approaching the stage in it were kapuso stars, Barbie Fortaleza and Joshua Dionisio. They were warmly welcomed by the Bol-anons as they went down the float and went up to the stage. After a while, their festival's guest of honor arrived in the presence of no less than the Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines, Jejomar Binay. I was able to witness the Sandugo re-enactment for the first time.
Although, we had to catch our viewing short because we had to head back at Nikko's to pick up our bags and say our thank you's and good byes to Nikko's lola and daddy.
We had to rush to catch our boat going back to Cebu at 4:30 in the afternoon. Although we were the last few people to board the boat, we had to wait for the rest of the passengers to be seated so we could look for our seats. Then finally, Kuya Vlad and Nikko were seated at the open-air deck and I was seated below, in the cabin.
We got to Cebu port after two (2) hours of boat trip. Thank God!
Now, excited for my next road, out of town trip! :)
hopefully, one (1) more domestic and one (1) international trip for me this year.
mtniere
