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It is sunset already and we are still driving. We constantly asked our driver where we can buy delicacies and other stuffs all day long and he said that he will drop us to it at the end of our tour. It is dark already when we arrived at Aproniana Gift Shop. It is located in Taguihon, Baclayon. It is considered as the one-stop ultimate gift and souvenir shop in Bohol.

We are thankful that our driver even provided us discount coupons on this shop. Native handicrafts, shirts, bags, magnets, keychains, bracelets, necklace, hats and other souvenirs abound this shop. One of the best things here is the wide array of delicacies that you can buy.

We bought boxes upon boxes of Peanut Kisses, Bohol’s famed delicacy made of peanut that is shaped like the Chocolate Hills.

I don’t know if it is indeed right but some claimed that this store sell souvenirs and delicacies at a reasonable price, because I think the price is just the same outside and not even cheap, the store just has a good ambiance and the items are well organized.

Our last stop is none other than to our resort; Dumaluan Beach Resort 1, which was the only resort that has an available room in Panglao.

Things you need to know:

• It is handy to have discount coupons. Normally, the tour driver has some coupons with him. We believe the shop partnered with several tour companies as a marketing ploy.
• You may also buy some souvenirs at the Hanging Bridge because some are much cheaper than what the Aproniana Souvenir Shop is selling.
• Always check the food stuffs for their manufacturing and expiration date. Usually, the stocks are fresh but it will not hurt to know.

For details on the trip, you may read on these related posts:

• Day 1 Cebu trip
• Day 2 Bohol Experience
• Blood Compact Shrine: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• Baclayon Church: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• Dine at the Loboc River Cruise: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• A Day with the Tarsiers: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• The Magnificent Chocolate Hills: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• Butterfly Center and Man Made Forest: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• Crossing the Hanging Bridge: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• Unwinding at Dumaluan Beach Resort 1: Day2 Bohol Tour

We now are at the Hanging Bridge in the upper part of the Loboc River. The bridge is made of bamboo and approximately 20 meters above the river. Crossing the bridge is not for the faint heart!

The load limit is about 10 people to pass at a time. The entrance fee is P10 and you will see several shops selling souvenirs at the end of the bridge. We bought mostly of our pasalubongs here because mostly the souvenirs are the same as from the outside, but the price is exceptionally cheaper.

It is dusk already and we are almost done with our tour. We are now on our way to the resort where we already reserved a few days before.

Things you need to know:

• Do not get too jumpy, the bridge can only hold a certain amount of weight.
• If you want to get a good shot, you can try to ask a favor from your designated driver to take a shot of you on the other side of the bridge.
• Souvenirs at the other end is much cheaper than other vendors. It is better to buy here than on the road. You can haggle for the best price for your budget.

For details on the trip, you may read on these related posts:

• Day 1 Cebu trip
• Day 2 Bohol Experience
• Blood Compact Shrine: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• Baclayon Church: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• Dine at the Loboc River Cruise: Day 2 Bohol
• A Day with the Tarsiers: Day 2 Bohol
• The Magnificent Chocolate Hills: Day 2 Bohol
• Butterfly Center and Man Made Forest: Day 2 Bohol
• Pasalubong galore at Aproniana Souvenir Shop: Day 2 Bohol

The Simply Butterfly Conservation Center is our next stop in Bilar, Bohol. There is an entrance fee of P60. The center is full of….butterflies of course, what else!

It has a garden, restaurant and more. Here, you’ll see how butterflies evolve and their lifecycle are clearly explained. There is so much to learn about; however, because there are several butterfly centers spread across the country, we believe that this one is not an attraction that is exclusive on the island only.

We even took pictures across the glass with butterflies and look like crazy fairies!

It took no more than 20 minutes and we’re off due to our tight schedule before nighttime. We don’t want to miss the other 2 attractions plus shopping for pasalubongs and delicacies.

We then trooped to the Man-Made Forest. Mahogany trees flood the 2 kilometer stretch of the highway between Loboc and Bilar. A reforestation program was launched in the 1960’s and thousands of Mahogany seedlings were planted. Both sides of the road are lined up with trees and the uniform height and the branches block any ray of light. A cool breeze greeted us once we entered the stretch. We couldn’t help ourselves but take pictures of everything surrounding the area and it’s also a good thing that vehicles drove here once in a while and you get the chance to take pictures at the center of the highway without worrying that you will be accidentally hit by a passing vehicle.

It is almost 6PM and we need to hurry up and finish our tour before twilight. We are now en route to the less prominent attraction, the Hanging Bridge in the upper part of the Loboc River.

What to Expect:

• Nothing much to expect in the butterfly center, same old butterfly sanctuary.
• As for the man made forest, its a winding road full of trees that almost bend over to kiss the other tree across the road.

For details on the trip, you may read on these related posts:

• Day 1 Cebu trip
• Day 2 Bohol Experience
• Blood Compact Shrine: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• Baclayon Church: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• Dine at the Loboc River Cruise: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• A Day with the Tarsiers: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• The Magnificent Chocolate Hills: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• Crossing the Hanging Bridge: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• Pasalubong galore at Aproniana Souvenir Shop: Day 2 Bohol Tour

Our first destination on our Bohol Countryside Tour is the Blood Compact Shrine of Datu Sikatuna and Spanish Explorer Miguel Lopez de Legaspi. Sandugo as we knew it in Tagalog is the term that was used centuries ago, to seal a kind of pact or bond within two parties. It is a part of tradition long ago by our ancestors to make a small cut in the wrists of the people involved and drop it in wine and drink.

We arrived here at 10:45AM and a horde of tourists greeted us to our shock. As much as we would like to get a good shot of the shrine only; however, we are not fortunate enough, we actually lined up just to get the shot that you see above. To our dismay to wait again for another take, we left to our next destination, Baclayon Church.

What to Expect:

• Tourists, tons of tourists waiting to get a shot of this landmark.

For details on the trip, you may read on these related posts:

• Day 1 Cebu trip
• Day 2 Bohol Experience
• Baclayon Church: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• Dine at the Loboc River Cruise: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• A Day with the Tarsiers: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• The Magnificent Chocolate Hills: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• Butterfly Center and Man Made Forest: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• Crossing the Hanging Bridge: Day 2 Bohol Tour
• Pasalubong galore at Aproniana Souvenir Shop: Day 2 Bohol Tour