Ding Qua-Qua Dimsum House: Cebu

Having lunch with my colleagues!

Foods?! Ahhhh I am running out of words to describe all what I have tasted. All I can say is, my empty stomach was filled, not only filled but it was stretched a bit, haha! Need I say more?! Now check this out so you be the judge! My apologies that I don't know how to label the foods. 

desserts!!!!! 

Interior Design

Lapu-Lapu Shrine: Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu

Lapu-Lapu Shrine is a 20 meters bronze statue in Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. Erected in honor of Datu Lapu-Lapu, a native leader who defeated Spanish soldiers and where the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was killed in the Battle of Mactan on 1521. 

My colleagues! 

FERDINAND MAGELLAN'S DEATH: On this spot Ferdinand Magellan died on April 27, 1521. Wounded in an encounter with the soldiers of Lapu-Lapu, Chief of Mactan Island. One of Magellan's ships, The Victoria, under the command of Juan Sebastian Elcano, sailed from Cebu on May 1, 1521 and anchored at San Lucar de Barrameda on September 6, 1522. Thus, completing the first circumnavigation of the earth.  

Me, Mau and Reygie

"Here on 27 April 1521, Lapu-Lapu and his men repulsed the Spanish invaders, killing their leader, Ferdinand Magellan. Thus Lapu-Lapu became the First Filipino to have repelled European aggression." 

We enjoyed strolling the place. That will be proven through our pictures below. We did crazy things around. Took a lot of pictures where ever we go. Pose here and there! As if we were not tired after the race. We enjoyed shopping also. I got my I LOVE CEBU shirt. Visit this place when you are in Cebu, a must! 

Magellan's Cross: Cebu

"Magellan"s Cross: This Cross of Tindalo Wood encases the Original Cross Planted by Ferdinand Magellan on this very site - April 21, 1521."

Me, Reygie and Mau

Fort San Pedro: Cebu City, Cebu

Fort San Pedro is the smallest and oldest triangular bastion fort in the country that was built in 1738. It served as a stronghold for the Filipino revolutionaries near the end of the 19th century. This also served as the first nucleus of the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines.   

Reygie, Mau and I

Had the chance to visit this fort when my team arrived in Cebu. I, Reygie and Mau had separate group to tour within the city with the help of their friend who was living there. First stop was this fort. Spent so much little time here because we have other itineraries and because we also have limited time (just a half-day tour before going back to Manila)

The Fort of San Pedro, described in an official report of 1738, is triangular in shape and made of stone and mortar. The three bastions are La Concepcion, San Ignacio de Loyola and San Miguel. - Powder Magazine. 

Outside View

Chocolate Hills: Bohol

Second stop: Chocolate Hills. Right after few minutes of spending time with the tarsiers at the Conservation Area, (see it HERE) our team headed to the famous Chocolate Hills. We hurriedly went to visit this place before the sun sets! Good thing it's not traffic in the area otherwise we would have reached the place at night and will not be able to see how beautiful the famous hills.

Do I need to tell about these famous hills?! I guess no. Bohol is very much known for this wonderful Chocolate Hills. Most of the tourists in the province would probably find time to visit this place. You'll really be amazed how these hills are scattered along the place. That's how God's creation is very mysterious. 

So here I will post my pictures while spending sunset at the Chocolate Hills. So relaxing! If you really want to reach the top of the view deck, be prepared to take more than a hundred steps uphill. I forgot the exact count. Haha! Sorry. 

With Maureen, Mylovelle and Me

So there, first visit will always be remembered. Spending sunset in this wonderful place will always be priceless. Will definitely visit this place once I go back to the province. How about you?!

Panoramic View

Tarsier Conservation Area: Loboc, Bohol

Bohol trip wouldn't be complete without seeing the world famous Tarsier (Tarsius syrichta fraterculus). It was after the two-day race when my team was able to do some side trips! First target trip is the Tarsier! Happy enough to see how these small creatures live in the jungle of Bohol. I salute the local government for creating the conservation area. 

The Tarsier Conservation Area has an initial 6-hectare woodland area located in Brgy. Upper Bonbon, Loboc, Bohol. It is open for viewing with pebbled pathways for visitors around the wooden sanctuary. Now chill with these cute creatures!

Sleeping Tarsier

Awake Tarsier

Me as largest Tarsier LOL

Off course there is also a souvenir shop wherein you can buy lot of things. Plenty of things to choose from! I don't know if it's expensive or not because I did not check anything. I already got my tarsier-look fridge magnet before and that's enough for me. 

Assumption of Our Lady Shrine - Parish: Dauis, Bohol

I am always fascinated by old churches. Lucky enough to be in Bohol for the dragon boat race and good thing that the race venue was just nearby this wonderful church. This made me visit the church when I had free time during the race. Took some shots and say a prayer!   

ME: in front of Dauis Church

The church, convent and watch tower are all built of coral stone blocks. The church was founded by the Jesuits, under the matrix of Baclayon. It became the separate parish, under the titular patronage of the Assumption of Our Lady, 1697. 

The church was consecrated by Bishop Juan Gorordo of Cebu, 23 August 1923. The convent served as the shelter to nuns of the Holy Spirit Congregation of Tagbilaran during World War II. The church was declared Shrine of the Assumption of Our Lady, 15 August 2001. 

The entire structural complex stands as an example of Gothic and Neoclassic architecture and given the citation of National Historical Landmark, 2009.

The Shrine at Night