Bohol Countryside Tour 1: Blood Compact & Baclayon Church
Last Nov 29-Dec 1, 2012, I set my foot again in Bohol. It was a business mixed with leisure trip (or the other way around). My goal is to check the service of my tour operator and find budget hotel & resorts in the area.
Kudos to Zest Air for an on time flight. It didn't ruin our first day itinerary.
After arrival, we head out to start our 8 hour - 7 stops - bohol countryside tour. Our first stop was the Blood Compact Shrine. It is a main landmark of Bohol, aside from the Chocolate Hills. This is where the first treaty of friendship between Spaniards and Filipinos took place. It was a political event.
We didn't stay long. After 4-5 pictures, we head out to our next destination. The Baclayon Church.
I am not a catholic but I do appreciate old churches. So we went inside to take a peek. Good thing, there was no ongoing mass. So we had the church to ourselves that day. My niece carried a puzzled look when we came inside. Catholicism is unknown to her.
Proper dress code is expected when going inside the church. My sister and I had to wear sarongs to cover our arms and legs. No worries, cover ups are being provided at the church.
The old church was an interesting sight to see. I was imagining scenes from Rizal's Noli Me Tangere.
We also explored the church grounds. Kazie was so thrilled to pose for the camera. I appreciate how the surroundings are so clean.
I would recommend a worthwhile visit to this old church. I am not a history buff, but visiting the Baclayon is like taking a road back in time.
Maya birds and their nests
Goodbye Church! Off to see other interesting attractions in Bohol.
Kudos to Zest Air for an on time flight. It didn't ruin our first day itinerary.
After arrival, we head out to start our 8 hour - 7 stops - bohol countryside tour. Our first stop was the Blood Compact Shrine. It is a main landmark of Bohol, aside from the Chocolate Hills. This is where the first treaty of friendship between Spaniards and Filipinos took place. It was a political event.
We didn't stay long. After 4-5 pictures, we head out to our next destination. The Baclayon Church.
I am not a catholic but I do appreciate old churches. So we went inside to take a peek. Good thing, there was no ongoing mass. So we had the church to ourselves that day. My niece carried a puzzled look when we came inside. Catholicism is unknown to her.
Proper dress code is expected when going inside the church. My sister and I had to wear sarongs to cover our arms and legs. No worries, cover ups are being provided at the church.
The old church was an interesting sight to see. I was imagining scenes from Rizal's Noli Me Tangere.
We also explored the church grounds. Kazie was so thrilled to pose for the camera. I appreciate how the surroundings are so clean.
I would recommend a worthwhile visit to this old church. I am not a history buff, but visiting the Baclayon is like taking a road back in time.
Maya birds and their nests
Goodbye Church! Off to see other interesting attractions in Bohol.
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