An Extra Day in Bohol

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T.S. Frank wanted us all to stay in Bohol and so we did. Yesterday, T.S. Frank arrived in the vicinity of Central and Western Visayas. All trips coming in and out of Bohol were cancelled. There was no leaving the island of the tarsiers. In fact, during the Bohol tour the day earlier, the weather was already uncooperative. We did manage to enjoy the tour though despite the bad weather. We went to the Blood Compact monument, visited the tarsiers near Loboc, climbed 214 steps to see the chocolate hills frosted in early morning fog, went on a river cruise in Loboc River over a floating restaurant, entertained by youngsters singing on a floating raft at the very end of the river and visited the Baclayon Church, the second oldest church in the Philippines. From there we went to a souvenir shop to buy "pasalubong".

But it was really a tough day yesterday. We spent the entire morning in the pier waiting for news. By around 1 pm the management declared all trips cancelled. Good thing my flight from Cebu to Bacolod scheduled for 6 pm that day was also cancelled. So, we looked for a pension house in the city, spent an extra night in Bohol and woke up very early this morning elbowing our way through a crowded pier were stranded passengers were waiting in line for their seat numbers as well. We were able to leave for Cebu this morning under friendlier weather.

The first thing I did was to check with my airlines whether I was still in for the flight scheduled this 6 to Bacolod. I was told that I was still in. So, it is now confirmed. I will be going home to Bacolod later at 6:25 pm. People at home were telling me that there is no electricity, no water and no "gasul" for cooking at home.

Looks like I will be staying in a hotel tonight, once again.


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