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Published: March 16th 2007
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The Resort
This is where I stayed. It was a fan room and shared bathroom for a Php 400.00/day. March 12 ~ March 15, 2007
Diving in bohol was an awesome experience. I get to enjoy a different kind of blissfulness in another dimension of space. Being down under has given me the opportunity to see an untouched paradise that i will always want to go back, time after time.
Memorable also was that I met fellow divers and on that trip i was the only pinoy on board. It was pretty good being around them and not that intimidating because they were very supportive, helpful and friendly who shares the same passion with me. My diving buddies are Lur (german guy) and Dave (american guy) whose infectious passion has caught up with me. Dave was also responsible for taking pictures of me while I was diving.
Diving has given me the opportunity to really appreciate the nature in all its glory.
Panglao Island is the generic name of Alona Beach. It has resorts and diving centres to accommodate travelers who prefers less touristy areas. Panglao Island is the alternative destination for Boracay and Cebu. There are no people invading your privacy just to sell their merchandize. You get to know better the
3 Gentlemen and a Lady
An afternoon of endless chatting and enjoying sea breeze over a bottle of beer. island by renting motorbike, just to see the town side. There are no ATMs in the Island. It is best that you cash up in Tagbiliran City. The resorts surcharge a higher rates to credit cards. There is a tourist center that sells souvenirs shirts, clothes, arranges bohol trips, it has an internet café, exchanges dollars and travelers cheques, develops film and accepts queries.
Transportation Costs:
1. Taxi Fare (Non-Meter) - Tagbilaran City to Panglao Island; Php 400.00
2. Motor Bike Rental - Php 500.00 / Whole day
3. Boat Rental - Php 2,500.00 / Half day
Accommodation:
I stayed in Peter’s House (Fax# 502-9056 / 0918-770-8434). It is a diving lodge that offers a discounted room rates for divers. I was able to get a room for only Php 400.00. I had seven dives with Genesis Divers, an affiliate of Peter’s House. The house has a shared but well-kept cold water bathroom. It is really for budget conscious travelers/divers who are not into amenities like air-con and cable tv. I don’t need one because most of the time I was out there in the sea!
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awesome!
hey u, my s-mate :)... this is so awesome! no wonder u said that the panglao trip had been one of ur most unforgettable experiences (diving and soul-searching wise... haha)... wish u could tag me along in one of ur explorations...