Tag Archives: Bohol

WWII: Uncle Olympio

Posted on September 15, 2015 by usabaker

If you have looked though my Blog you will have noticed that I write short snippets of family history. (e.g WWII: A Fish for Papa ) Last time I was in the Philippines on the Island of Bohol where my family is from, … Continue reading →

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Philippine: Bohol, The Philippine Tarsier

Posted on June 4, 2015 by usabaker

The Philippine tarsier is one of the smallest primates in the world. Found in the Southern Philippines these creatures are on the brink of extinction. On the island of Bohol resides the official Philippine tarsier sanctuary an arm of The Philippine … Continue reading →

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Philippines: Bohol, Bamboo Hanging Bridge

Posted on June 2, 2015 by usabaker

The Bamboo Hanging Bridge is in the Barangay of Sevilla, Bohol. It’s suspended 82 feet over Sipatan River. I had never taken my wife or son to this bridge; my wife read about it after our trip in 2009 and made it … Continue reading →

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Philippines: Bohol, Loboc ECO Adventure Park

Posted on May 31, 2015 by usabaker

Across the river from the Loboc River Cruse is the Loboc ECO Adventure Park. Why its called an adventure park is beyond me because the only thing I saw there was a zip line and cable car.  Never the less … Continue reading →

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Philippines: Bohol, Loboc River

Posted on May 28, 2015 by usabaker

The Loboc river lunch cruse is one of places I tend to visit each time I visit Bohol. It’s is truly a ‘touristy’ destination and although I tend to avoid the tourist spots, this is one place I really don’t … Continue reading →

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Philippines: Family

Posted on May 19, 2015 by usabaker

I’ve not attended to my BLOG over the past few weeks as I spent most this trip in the Philippines sick; After being hit with food poisoning, I ended up with a relapse complicated with dehydration. Today is the second … Continue reading →

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Philippines Running: Barangay Run

Posted on May 8, 2015 by usabaker

I’ve not posted in awhile because of drinking the water. Yes, the one thing we are told all of our life not to do when traveling. I was warned by my nephew, but still drank it because the waiter assured … Continue reading →

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Philippines Running: Calape, Bohol! – Santa Cruz and San Isidro

Posted on May 3, 2015 by usabaker

Welcome to Bohol! After two days, we finely made it out of Manila arriving in Bohol at 6:30AM. Our good friends with whom we will be staying with met us at the airport and 1 hour later we are in … Continue reading →

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