Sangha's swimming spree

Holyweek 2014

Holyweek 2014 Narrative

By Bvanne

I hardly slept. We woke up very early at 2am. We had to be at the NAIA 4am for our 5:30am flight to Tagbilaran. We were going to spend the holyweek in Bohol starting with Holy Thursday.

The drive from Binangonan to the airport was quick because there were no traffic delays during early hours. It took us 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the airport. There were few passengers at the terminal. We were among the earliest to arrive.

I was excited as I am always everytime we travel to Bohol. The last time we were in Bohol was during Christmas vacation 2013. We were visiting Tagbilaran again because my mom was attending a national convention. The whole family, daddy, my little sister and I went with mom. This became our summer vacation and at the same time a holyweek retreat.

This is a picture of my dad and me in the plane.

We observed reverence of the holy days by not making much noise and much singing. Instead, we visited different churches. We attended mass of the Last super and joined the procession. We also heared the midnight mass for Easter. I was so tired i fell asleep for a few minutes. I really fought against sleepiness so i was able to wake up.

Easter is also like Christmas. We did not hang stockings but had special food preparation. Then, it was time for merriment. We went swimming at the Bohol Beach club.

This picture was taken when we were at the Bohol Beach Club.

White sand, clean water and coconut trees are things we enjoy at the Bohol Beach Club. It is located in Panglao island. It is around 30-45 minutes drive from our ancestral home.

Our ancestral home in Bohol is also near the sea. The sea is just a few steps away from our house. My sister and I also enjoy swimming there. It is not like the beach in the BBC. There is no white sand. The rocks are sharp and if you are not careful you could step on and get stung by a vicious sea urchin. But we still enjoy exploring that beach and swimming there.

This is a picture of the vicious type sea urchin.

         There are still more pictures to share and more stories to tell. But for now I'm getting sleepy so I must say goodnight for the mean time. .....to be continued 

The Microbiological and Chemical Laboratory

Last December, 2012, my sister, Jasmin, and I went to see a microbiological and chemical laboratory. This is where water samples are tested for presence of microorganisms. Tests also are carried out to see if there are undesirable chemical constituents. My sister and I were able to peep into the microscope. We saw how small things can be made to look bigger in the microscope.



 

Christmas 2010 @ BBC

This picture was taken some time in December, 2010. We went to the Bohol Beach Club. After taking our lunch we went to take a deep in the sea. It was noontime and the sun was scorching hot, but I didn't mind. It was a beautiful experience. The seawater was clear and cool and tempting.

Kayaking In Danao

Kayaking in Danao

I have tried the kayak. It was a new experience for me. It was around Christmastime 2009 and i was then 6 years old. The paddle was still very heavy for me. But I paddled hard because we were going against the current of the river. I hope to do it again one more time.

Bohol is known for beautiful beaches, trnaquil shorelines, peaceful quiet and pristine places. Once or twice a year my family visits Bohol especially during Christmastime. I look forward to frolicking in the beach once again this Christmas. I pray for this Oh Lord.