Since we have to transfer to Panglao Island for Henann, we decided to allocate our second morning in Bohol for some souvenir shopping. I don't know. It's probably because I got used to places where there are specific places where you can go souvenir shopping that I kind of got lost in Bohol... or it's simply because we didn't look for that kind of place enough.
We asked for the place where we can go and buy souvenir and we were brought to this mall. Was it our fault for not seeing the souvenir shops... but we weren't able to buy any. But I remember those times when Julie's bakeshop opened near our home and almost every afternoon, I'll buy those bread on the left (called Bohol) hehehe
So we went out of the mall, googled Peanut Kisses. HAHAHAHAHA. There are Peanut Kisses available in the mall's grocery store but we opted to buy them here. :)) Dun na kayo sa grocery bumili kung konti lang naman. Sayang pamasahe. Tas nagulat pa si Kuya Driver hahahhahaha dumayo pa kami sa factory e hindi naman madami binili namin. Hindi rin naman malaki price difference. Akala ko kasi maraming binibenta... parang 'yung sa Davao na shop na hindi ko ata na-post dito. Nyahaha
Next stop. We asked we can buy shirts and we were bought to this small store somewhere near the port where, yes, souvenirs and shirts can be bought pero hindi namin gusto. I got these chichaworm though for my exotic food lover friends. Hindi ako kumain. Di ko keri.
The only option left for us was to go back to Sanduguan area and buy t-shirts there. If you're doing the Bohol Countryside tour, you'll pass by this area for sure so bili na agad. You can find two stores there and theirs look okay and affordable.
This is where we stayed at on our first night in Bohol - El Portal Inn. Since we were staying in Henann in Panglao island on our second night, I just decided to book the cheapest room I can find and hence; a room here in El Portal Inn.
Check-in was breeze and the staff were all courteous and helped us with our things.
Amenities are basic. You have a bed, television and a hot and cold shower. Doesn't matter though since we were out most of the day and we just wanted a clean and comfortable room to stay in at night.
El Portal Inn does that.
El Portal Inn does that.
The bed was comfortable and room was big enough for three people to fit in. The television has a cable and tricycles pass by the street so it was easier to go to other places.
I googled chicken bbq during dinner and saw this. I forgot the name of the restaurant but it was close to El Portal.
I don't know if it's because of the restaurants we ate at but I didn't like Bohol's version of one of my favorite viands- sisig. Haha. BBQ was good though. <3
The newest Casino Hotel in ASEANA City: Okada and its breathtaking fountain show.
"The Fountain at Okada Manila is a sight to behold. As expansive as 50 Olympic-size swimming pools, the US$30-million fountain’s grandeur and accurately choreographed water, light and music performances rival those in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa and Las Vegas’ Bellagio. Equipped with advanced underwater robots, more than two-thousand lights, dozens of high-fidelity speakers, and more than 700 high-power jets that can shoot water beyond the height of the Okada Manila hotel building, both sides of The Fountain also feature projections during spectacular water shows. A permanent yet invisible performance stage installed in The Fountain’s lake enables performers to give the illusion of being able to walk on water, interact with the water features, and amaze the audience with an enthralling, unforgettable show." - Okada's Website
"Will You Still Love Me?" was the song when I watched the fountain show but I'll be back again to watch the other songs. Late na kasi ako nakapunta kaya last na 'yun for that night ng 10 PM.
"The Fountain at Okada Manila is a sight to behold. As expansive as 50 Olympic-size swimming pools, the US$30-million fountain’s grandeur and accurately choreographed water, light and music performances rival those in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa and Las Vegas’ Bellagio. Equipped with advanced underwater robots, more than two-thousand lights, dozens of high-fidelity speakers, and more than 700 high-power jets that can shoot water beyond the height of the Okada Manila hotel building, both sides of The Fountain also feature projections during spectacular water shows. A permanent yet invisible performance stage installed in The Fountain’s lake enables performers to give the illusion of being able to walk on water, interact with the water features, and amaze the audience with an enthralling, unforgettable show." - Okada's Website
"Will You Still Love Me?" was the song when I watched the fountain show but I'll be back again to watch the other songs. Late na kasi ako nakapunta kaya last na 'yun for that night ng 10 PM.
Even the entrance of Okada slightly reminded me of the flower conservatory and garden in Bellagio because of the sakura trees.
Bellagio Hotel link: here.
Below is Bellagio's Conservatory
Below is Okada's entrance
I've seen Bellagio's fountain last year and true to their (Okada) claim, the one we have here in the Philippines can really rival to what they have there in Vegas.
Bellagio Hotel link: here.
Below is Bellagio's Conservatory
Below is Okada's entrance
Looking forward to an Okada Staycation because that hotel is so much lurrrve.<3
Show Schedule:
Fri to Sat, every half hour (6:00 PM to 12:00 AM)
Sun to Thu, every half hour (6:00 PM to 10:00 PM)
P.S. I don't know about you but I like it that we have our own versions of the famous spots from around the world. 'Cause we all know that not everyone can travel to far places so having replicas of those places here in the Philippines may be a big thing for some of us. <3Show Schedule:
Fri to Sat, every half hour (6:00 PM to 12:00 AM)
Sun to Thu, every half hour (6:00 PM to 10:00 PM)
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Do you enjoy watching water fountain shows too? :)
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After the room tour, I'll show you what we did on our first day at Henann.
I like those rooms at the bottom and how they can go straight to the pool from their patio. I believe so that aside from the private villas, theirs are the most expensive rooms.
Henann Resort has several pools so even if they had a lot of guests that time too, it didn't felt crowded.
Looking forward to a Henann Boracay Experience, chos. :))
Alona Beach
At night you can actually go out here and walk since there are a lot of restaurants along this stretch. Didn't get to see those on my January trip though since we stayed in Henann the whole time.
At night you can actually go out here and walk since there are a lot of restaurants along this stretch. Didn't get to see those on my January trip though since we stayed in Henann the whole time.
I'm pretty sure because of the towels that it was Henann too where Lee Jonghyun of Cnblue stayed when he was here in Bohol. WHYYYYYYYYY. Why wasn't I there? I went in Bohol twice and Cebu once this year, oppa. :((( Char
Sariling sikap sa self-timer. haha
Infinity pool feels plus pool bar.
Time for dinner.
We wanted to go out at first but then decided to just eat our dinner in Henann because we were too lazy. HAHA!
Photo ops while waiting for our food.
Hipon sa Sinigang na Hipon na mas fresh pa sa'kin. HAHAHA. Ang sarap nung sinigang. :))
End of first day. <3
End of first day. <3
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