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The Heartbreaking Story Of The Philippine Tarsier Of Bohol: And Why They Commit Suicide

Bob Bales — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:00:49 +0000

On the Island of Bohol in the Philippines lives one of the most interesting primates in the world.The Philippine Tarsier is a small primate measuring only 3-6 inches tall and weighing only 3-6 ounces with a long tail; this nervous little primate sleeps by day and is an active hunter at night. The Philippine Tarsier […]

The Blood Compact

Bob Bales — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:46:26 +0000

This post contains affiliate links The Sandugo or Blood Compact was a ritual performed in the Philippines. This monument on the Island of Bohol commemorates the blood compact between Spanish Explorer Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna the Chieftain of Bohol in 1565. Check for accommodations in Bohol Each made a small cut in […]

The Chocolate Hills

Bob Bales — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:30:41 +0000

The Chocolate Hills, Bohol Island Philippines. The stairs leading up to the viewing platform.

Bohol Photo Essay

Bob Bales — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:06:15 +0000

I recently returned from a trip to the Island of Bohol in the Philippines. If you have read this blog for awhile you know how much I love the Philippines. Bohol has a lot of sights to see and some great beaches but it also gave me the opportunity to just relax and soak in […]

Beach Paradise

Bob Bales — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 04:25:46 +0000

Having just returned from the island of Bohol in the Phlippines I am already having massive withdrawal pains. Life is rough when you have to see this every day.