Amazing Aloguinsan 2: Bojo River

Beautiful. Magical. Enchanting. I don't know how to describe this place. Too beautiful and magical and enchanting to describe. I'm afraid that the term I might use to describe wont give justice on how amazing this cultural place is. 

We were hesitant at first if we will go there or not because the habal-habal driver warned us that the bus will arrive in the market where the bus dropped us off, at 3:00 p.m and there would be no other trip. So blessing in disguised happened, we missed the bus and we asked the driver if what we're gonna do for us to go home and he told us that there will be a bus to Cebu City in somewhere I forgot, I'm sorry at 5:30 p.m. Since it was 3:20 p.m we decided to go to Bojo River while waiting for the bus, so we did ♥

Yay! Bojo River ♥ Thanks Manong Driver for this pic ☺ Look at our skin colors, so lovely ♥

We walked for about 230 meters before we reached the beautiful river.  While walking we heard birds chirping and  the sounds of the crickets. It's kinda scary because it feels like there are fairies and dwarves.

A group of singers welcomed us with a cultural song. And I'm so careless that I was not able to take photos of them because I was too excited to have a river cruising. It was my first river cruising, btw so you cannot blame me ☺

You only need to pay Php 400.00 each to explore this river. Aside from river cruising, you'll also learn about the place - its history, myths, wildlife and the mangroves. The money that you pay for a tour around Bojo River goes to the local fishermen who maintain the place and serve as guides.

Our tour guide, told us about the story of Maria Tang-an, a fairy living there thousand years ago. She also mentioned that monkeys also lived there too, way back. Although it sounds impossible but the place and the atmosphere will prove their stories right. She also said that one of the tourists saw a dwarf looking at them.

Aside from river cruising, you can also stroll along a wooden boardwalk which leads to an uphill trail but we weren't able to enjoy the strolling activity since the wooden boardwalk was under construction when we went there.

 Sun-kissed skin. With our friendly tour guide :D

You can actually swim around at the mouth of the river but we were not able to because after hearing the stories, I'm afraid to take a dip. Thinking I might step on a magical sea/river creature. Lol! #SorryNotSorry but that was what I felt. Since we were given 30 minutes to swim, we just asked our tour guide to tell us more stories.

 

The adventure was so priceless. ♥ We stayed in Aloguinsan for only 10 hours but we were able to enjoy the place and had the best time of our lives. 

TIPS:

1. Bring water. Bring water. Bring water.

2. Don't forget to apply sunscreen.

3. Early bird catches the worm as what they say.

4. Be spontaneous. Adventures are more fun if you don't plan everything.

5. Be friendly and vigilant at the same time.

6. Do not be maarti because duh? You won't enjoy your adventure if you're maarti.

I hope you enjoy our #AmazingAloguinsan Adventure and find my tips useful. Til' our next adventure ♥

Love,

Merimil