Skywatch#21 Loboc River, Bohol
The skies were cloudy but sunny when I returned to Loboc River after several years. It used to be that this river named Luay-Loboc River in Bohol has only the locals who used it for transportation, fishing, laundry and bathing. But now, Loboc River has become one of the must-see tourist destinations in the island of Bohol.
Years ago, there was just one floating restaurant that ply along the winding river. The town of Loboc itself was a sleepy town more known for its centuries-old Loboc Church and its priceless ancient religious artifacts and for the locals, for its inland market village.
The Loboc Children's Choir as well as the singers of the Loboc floating restaurants added more popularity to the town.
My only hope and prayer that the river will stay as clean as it was years ago inspite of the tourist influx. In that way, people can still see the local kids who like to jump ala-Tarzan from the tall coconut trees to the river.
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Indeed, the influx of tourists will have an effect on the environment and the river's healthy state. Here's one in support of that thought that the river remain prestine and preserved despite that. Very nice photos.
Reheviä vehreitä ,vihreitä luontokuvia lämpimästä maastasi. Niin vastakkaista on luonto eri puolilla maapalloa.Hauskaa viikonloppua Sinulle !
terv, unelmikko
The place sounds beautiful and I also add my support and wishes for the river staying clean.
Such marvelous photos of such a beautiful place! And, yes, many tourists will have an effect on the environment and hopefully there will be enough support to keep it as pristine as it is now! Wishing you a beautiful weekend, Marites!
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oh what a nice place, do hope it stays that way! i can almost hear those boys' whoops as they splash into the river!
I work with a girl from the Philippines. I'll have to send her over here to check out your incredible pictures!
Thank you for visiting the House earlier!
Hubby and I visited Bohol once and one of our destination is Loboc river. It was an awesome experienced specially for hubby, eating our lunch while somebody is serenading and floating in the middle of the river is really priceless. That was a great experienced. Thanks for the visit Tes, happy weekend!
It looks like a beautiful river and my wish is that with the influx of tourists the locals will do everything they can to maintain the river. I think eating in the river restaurant would certainly be a wonderful experience.
I enjoyed this post.
Thanks for your visit to mine. :)
What a beautiful, scenic river. I, too, hope the river will remain clean and be a place for people to see and children to play in all the years ahead.
Beautiful scenic, and sky photos! Looks like a wonderful place to visit..
is this the same one as in the movie of john lloyd and bea alonzo? :)
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I went cursing here last month...love it and miss it Bohol and Panglao...
thanks for remembering Sis!
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