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This is a monument in Bool, Bohol remembering the 1565 blood compact the Spanish Leagspi and the native Sikatuna, sealing a bond of friendship. They dripped their blood into wine and emptied the cup together.
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This was a convenient site for the memorial, the compact actually took place a couple miles away from here. |
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In between Bool and Baclayon.
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It is supposed to be good luck to honk at this tree while passing it. |
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An old Spanish-style house, one of the few remaining. |
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The sign expressed the desire for the building to be preserved. I think it is threatened by a widened roadway. |
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The Parish Church of the Immaculate Conception in Baclayon, Bohol. Built in 1596, it is reportedly the second oldest stone church in the Philippines.
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The church was made of coral that was mined from nearby waters. |
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Inside the church. This is the front of the church and a guide is describing the church and its history. |
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The back of the church. |
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The painted roof of the church in the alter area. "Concebida" and "Ave Maria". |
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"Ave Maria" |
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"Purisima" |
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A model of the church and grounds. The church itself is cross shaped, but was built onto are connected. A nice museum is located upstairs in the other part of the building (no photos allowed). |
In between Baclayon and the Chocolate Hills.
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Locals making roofing material out of palms. |
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The local version of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. |
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Next page: Bohol: Chocolate Hills, Loboc River tour, Tarsiers, or back to Bohol: airport and Panglao Island Nature Resort
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