Chocolate Hills of Bohol

We almost missed this, the Eighth Wonder of the World, the Chocolate Hills (Mga Tsokolateng Burol, or Mga Burol na Tsokolate) because we were too tired from exploring Bohol. Wah! We decided last minute to go for it and I am so glad we did. We made it there in time to trek the 214 steps to enjoy the panoramic views.

The Chocolate Hills are a geological formation in the Philippine province of Bohol made up of over 1,200 cone-shaped karst hills spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometers (20 sq mi). They are covered in green grass that turns a chocolate-brown during the dry season, making them look like chocolate hills. They are recognized as the Philippines’ 3rd National Geological Monument featured on the PHP200 bill.

Villa Milagros

It was an hour drive from the Manila airport to my mom's resort house in Calamba, and we were super tired, so we all pretty much crashed out when we got there. The next morning, I was awakened by construction noise next door. And roosters. I was warned about the roosters and I even brought ear plugs, but I got up to check out the house in daylight.

Calamba city is a component city in the province of Laguna, Philippines and is known as the "Spring Resort Capital of the Philippines" because of its numerous hot spring resorts. Calamba lies on the northern slopes of Mount Makiling, a dormant volcano. 

 

Philippines, Here We Come!

We seemed so refreshed at the beginning. LOL! 

Happy Easter

I'm getting ready to leave the country for 3 weeks, but I wanted to overcommit myself by hosting Easter dinner. It worked out though.

 

Water Glassing Fresh Eggs

We've been getting 8-10 eggs daily lately from our sweet girls. We've been sharing them with friends and family, but I wanted to try out a method of preserving the eggs that I've read about, but never tried before - water glassing.