Cocina Juan

I was surprised when my hubby asked me out for lunch last Friday, he said he want to unwind a little. I gladly agreed and made up  a decision on my mind if where I am going to take him. There was this tiny restaurant along Maginhawa St. in UP Village called Cocina Juan.

welcome to Cocina Juan Ü

We arrived around 2pm. The warm painting greeted me as I entered with a very relaxing music.The place maybe little but the atmosphere was cozy.They serve Central American food with distinct taste. 

Inside Cocina Juan at Maginhawa St

Pasta Chimichurri was served hot and al dente.It was a cream based pasta with corn kernels that added sweetness to its unique taste.The  serving is also good enough for two.

Pasta Chimichurri fo P145

It was not an ordinary pizza as they used soft tortilla as a dough. It was incredibly delicious.The flavors blend well as I bit the thin pita pizza. It was absolutely the highlight of our table.The serving is ample and good enough for sharing. 

Pita Pizza  two thumbs up Ü

To wrap up my Central American pleasure, the good looking owner gave us a complimentary dessert.Sopa Borracha A deliciously sweet dessert from Panama. It is sponge cake soaked in sweet syrup and rum, with prunes and vanilla ice cream on top. Heavenly right? 

my tipsy dessert Sopa Borracha

For a different twist this humble restaurant is highly recommended. It will satisfy any picky palate. 

Bohol Bee Farm

Menu

This is the place where I enjoyed the best. Little did I expect the place was so tranquil.

Our Table Nice diba...

We went there for a day tour and of course to taste their unique flavored ice cream.This is also a great place to dine in with its impressive ambiance.It is situated on a cliff overlooking the sea. The highlight of the place is the farm. They grow their own fruit , flower, vegetable and herb which they used on their restaurant.

Complimentary Bread and Pesto Spread Über yummy

 I ordered the Organic Garden Salad, with colorful flowers on top and honey mustard dressing and the vegetarian pasta with okra and squash as a primary ingredient of this  pasta dish.For desserts I ordered the malunggay ice cream ( P50.00 scoop). I feel so healthy! It tastes yummy too.

Organic Garden Salad Edible Flowers =)

Pasta with Okra

organic delicious food =)

Malungay Ice Cream tastes Ünique 

On my next visit to Bohol, ill make sure ill stay here in Bee Farm. It feels like an  affinity to nature. Highly recommended

My first time to eat flowers =)

Bohol Misadventures

for my bff day tour

 Bohol Bee Farm

I almost lost my sanity when the receptionist of Air Phil told me that the plane bound to Tagbilaran flew fifteen minutes ago. I was late and I can't believed it. This is not happening not that I was late for my flight but for my dismay I also lost my wallet.I dont know where and I cant think straight. I was so depressed and devastated.Mishaps happened but I guessed that time was too much for me to handle. The money left on my pocket was just P15. I honestly dont know what to do that time. I sat on the floor and waited for my friends to arrive sadly they were also late for our flight.

I want to go home that's all that I can say. I cant afford to rebook my flight, I'm empty handed.I just want to borrow money from them and go back home. But, they insisted to continue the trip they said they will pay for my fare and skipped some of our destinations. I was teary eyed  and happy. I felt relieved. I've been  planning for this trip for almost 2 months and Ive contacted Rj for our city tour, and booked our Tagbilaran accommodation.

Welcome to Tagbilaran Airport =) Bad hair day !!

It was a quarter past 12noon when we arrived at Tagbilaran airport. I didn't expected that our driver/tour guide will be waiting for us outside. He was holding a paper with my name on it. I quickly approached him, he introduced himself as Rudy. He was very accommodating and respect full. He asked me if I want to eat lunch, I review the itinerary he gave to me, because of the delay we are running out of time so I decided to go straight to Loboc River Cruise for our lunch buffet. I originally planned a dinner cruise but due to lack of schedule and my stomach growling we've decided to pig out first. =)

Recommended by Kuya Rudy Riverwatch Buffet

The cruise went smooth. I mostly spent my time eating. We paid P300 for the buffet and P100 for the entrance fee. I enjoyed the cool voice from the folk singer aboard. I must say he was great, he sang Korean and Japanese song too.  

While waiting for our turn to cruise =)

Let's start !


 
It caught my attention seafoods!!!
  
Fried Camote for desserts?

stop over with the local to appreciate theie performance =)
 
my 1st plate takaw!!

my choice of desserts

 
Loboc River 

 

waterfalls? end of the cruise 

I was waiting for the waterfalls at the end of our cruise, ok so this is it. So dont expect too much =)

Chocolate Hills at Carmen

Our next stop The Chocolate hills in Carmen.It was almost 3:30 in the afternoon when we left Loboc. Kuya Rudy drove like we own the road. It was fast but safe. Tiny raindrops welcome us as we alighted the vehicle.Entrance fee is P50.00. 

 

The Chocolate Hills and Me!!!

Gorgeous landscape that was all I can say  as I was looking over those tree less hills.

No wonder this is famous attraction of Bohol it was an amazing gift from nature.

To witnessed the stunning view of Chocolate hills, The 3 of us climbed up the stairs(approx 100 steps) till we reached the observation deck. 

 

Butterfly Sanctuary 

We made a quick stop to the Butterfly Sanctuary.It was not part of our itinerary but Kuya Rudy said he can include it for free.It wasnt not that fascinating but im sure kids will enjoyed it.  

 

 Butterfly and me 

After 30 minutes of photo ops we hurriedly went down the stairs.It was almost 5pm. Our next stop, Man Made Forest in Bilar. It is a 2km stretch of Mahogany trees guarding the road. It is irresistable. According Kuya Rudy the town of Bilar and Loboc were part of the reforestation program due to mushy soil and floods.I was having difficulty taking pictures it was too dark for my digicam pardon me for these photos.

 

pardon me for the pic I know it blurred amg hirap ng walang tripod 

We wasted no time and go straight to Loboc for the Tarsier viewing. A small primate with enormous eyes. Cute! =) It took me so much of a time to take photo beside them. They're elusive. I guessed they were stressed because of too many people they encountered daily.

No entrance fee just a donation for the caretakers. 

Tarsier in Loboc

 

tarsier and me again, medyo dark na so pardon me for this shot 

Whatta Day!!! It was a struggle of money, but my desire to visit the stunning Bohol made my day. To those two peeps who made extra effort,forced me to travel 630kilometers from Manila. Made me laugh at my most solitude moments, paid my rebooking fee, treat me out for dinner you two simply rocks. I owed you bigtime =)