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Bohol

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Wrapping up the trip on Bohol showed off another part of the Philippines.  We headed inland and started by visiting a Tarsier Sanctuary to see some of the world's smallest primates. On the way we ran into 2 other cyclists from Salt Lake City traveling with folding bikes. We all connected and exchanged contacts in case our paths cross again.  Next up was a visit to a national park for some birding and a night safari. I'm up to 107 new species of bird here, which is nice.  We took a relaxing rest day at a place run as an inn and butterfly sanctuary by the founder, Christie from New Zealand. Today, after a short walk to see the famous Chocolate Hills (they turn brown when the grass dries up), we went our separate ways. Rice harvest (1 of 3 each year on Bohol) was under way, so we've seen the full cycle. Rice pro

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Photos copied from ebird, but I saw both the Magnificent Sunbird and the Visayan Hornbill along with 18 other new species on my birding day. Ferda joined us on Siquijor for snorkeling and poking around. Enjoying star apples right off the tree! Snorkeling was quite nice! Unfortunately Ferda ruptured an eardrum (painful at first and inconvenient, but not serious) diving down to see a huge sea cucumber, so we're switching to a more land-based itinerary while it heals.  Today we visited an Instagramable waterfall... which showed up in many tourists' posts today.  Definitely on a circuit here, unlike most of Luzon.  Now we're waiting for the ferry to Bohol.  Interesting snacking options!