Alona Beach Panglao Island, Bohol Philippines

"I hope pandemic can be over soon and that everything will return to normal." Is everyone's hope.Today, the world is facing pandemic crisis that has changed life for millions of people. Recession- ecomonic declined, many loses their job and are on layoff and expecting to be recalled for job, who knows the end of the uncertainty? People can hardly provide basic necessities because they are jobless and then inflation follows, the price increases.The world is and still trying to solve the problem for three years already. The implementation of Vaccine mandate has been pushed so we can do certain things like working and traveling.Despite the risks of getting the vaccine, many has left no option so to keep the life moving. Despite having vaccinated, many still got the virus. Salute for those who braved and got vaccinated, you've got incentive for that. And respect for those who do not compramise for their health by refusing the vax. It's very controversial issue though to bring up with. Holding on to hope is hard but it's the only thing we have. We are facing a difficult times.

Alona Beach, Bohol
OK, so what am I going to share about after a lengthy introduction? It's because this pandemic lockdown and restrictions are boring. We are all bored. At first, even vaccinated travelers were required to take PCR test and for some unlucky travelers wer quarantine. PCR test/ swab test are expensive.Traveling requires vaccine cards and I refused to be vaccinated for the reason that I have allergies issues. I would never put myself in a situation where I would or too late, to regret aftwerwards. Well, after a year of pandemic and when our local governement lifted the travel restrictions, without a second thought I decided to take PCR test so I could visit Panglao Bohol island. I was hoping for a time off to another island for a change of atmosphere are ambiance. I had a busy year and to have a fews days off would have done me well.

Panglao island is a famous tourist destination for its white sand beaches and world-class diving site.There wasn't a day people would ceased going for boating, guiding tourists divers these were what I've obseverd during my stay in Alona beach Haruhay. Alona beach is said to be the best in Bohol for its fine-white sand and clean shoreline,in fact is it dubbed as small" Boracay."

I've never seen such beautiful beaches before until I visited this island. The wide view of the sea is breathtaking. And bohol is a lot more laid-back. If you prefer peace and quite then I this is the place for you. One thing I hate about here is every afternoon till late evening,it's full-packed with tourists. There's a lot of bars and restaurants, commercial facilities line 1 kilometer stretch of the beach. I wasn't able to photograph all the scenes here because I prefered to just enjoy the moment and I also avoided being hooked on with social media when I'm taking an off, off for me is a complete off grid, supposed to be. Though other times I was able to managed placing my phone in my pocket.

I must say Hayahay Resort served the best coffee and good food. They also have quite a bit pricey food in this island. All their crew has become my friends since they've got to see me everyday and they're getting acquainted to my daily activities as it seemed.

There were people who exercise in the morning and a group of men cleaning the beach shoreline, they had sacks for trash with them,no wonder why this island is clean and well- maintained.