In 2004, we attempted to get into the floral supply business.  It never took off due to the preference of florists to use mums rather than zinnias.  Our zinnia garden in Poblacion Vieja, Batuan, Bohol, however, was a joy to watch when the flowers where in full bloom.

This particular shot was taken in May 2004 using my Sony DSC 1megapixel camera.  It was a nice camera but didn’t survive too long.

A trip to Davao for a family event gave us an opportunity to tour around the city and to the Philippine Eagle Center where we had an enchanting time watching the Philippine Eages in their huge cages. The Philippine eagle is an endangered species and much attention to its conservation is being led by the Philippine Eagle Foundation. This non-profit organization initiated various programs to help conserve the Philippine eagle from extinction.The Philippine eagle is majestic indeed and one would wonder how reckless we had been in the past killing these magnificent birds near extinction. With the Philippine Eagle Foundation hard at work, we are comforted with the hope that our children and grandchildren may still have the chance to marvel at the beauty of these creatures. The Philippine Eagle Center should be a must-visit place in your itinerary when you visit Davao.

Then we heard shrieks of fright and amazement from the children ahead of us on the walk way around the park. And what do you know, another respectable, but maybe considered less beautiful, creature was there in a position that seemed endlessly waiting for food to come into its mouth. The crocodile had its mouth wide open and was sitting still the whole time we were there. Warming itself in the sun maybe or perhaps watching us wondering if we were good enough for dinner.

Perhaps no other wildlife would associate to Bohol more than the tarsier, the smallest primate in the Philippines. It is found in Corella, Loboc and other places in Bohol. In Corella, about 8 km from Tagbilaran City, is the sanctuary for the tarsier which is now considered endagered. These nocturnal creatures appear drowsy during daytime but are quite active at night when they hunt for small insects.
More information about the tarsier may be found in the website of PTFI or Philippine Tarsier Foundation, Inc. which seeks to conserve the tarsier amidst the development and increased tourism in Bohol.

The tarsier has become a favorite souvenir item and it comes in various sizes and styles. There are tarsier bags, magnets, keyholders, penholders and many more. Techsier, on the other hand, is Bohol’s IT mascot as published by AUZA.NET on its website.