Bohol Part II "Butterfly Sanctuary"

she really loves to pose..

Our first stop was at the "Butterfly Sanctuary". I cannot remember exactly the place and there were lots of butterfly sanctuaries in the island. The place was new with on-going construction. That is why I did not like the place but the driver insisted that the place was along the way to Loboc which was our next destination. I had no choice and besides the difference may not be that significant.

I learned that tourist spots in Bohol raised entrance fees during summer. When we visited the island around September the sanctuary only cost us ten peso per head. But during that time the cost per head was thirty pesos both for children and adults. We were already there and we may not be coming again to this place together. We just had to bear the cost whether we like it or not. Let the kids and their mothers enjoy the tour as this should be a once in a lifetime experience.

The stop was worthy for the children because they could learn something about nature and their natural environment. It was essential for them to realize the importance of all fauna and flora living on our surroundings. I wanted them to appreciate nature and to inspire them to help protect and preserve the environment. But because of the butterfly incident of "Baby Gandanghari" on national TV, the kids end up teasing each other. Though the prank did not stop them from playing and touching these butterflies. These little creatures are attractive, charming and desirable enough to touch and to play with.

The sanctuary assigned staff as guides and lecturers during the tour. After the tour, it was my sisters who actually appreciates the knowledge they learned from the guide. They were delighted with the information they had just acquired. Maybe the younger ones were so busy posing and taking photos. Their concentrations were taken away by these modern gadgets. I only wish that the beauty and wonder of these places will forever be on their brains and that one day it could connect to their hearts. Once connected, their love of nature may begin to nurture, grow and develop from within.