Chocolate Hills - the most known
tourist attraction situated at the town of Carmen, some 55 kilometers away from Tagbilaran
City. More than 1268 almost perfectly shaped hills can be seen. Most of
them are clear enough by your naked eyes. Two of the bigger hills have been
developed into a resort. On top are cottages where you can rest and relax, and a
restaurant for your food and drink. If you are not equipped with your own vehicle, a
public transportation available at the bus terminal in Dao, Tagbilaran City will bring you
there. If by any circumstance a public transportation is not available, you may
contact rent-a-car
owners for assistance.
The Natural Wonder , CHOCOLATE HILLS:
( Story, courtesy of
Bohol Magazine )
Legend has it that when giants live with mortals, a gentle giant fell
in love with a beautiful village girl.
Arogo, the giant was handsome and though a favorite among female giants, was
a loner. When everything and everybody sleeps, Arogo would sit y his favorite spot
near the river to ponder or just watch the night pass by.
One night while Arogo was y his spot, he noticed a beautiful native girl with
hair as black as the night washing by the river bank. He instantly fell in love with
Aluya. After that night, Arogo always wait by his place just to take a glimpse at
his beloved Aluya.
A rumor reached Arogo that Aluya will soon marry a man her parents chose for
her. He could not accept that Aluya would belong to someone else so he thought of
abducting Aluya.
The night before Aluya's wedding, Arogo kidnapped Aluya. Seeing a
giant, Aluya screamed, kicked and cry, but to no avail. Arogo was successful in a
abducting Aluya.
In the giant's cave, Arogo tried to give Aluya food but the girl keep on
crying. Her sadness reached her heart that she died with tears in her eyes.
Arogo buried her and kept his vigil. He cried for days and months. Giant tears
fell to the ground. He cried a thousand tears for the loss of his love.
After sometime Arogo's tears hardened and became what we know today as the
Chocolate Hills. The hills were witnesses of an unrequited love of the years gone
by.
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