CHOCOLATE HILLS

Hi guys. Who is chocolate lover here? *me*

Have you ever wonder or imagine that the chocolate is in front of your naked eyes? Yes? Same here, I always dreaming the chocolate is in my house lawn so that I can take it whenever I want. Hahaha but It just dreaming.

But now you can see it in front of you!

Chocolate Hills. Photo by Detik Travel

Chocolate Hills to witness one of the most incredible and unique creations of nature. Located on the island of Bohol, which is in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines, these hills are conical-shaped mountains or haycock hills. The Chocolate Hills are famous worldwide, and have secured a place on provincial flags and seals. 

Interesting facts about Chocolate Hills;

• · The formation of the hills looked like Hershey’s kisses chocolate!

Chocolate Hills in a dome shaped and looked like  Hershey's kisses chocolate! Photo by Totalupdate.blogspot

• · The people named it as that because the hills are covered in green grass almost all year round; however, in the dry seasons, this grass turns to a chocolate brown color. Hence, they are called 'Chocolate Hills'.

• · Each hill is called a 'karst', which consists of limestone, and is covered by topsoil and grass.

• · Movement of tectonic activity has also given the shape and structure to these hills. These hills have marine deposits like coral, algae, and mollusks.

• · Myths about the hills is a story of the fighting of two giants. They were hurling big rocks at each other, until finally, they felt exhausted and fell asleep. When they woke up, apparently they forgot about the fight and also forgot to clean up the mess of rocks that they used in the fight. Thus, were formed the Chocolate Hills.

• · Another interesting story is about a giant named 'Arogo', who fell in love with a girl named 'Aloya'. The girl was a mortal, and when she died, the giant was heartbroken. He shed bitter tears in her memory. Wherever these tears fell, a mountain was formed. Thus, were born the Chocolate Hills.

• · Chocolate Hills were declared a National geographical monument in 1988. UNESCO has also declared these hills as a World Heritage Site

Whoever loves to travel, you can visit Philippines and make sure to visit the Chocolate Hills to witness one of the most incredible yet unique creations of nature.

If you are planning to go there and need some guide, you can read this website to have more clear view 

See you in next post, bye! :)