Hay, Bohol

This is the island province of Bohol. Time seems to move slower there. Most of the people there live unhurried lives. They drive slowly too; beside them, I’m Michael Schumacher.


My mom grew up in this house in Bilar, Bohol. It was constructed in 1952 when her parents decided to put up a house of their own. It was only renovated last 2000 to modernize the toilets, kitchen and dining room areas. But the basic structure was left intact.


I persuaded my mom to go to Bohol because I wanted her to relax; she’s been a hypochondriac of late. I too wanted a real vacation—I brought along two books because I wanted to just relax, relax, relax.

And relax I did!