I love going to blogger meets and when they are on Saturdays, I dont miss them!! Day before yesterday, Wella had organised one where beauty, fashion and lifestyle bloggers were invited. The theme was colour up your life. Since colours are the essence of life, I eagerly looked forward to this event.

The eminent Sapna Bhavnani ( celebrity stylist for Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif etc ) was the chief guest. She was dressed up like Twiggy and was really fun! There were two other experts who busted myths against hair colouring. Although I love my jet black hair, it feels good to get motivated for hair colour once a while!!

There was a fun activity where we had to collect as many items of an allotted colour. I chose green as its my favourite colour but failed dismally as the place had nothing to offer in green!! Then there was a question and answer round with Sapna herself. I loved listening to other bloggers' queries but sadly could not ask anything myself. Then there was a fun photo session where we posed with different kinds of props. Overall it was awesome catching up with fellow bloggers!! We all were treated with Wella's latest hair oil. Apart from being non greasy, It smells ahmazing! What a fun weekend!!

having a fun activity....

the hostess is counting how many greens I have on myself!!

the famous celebrity stylist Sapna Bhavnani ( stylist for Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif..)

my photographer ( read hubby) having fun!!

with fellow blogger Ruchika

belated ganesh Chaturthi celebrations...

huge statue of Hanuman Ji made entirely of bells...

Wella's oil refections (hairoil)...smells amazing!!

Blazer : ELLE
Top: Forever21
Skirt: Only
Accessories : Globus
Louis Vuitton Annie GM bag

So it was our last afternoon, last evening and hence the last night. We had to make the full of it so what if I was running high on fever!!

After snorkelling in Nalasuan Island, we had to proceed to Hiluantan Island. That is also a marine sanctuary but a very deep one. All the aquatic animals which we saw in the last place were 10 times bigger here!! Everything seemed so scary. The water was dark and silent as sunlight could not penetrate so deep. I was almost scared to death when a bunch of swordfish came swimming. But they were quite below. The glasses made all the difference!!

It was dark when we started reaching back to Mactan. We witnessed the sunset on the sea before we touched the land. It was an amazing day and it was time to go back to our hotel. Our cab was waiting.
On the way an idea flashed on hubby's restless mind. I was too ill to think of anything. The capital of mactan island is Lapu Lapu city,where we were staying. If we did not explore it right now, it could not be done the next day as we were leaving. So he requested the driver to take us to the few important spots of the city and he readily obliged. How sweet!!

Lapu Lapu city is named after the Philippine freedom fighter Lapu Lapu, who gave up his life for the freedom struggle. There is a beautiful park, a memorial and many other spots. As It was very dark, we could not get good photos. I was running high on fever and needed rest. So the last night too came to an end. I was sicker with nostalgia.

a little romantic moment on the dreamy island!!

the marine sanctuary...

high fever can easily be detected from my face!!

sunset on the sea..just before approaching land...

our sweet guide...

the Lapu Lapu memorial park...

Lapu Lapu..the great freedom fighter

Pardon the sick, tired face!!

So it was our last full day on this amazing island and it had to be the best!! We had reserved the most awaited excursion for the last day. It was island exploring on the Pacific!! The fact that this excursion was kept till the end had too many risks. What if sometthing happens and we are unable to make it!! What if any of us fall sick? Well sadly the second one came true!! I had mentioned in my last post that it was raining heavily in Bohol. The best time to visit the Philippines is from November to April and we visited in February. However weather on the islands is unpredictable. Well, the on and off exposure to rains and immediately sitting inside the air conditioned bus took a toll on my health!! I got a bad bad cold that night which turned to high fever the next morning!!

I don't know about you but I am usually very irritable when sick. Hubby was trying to cheer me up but in vain. I could not even enjoy the lavish breakfast spread ( you know what a foodie I am). Anyways as we had already paid a huge sum for this trip, we had to go!! 

Our cab picked us up and dropped at the Mactan port. From there a small boat took us to our very own 'Banca' . It was like a private yacht. In Phillipines the boats have wing like structures on the both sides of the boat. These are made of bamboo and provide better balance against the wild waves. These typical boats are called "Bancas".

I was sulking when I got into the boat. The shining sun was a threat to my patience. However as we sailed deeper into the ocean, my mood began to change. The cool ocean breeze, myriads of shades of blue water and silence all around was way too much to absorb!!Wait!! I didnot have time to sulk!! it was time to celebrate!! God is indeed the most wonderful artist!! These virgin places affirm this fact over and over again!!

Nalasuan island is mainly a marine sanctuary. Its mainly a place for snorkelling. Not very deep, one is forbidden to walk on the sea bed as the corals would break. So no matter however tired you get, you have to keep swimming!!

WE are fond of fish feeding and a hilarious thing happened!! We had a banana with us and we decided to feed it after we were out of stock. The fishes really seem to love it and they encircled my hubby from everywhere. The other impatient ones who could not grab a bite, started poking me from all sides. I started jumpming in shock. The banana was soon over and they wanted more. Now they started biting my husband and he tried to flee!! Suddenly a brainwave made him feed the banana peel which he was holding in his hand. The fishes just sniffed it and they started swimming away. Seems they were intelligent enough to detect that the peel was inedible!!

The island had a long pier which led to a private beach bungalow. I wish I own something of that sort later in my life!!

The beautiful colour of the sea calls for a Titanic moment!!

Do hell with fever, I am sunbathing!!

the marine sanctuary...

Little Yoga on the ocean...

Our very own banca...so cute na!!

tired after snorkelling...

dont go by my angry face..I am just ill...It was an awesome experience!!

This was the second part of our Bohol trip. I love water ( you all know by now I am pretty much sure ;p) and hence was excited for the cruise!!
Bohol island was once submerged in the Phillpine sea centuries back. The gradual geological changes pushed this piece of land above the water level. Hence the flora and fauna found here are pretty much unique. The chocolate hills ( a post soon on it ) and the Loboc river are two of the examples of uniqueness.

 The Loboc river is supposed to be a direct extension of the sea. Its green in colour; not because of the presence of algae, but some unknown reasons. Also the fish living here are pretty much marine ,that is , not freshwater. Same goes for the aquatic plants which are marine too. This pretty much proves that the Loboc river is an offshoot of the sea and contains the salty sea water!! Anyways the lovely green colour of the river (green is my favourite hue) was enough to get me excited!!

Our tour bus dropped us at one end of the river. From there we got into a lovely wooden boat and our cruise started!! They served scrumptious lunch and bottomless ice tea. Rest of the drinks were chargeable. There was live dance and music and the we were passing by a continuous panorama of natural spectacularness. We lost track of time and did not even know that it was time for a U turn and come back.

The point where the cruise took a U turn had a floating wooden stage. There, a number of local Bohol children were performing dance. Awesome local Bohol music was playing in the background; sung by a different group of children. We were so lost in the harmony of music and nature that we did not want to go back!!

The trip down was more fulfilling as our lunch was over. We could solely concentrate on the serene sceneries passing by and live music in the background. That day was our anniversary and when I heard the lady sing ' love you like a love song' by Selena Gomez, I shed all inhibitions and started dancing!! My supportive husband joined me immediately and we gave our fellow travellers a good eye feast!! Everyone started clapping and we were named dancing doctors!! This day remains one of the favourite days of my life till date!!

beautiful scenery all around...and icetea..it was bottomless!! :D

boring plate of my husband's..

the beautiful green Loboc river...

cute wooden boat and coconut trees all around...

local Bohol children performing dance and music on a floating stage...

 Dress : Forever21
Purse: Globus
Accesssories: F21, Globus

My life has been crazy for the past 15 days!! No I dont mean running non stop after my daughter... She drives me crazy already but I am not considering that!! I have joined masters in Hospital Administration and that calls for full time studying with a 6 month old!! I know..its my fault!! The worst part? I have to travel Dehradun to and fro without any chance of a travel post because I dont have anyone to click me!!

 My first year of MHA exams are going to start from Monday. I am leaving for Dehradun tomorrow early morning. I am really petrified as I have not studied a bit ( as I did not have time ). How do you expect a doctor to understand and study finance, accounts, management et al!! The hammer to my condition? I am down with high grade fever for the past 5 days!! So even if I want to study, I cant!! Worse, I wont be able to see my baby for 15 long days!! How tough is that going to be I have no idea. And 15 days of staying in a hill station calls for a blog post..ain't it? But I am hopeless because I dont think my batchmates will understand this. 

As I gear up for a tough phase, here is a round up of my Instagram updates. All these pictures have been taken by my phone. 
For more of food and fun updates, follow me @docdivatraveller.

Every cloud has a silver lining! As I would return from Dehradun after the exams, Durga Puja is starting!! That calls for a week long celebration!!
After that my hubby's birthday is going to be followed by two big trips in the coming two months!!yay!! Only I dont know how I am going to manage my studies and attendance and baby and household with all these things!! Phew!!

Now that I have finished writing this post, I have lost hours of my precious study time!! Not that I am complaining, this blog is my baby and my favourite pastime!! Thank you so much for reading!!

Having a blast at my nephew's birthday party...P.s I love balloons!! This is the canteen of my college in Dehradun. Love the rain drenched look of the plants. Sweet are the nature of adversities!  Recently I came across a bloggers post where she showcased her favourite rewears. I thought of doing a similar one!! Not that I repeat my clothes but I love restyling them differently nonetheless!!

Exam time calls for comfort food. For me comfort food means pizza and burger!! How many of you love the Dominos cheeseburst pizzas? Or is it just me who craves for trans fat laden junk!! Anyways I am ordering pizza every two days for the past 15 days!! Dont feel like cooking at all!!

Lately I have been attending a lot of Birthday parties. maybe people have started inviting us more because of our daughter. I love parties anyway and I get to taste some gorgeous cakes!! How cute are these!!

Shopping and trainride on a rainy day..can it get better!! This picture is from my early post partum days...see the swollen face ;)

An eventful day of shopping...Eventful because it involved a lot of shopping!!

a small celebratory dinner!! Good old days when I loved cooking!!

bar hopping with my underage companion!!

Elaborate Rakshabandhan celebrations!! Sweets and dry fruits galore!!

shopping for toys with my bestie..now that I have a baby, My bestie Jaspreet loves shopping for her too!! Hamleys is our kind of paradise!!

Hubby flanked by the two most precious women in his life...his sister and wife ..and the most precious woman is in his arms!!