It was my dream or idea the past years to live in Boracay for a month. In January this year, my husband and I agreed to spend two weeks in Boracay and with an open mind and being retired, we could stay indefinitely. When we arrived in the island though, we thought one week is enough. Not that we did not like the island, we are so much in awe of the sand, sea and sunset.
We came here first more than 10 years ago. I was attracted to the island's beauty and laid back ambiance. Then Boracay was listed in some magazine's Top Ten Most Beautiful Islands in the World. You can imagine what it did to the island's popularity with the world's travelers searching for sun, sand and sea wanting to escape winter in their countries.
I would describe the Boracay now as still beautiful but chaotic. White Beach, which is 7 kms long is full of hotels, resorts and all types of accomodations and same stretch is full of restaurants. Thousands of people from all over the world visit this island all year round as there is no off season here. Everyday here is a good day to go to the beach, sunbath and swim.
People in the island mentioned of visitors staying for months. There is a newly built building catering to long term rentals and another building for construction with this market in mind. This is just an example of the ongoing development in this island, not to mention, there are a lot more developments going on.
We miss the old Boracay - beautiful, peaceful and laid back.
Deco's La Paz Batchoy Pesos77 each (Cad.$1.75) big bowl
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