Since we're going to Boracay, I am suddenly reminded of how things are now in Bora. We keep coming back for the beautiful beach, for the parties. But the trash drives me crazy. With that many shops on such a small strip of land, the rate at how fast the trash keeps piling up drives me crazy. You can just imagine how many fruit shake cups, styrofoam disposables, plastic packaging makes it to the island's dumpsite (they have a dumpsite, in the island, no less). And the sewage problem has been a concern for so many. There is just no way a small island can keep it together for long without a well-designed sewage system.
I can still remember how Boracay used to be from my childhood. And my teens. I miss that Boracay. I have been to better beaches but I still come back to Boracay for the memories. Beach fun used to be bringing your own food, setting up a beach mat and picnic. When at ANY beach, at any rate, buy your food at the market and cook your own, use reusable utensils or go cowboy with banana leaves as plates and your hands instead of the usual spoon and fork. You're not at a fine-dine, for chrissake. Or wake up at dawn to catch the fisherman with the day's haul. Don't bring the junk you eat when at Manila like chips, instant noodles, hotdogs and sweets. Give your sodium-laden diet a break and buy from local sellers and help the community's economy. When at the beach, take advantage of what you'll find there.
When at the beach... keep it simple. And sweet. And green!
I can still remember how Boracay used to be from my childhood. And my teens. I miss that Boracay. I have been to better beaches but I still come back to Boracay for the memories. Beach fun used to be bringing your own food, setting up a beach mat and picnic. When at ANY beach, at any rate, buy your food at the market and cook your own, use reusable utensils or go cowboy with banana leaves as plates and your hands instead of the usual spoon and fork. You're not at a fine-dine, for chrissake. Or wake up at dawn to catch the fisherman with the day's haul. Don't bring the junk you eat when at Manila like chips, instant noodles, hotdogs and sweets. Give your sodium-laden diet a break and buy from local sellers and help the community's economy. When at the beach, take advantage of what you'll find there.
When at the beach... keep it simple. And sweet. And green!
