We went to Boracay almost a year ago, i.e., December 2011. It was my first time going there and most of my companions were first-timers, too. Well, I wanted to touch the famed fine, white sand and to see what the fuss is about Boracay.
So, from Manila, we all boarded a Cebu Pacific plane. However, since we were a big group (around 15), we were in 2 different flights: the super early one and the afternoon one.
It was also my first time to board a plane smaller than the regular airbus, so I was kinda scared. I asked if I could be seated in front and my request was granted. I got seat 1, on the first row, but it was a seat facing all the other passengers! So, I felt like a flight attendant. It was an odd experience but a memorable one.
Anyway, when we got to Caticlan, our van service, courtesy of The Sands Hotel, was already at the airport to transfer us to the jetty port. From the port, The Sands' own boat picked us up to take us to Boracay island.
Jetty Port
Transfer Service
What can I say? We arrived in style. Teehee.
After another short ride from the Boracay jetty port, we finally reached the hotel, and I was so relieved. I know that Boracay is supposed to be fun and full of people. However, since I'm one of those weirdos who seek tranquility while on the beach, I was hoping to that our hotel would be somewhere more secluded. And I was not disappointed. The Sands is located in Station 3, some 15 minutes away from the unbearably crowded Station 2.
After another short ride from the Boracay jetty port, we finally reached the hotel, and I was so relieved. I know that Boracay is supposed to be fun and full of people. However, since I'm one of those weirdos who seek tranquility while on the beach, I was hoping to that our hotel would be somewhere more secluded. And I was not disappointed. The Sands is located in Station 3, some 15 minutes away from the unbearably crowded Station 2.
The sand in Boracay are powdery white, but not in this photo!
The setting sun made the sand look beige.
Boracay's sand proved to be as soft as talc and as white as snow (almost). And I don't know if I just have thick soles but the sand does not get unbearably hot. I could walk around the beach barefoot even under the midday sun. One thing I noticed though is that not all Stations have the same texture of sand. Station 3 has the coarsest powder-sand and it gets finer going towards Station 1.
Hmm...I was expecting Boracay to be crowded when we arrived mid-afternoon. But apparently, most people were out riding the paraw, taking refuge from the midday sun or sleeping in. Surprisingly, Boracay was relatively serene when we arrived.
Starting 5pm, the crowd got thicker, and by sunset, Station 2 became the ultimate party destination. Then again, partying has never been my cup of tea, so I just walked along the beach to watch the setting sun.
Hmm...I was expecting Boracay to be crowded when we arrived mid-afternoon. But apparently, most people were out riding the paraw, taking refuge from the midday sun or sleeping in. Surprisingly, Boracay was relatively serene when we arrived.
Starting 5pm, the crowd got thicker, and by sunset, Station 2 became the ultimate party destination. Then again, partying has never been my cup of tea, so I just walked along the beach to watch the setting sun.
