went back last week for a 5day stay. it was first time after pandemic my thoughts now:
1. feels like a tourist trap - everyone is after your wallet. the moment you land up to the time you are at the island.
2. Overpriced - Restaurant food some are good and worth it, but man most are just so so but priced like Michelin rated.
3. Incessant peddlers - lahat na lang from banana boat, sailboat, seafood paluto, braid, henna, etc. i was asked by 25 peddlers while walking at station 2.
4. Entry and exit process is still a mess even with a transfer arrangement. So much more pag diy ka. Fill up this form, give your id, fill up this form again, get this ticket give this on entry, get boat seat number there. Napakababa ng tingin sa mga turista kung sino man gumawa ng sistema na yan.
5. Almost all restaurants are closed by 10pm only McDo is open. For people who enjoy eating and drinking this is not anymore the place for you
6. Its dark at night. Look how poor Caticlan community despite all the tourist arrivals. Walang street lights so madilim pag gabi. Same sa island not all areas well lit.
and many more...
