This is a beach town in the western part of the country. Some would call it sleepy I suppose. But as I walked along this strip of small traditional shops and homes, there was construction and renovation going on at probably a dozen hotels or so. Some would call  the pace  furious.  Even  the place I am staying at, the paint was still wet on the windows of my room, and the manager himself arrived  2 days ago (from somewhere in Europe I  would guess). If there was ever a sure sign of impending change this would be it. If I am  fortunate enough to return here someday, I am  guessing that this strip will be full of flashy hotels and tourist distractions and look nothing like the photo below.