Thread: Rule of Thumb

I never thought about ''rubbing people's noses''' in it, shamefully the only reason I don't wear stuff ashore is because I was worried about being robbed...selfish really.

Originally Posted by johnthed0g

I never thought about ''rubbing people's noses''' in it, shamefully the only reason I don't wear stuff ashore is because I was worried about being robbed...selfish really.

John .... if most of us were totally honest with ourselves, that's why most us don't either!

If one does not invite trouble, trouble is less likely to find you. Sadly you often run into rude, pushy natives in some areas of the poorer Caribbean countries and while on occassion they might be able to get you to give a bit more than you had considered what they really do is help you to choose not to return to their country. In the end they are the poorer for it.

Natives??

Great tip about putting things in a bag rather than the doggie bowl. On our recent trip out west, I saw a woman lose her watch in the xray machine when the bowl tipped over. It slowed everyone down while they searched for it and pulled it out.

As for wearing/taking valuables ashore, it doesn't matter what where it is--Caribbean, Europe, Asia, etc. It is just good practice to leave the valuables in the safe on the ship. There are pick-pockets (extremely clever and skilled) in many countries that are not necessarily poor. And as someone pointed out, fish with sharp teeth if you are snorkeling/diving. I've seen a barracuda's grin.

My watch is my 5 year old Casio that I wear everywhere. No rings or other bling of any sort except my glasses. Now they cost me over $1000 but almost all of that is the lenses whcih won't do anyone else any good.