By beth wisneski on Sunday, July 28, 2002 - 9:38 pm: |
My husband and I are heading to Bonaire in 2 weeks. We were there for 3 days two years ago and loved it so much, we are returning for a week. The question I have is about crime. I have read a lot of tips about vehicle theft issues, but I can't find anything about the safety of walking at night. Last time we were there, I hadn't really done much research on Bonaire before we left because we were just tagging the 3 days at the end of our Aruba vacation. So, being blissfully ignorant, we didn't realize there were any issues until we got home and started reading this bulliten board. We stayed at the Plaza and really enjoyed walking into town, or to Richards for dinner\drinks, and were looking forward to doing that again. Is that safe to do or were we doing something that we shouldn't have been, and shouldn't do again. We are from Washington,DC so we're not trying to blow the whole crime thing out of proportion, but, just want to know what is smart to do and what is not.
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By Kay Powers on Sunday, July 28, 2002 - 10:07 pm: |
Beth,
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By Carole Baker on Sunday, July 28, 2002 - 11:24 pm: |
I feel safer in Bonaire than I do in New Jersey. Carole
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By Darryl Vleeming on Monday, July 29, 2002 - 1:02 pm: |
Beth,
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By scott and sharon barlass on Monday, July 29, 2002 - 2:24 pm: |
Hi Beth,
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By Gail Thomas on Monday, July 29, 2002 - 5:13 pm: |
Hi! I've never feared for the people on Bonaire, but for the free roaming dogs in the neighborhood! They may be perfectly harmless, but when I was out for an afternoon walk, and was approached by 5 or 6 barking dogs,it did make me feel somewhat unsettled. But that didn't seem to be a problem in town!
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By Sarah on Monday, July 29, 2002 - 5:37 pm: |
Yes, I agree, Hugh and I often take walks after dinner, perfectly safe..Enjoy..
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By Tim Nesselrodt on Monday, July 29, 2002 - 7:49 pm: |
Mrs. Barlass IS extremely stunning... that's a fact!
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By beth wisneski on Monday, July 29, 2002 - 9:47 pm: |
Thanks everyone for your input. I'm glad to hear that walking to dinner is something we can still do. We are looking forward to our second, and longer, trip.
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By scott and sharon barlass on Monday, July 29, 2002 - 11:41 pm: |
Tim,
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By Lola B. McClellan on Thursday, August 1, 2002 - 11:37 pm: |
Hi Beth,
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