Isn't it about time to put this thread to bed? Poor old Harry. Gossip about him gambling, ripping off women. So why not just take him out the back and shoot him? huh? Would y'all be happy then. Focus on the good that people have inside them. Everyone has good in them. My friends just got back from a trip this past year on CC and I had told them to meet up with Harry, as he is a good guide and great cook. And they had a wonderful time, and in fact are going back to Belize again in February...where to? Caye Caulker, of course. So not all that the boys do are BAD. The main thing is as the song goes.....(was it Gregory Isaacs?) "If you live in a glass house...don't trow stones". Not one of us is perfect. So let things be and get on with enjoying that island in the sun. My memories of CC are always with me.

Dear jools,

This is common practice. It's an island thing, any island.
You said..."Call it survival or whatever you like, but for me it just showed what lengths a person would go to for their own selfishness and greed, so sad."

When you traveled to CC, you entered Harry's world. You were no longer in your world. Let me ask you this. If you had been at home, would you have behaved the same way? fallen for the same routine? Probably not. I don't know what kind of spell comes over women when they visit a caribbean country. It's like they have no control over their thought processes anymore.

I'm sorry this happened to you and in no way was it a proper thing for Harry to do. It can't be all Harry's fault though. He was just doing what he knows will work for him in terms of money. He's a hustler and he enjoys himself at the same time.
Just remember...nobody can do anything to you unless you allow it.

It's true, tourist beware. When you travel, stick to your agenda. Just enjoy yourself and do the things you came to do and don't get involved with the locals and certainly don't fall in love with one and think you are the only one in his/her life.

By the way, there is a welcome committee on CC...LOL It's the rastas that meet you at the dock when you get off the boat and offer to hook you up with some weed. There isn't a lot to do on CC.

Again, I am sorry this happened to you. As they say, "Live and Learn". I'm sure it won't happen again. It's hard to forget something like that.

Cheers!

I cant believe this topic is still running, hopfully Jools has gone on with her life and put THE BEACH BOY FACTOR behind her !!

Yes, absolutely......AMEN!!!