Warren: Nobody is calling for a "boycott."
But one of the many purposes of this board is for people to discuss their experiences in Belize..That is what I did. I formed an opinion and shared it and explained the facts of what it was based on.
Personally, when I or my friends are mistreated by people (especially when it seems that the mistreatment is related to racial prejudice, which I continue to suspect it was) I believe it a reasonable reaction to the experience to choose not to return to where it occurred, as well as to express my opinion of the behavior.
Others who read it are free to form their own conclusions. I doubt very much that reading what we experienced will be a major factor in anyone's travel plans, but if a few people decide to plan their trip so that they choose another place to dock rather than Placencia Town (and there are quite a few to choose from) well, that's the way it goes. One town's loss, another town's gain.
And I'm sorry, but I just don't consider the fact that there was a hurricane there a year ago an excuse for rudeness, hostility and verbal abuse. If you do, well, I guess we'll have to agree to disagree.
Furthermore, my "recommendation" had nothing to do with "Southern Belize" as a whole, nor am I suggesting that people should not visit Placencia Peninsula. I would definitely go back to Kitty's Place or to any of the many lovely hotels and resorts along the peninsula beaches. My comments were addressed primarily to cruising sailors who are looking for a place to dock their boat and spend a few hours, go shopping, have a few drinks, in town. My recent experience there led me to believe that there are other places that are friendlier and nicer for that purpose and I continue to believe that and you know why.
For example, when we got to Tobacco Caye, the bar next to the dock was closed, but the bartender was sitting around chatting with a couple of friends. When we walked up and asked if we could get a round of Margaritas, he ran next door, got his boss, and they opened up. We ended up staying there for two hours, had three rounds of drinks and walked around town, found a restaurant and waited for them to open up for dinner.
Everyone was really friendly and nice and seemed happy that we were there.
See the difference? Why is it "holier than thou" to recommend Tobacco Caye as a good place to stop and Placencia Town as NOT a good place to stop? In one place, we were treated nicely and in the other, we were not.
Or is there some unwritten rule on this board that you only share the good experiences? I don't think so....
[This message has been edited by susangg (edited 09-08-2002).]
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