Author: Frank (---.gwi.net)
Date: 04-26-06 09:20
Normally a post like this doesn't deserve a response ... and I enter into the fray with eyes open knowing I'll probably regret it! <vbg>
Perhaps it's not all about "bellyaching by expat locals about encroaching development, aka corporate America cutting into a piece of their pie."
Maybe, just maybe ... it's about people trying to hold onto a very special place that has not been ruined by commercialism. Maybe it's about saving an island from development so that one can take their kids on vacation and rent a house that has no phone, tv, computer. Darn ... those kids actually learn that reading a book and playing board games is fun.
As far as folks paying too much for a "s***hole", we have always found the accomodations in Culebra to be very nice. A bit rustic? Yes! But compare prices for other islands in the Carribbean and you'll find Culebra to be a downright bargain.
As far as the "meth habit" comment ... I'll leave that one alone except to say I like my beer cold. Real cold.
In full disclosure ... I do not live on Culebra. I do not own a house on Culebra. I do not own land on Culebra. But 99% of the people I have met on Culebra ... whether they be Latino/Hispanic or White ... whether they be "Wealthy" or "Poor" ... are just plain nice and friendly.
Which is certainly is more than one could say about the person who started this post. To them, I'd say be careful with that "karma" stuff. Sounds like you may be coming back in your next lifetime as a bug on a windshield. <vbg>
Frank
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