What a shame that your trip enthusiasm and excitement was dampened by some less than honest people.

It is interesting that your husband caught a gringa trying to pick pocket him and that the restaurant owner (non-local) was running some kind of scam (if it wasn't the police would have more record of counterfit bills.)

We have a whole new set of newcomers, scammers, liars and theives on the island. The locals are the same fun loving, friendly people they have always been,but we are being tainted by unscupulous, grab and dash outsiders.

We only know that these things are happening if visitors come forward and tell us their stories. The business community and local residents will endeavour to make this a safe haven for our visitors and full time residents.

Thanks for your story.

Come back soon!