Mildred,
I am not sure where you are from, but it doesn't sound like you really did much investigating about the Country or SP before you went.....
I think you should stick to the Bahama's.........
Whats wrong with going barefoot? These people are happy and live in a paradise! Most of us would give our eye teeth to live there... the food on the corner's could have been some of the best meal's of your life if you gave it a try. Did you see the smiles on the childrens faces? For as little as they have they are the happiest children i have seen in a LONG time, not like a lot of the spoilt little children back here in the US that have so much they are bored wit something new in 15 minutes....
I just don't think you 'get it'. Still shaking my head in disbelief.