_ I recently flew from St. Martin to Curaçao and Bonaire to do some research for my next book and met up with some loonies along the way.
Perhaps it happens everywhere, but the Caribbean seems to have the best when it comes to conmen, scammers and the downright loopy.
Over the years, I have learned how to deal with beggars – the ones who stop you in the street and ask for a couple of bucks. Usually, they are harmless; perhaps they are unwashed and look wild, but then why wouldn’t they if they are living rough?
I used to feel intimidated by the down-and-outs, but not anymore. Also, I used to worry that