I woke up and saw that the property management people were here before 8:00 am. I thought: "what now?" I went downstairs and was told "We were robbed last night." Apparently, we were also careless and slept with our doors wide open inviting thieves to come and take what they wanted. Do we not lock our doors at home? Why would we expect another standard when we are on vacation in another country? And I hate it when I hear, "it's the developing world?" Is there no crime in the US? When does common sense prevail?
Apparently two men pulled a gun on the old man guarding the place and tied him up with shoe laces. For his defense, he was armed with pepper spray, which was out powered with a gun to his head. They came in through the back, grabbed any Apple product that came in their way and left. Our friend was in bed sleeping and she didn't feel some one on her bed swiping her iPAD. It was either her or her husband who left their bedroom door wide open and also their safe.
Was it an inside job? They targeted three villas and someone knew that the regular guard was being replaced with an old man. We will never know.
I was just relieved that the only thing they stole was stuff that could be replaced and did not harm anyone.
I realized that my reading glasses were also missing. I was confused about why anyone would want my prescription glasses. And the Neanderthal man informed me that he was on the couch so they could not have been inside. We later learned that he was passed out on the couch and they made it around him to steal the iPOD and they took my glasses because they must have thought it was a camera ... they were lured by the case. They were after technology and cash.
Luckily, I was up in my room and have been very aware of my surroundings.
The drama that ensued was exhausting as we had to convince the property managers (who may I say are entirely clueless) that we need a security force to protect our safety.
But I did see clearly that the arrogant American man was responsible for a great deal of this. He has been prancing around town and truly portraying and living up to the stereotype of the ugly American with his Panama hat and Bermuda shorts.
It is the end of 2010 with all its drama. Here is to a wonderful 2011 ...
I'm just glad you both are OK and were not physically harmed. You are right, its just 'stuff' and can be replaced but my friends can't!!
Posted by: Jax | January 06, 2011 at 07:36 PM