05-14-2009, 06:05 AM
I think you are off to a good start and your approach seems smart and respectful. I have always been amazed when traveling in rather poor countries to see tourists carrying about their displays of jewelry, rolexes, camera equipment and then wondering why their stuff got snatched.
On my first visit here I watched and interesting and quiet event take place at Punaluu. There was a tourist car parked with a couple watching the ocean. A small group of local men walked toward them on the beach. They were large and they were brown. As I watched the tourist car's windows went up and the locks went down. The men passed and not a word was spoken. I came away with the feeling that the tourist would return to where ever and sya the locals were unfriendly.
Best approach is to do what does not happen on the mainland. Look at people straight on. Say Hi or Aloha. Recognize their presence and be nice. It works. Assume the best. You can find yourself in some very interesting conversations.
Best wishes and welcome to Punaweb.
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On my first visit here I watched and interesting and quiet event take place at Punaluu. There was a tourist car parked with a couple watching the ocean. A small group of local men walked toward them on the beach. They were large and they were brown. As I watched the tourist car's windows went up and the locks went down. The men passed and not a word was spoken. I came away with the feeling that the tourist would return to where ever and sya the locals were unfriendly.
Best approach is to do what does not happen on the mainland. Look at people straight on. Say Hi or Aloha. Recognize their presence and be nice. It works. Assume the best. You can find yourself in some very interesting conversations.
Best wishes and welcome to Punaweb.
Punaweb moderator
Assume the best and ask questions.
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Punaweb moderator