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camping theft
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: dan fried (---.ny325.east.verizon.net)
Date:   02-23-06 11:12

i would love to camp out this summer - but the bottom line is if your photo id disappears - i`m not even worried so much about credit cards ,valubles b/c its unlikely and you can easily handle it- but if you havent got your ID you aint getting home too easily - is there anyway to secure some small items while camping??

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Re: camping theft
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Tom Bauer (---.dhcp.trcy.mi.charter.com)
Date:   02-23-06 21:05

How about a safety deposit box at the banko.

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Re: camping theft
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Ursula (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date:   02-25-06 13:36

I had the same thoughts while going camping in Culebra in late January.
We basically had a daypack with all our important stuff ($, id, health insurance card, etc) and we never left it at the campsite. Before you leave, take out of your wallet anything that you will not need. Overall, we brought only the super-necessary stuff with us - so no passport, and no numerous credit cards, no video rental cards, no library cards, work id's, no 20 keys on a keyring, only one set of the home keys, etc. etc. We didnt even bring that much cash with us...most of the places take credit cards - including the campsite.

Another thing we do before travelling, photocopy front AND back (important emergency phone #s are on the back), of all the documents you are bringing with you (id, cc, health ins., plane ticket, etc) - leave a copy at home with you, or with a trusted person, in case anything does happen, and I usually bring a copy with me and hide it in a sock or other "unconspicuous" place - i don't think anyone would take a wooly sock.

We rented bikes and had to lock them up by the entrance to the campground overnight, they were untouched. Altough it wasn't crowded at all, I hear easter season and the summer gets really crowded, so overall, your experience might be different.

I hope this helps, use common sense and good judgement, and have a great time. Oh, and don't overpack.

-Ursula

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Re: camping theft
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: JoseGuzman (---.mia.bellsouth.net)
Date:   02-26-06 06:26

Theft in Culebrea is rare, and I do not think locals have to do anything with that. I believe that this situation is mostly seen, when there are 3 or 4 days weekends when people from the big island move to Culebra.
So, in addition to what Ursula said, try not to come on those special weekends, preferably on weekdays.

Capt. J.Guzman

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Re: camping theft
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: toni steinacker (65.23.254.---)
Date:   03-03-06 13:40

Does anyone know if dogs are allowed on the camp grounds or beach. I want to come with my very well socialized 70 pound dog. Toni

antoinette steinacker

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Re: camping theft
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Tricia Walthall (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date:   03-04-06 07:26

Dogs aren't allowed at Flamenco.

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Re: camping theft
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: JOHN SAJE (---.fm.shawcable.net)
Date:   03-06-06 09:59

I agree with Mr, Guzman. However, if you have the experience of seeing the "town" and its sorroundings, that should be your first clue. I'm not about to label "tourists" as thieves since all we want to do is have an honest good time. The locals LACK in just about everything. I can't think of "campers" scourring the beaches for pickings from the next joe. Not if you're a decent person anyway.

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