I am glad the story was told--and regardless of whether she used the stick or not and whether she had a JA friend with her or not--it is a terrible thing to have items stolen, no matter how it happens. I have stayed at NBCC 6 times and a couple of times I had people pounding on my door late at night and did not feel safe. Jean is lovely, and always had me in an upstairs room--but those sliding doors to the patio/veranda are very shaky security, even with the wooden stick.

It is a good reminder to be security-minded no matter where you stay. And yes, be careful because some island friends do not have your best interests at heart.