Comments on: The Tourist Collector of Tiwi

By: Brittany

Brittany — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 03:37:49 +0000

I’m sorry if my narrative gave the impression that this was a dangerous situation. It wasn’t, at all. It was a mixture of humorous and creepy, but never at any point dangerous. I shared my concerns mainly to explain why we didn’t want to spend the next 24 hours with Mr. Saayyid Saaid, as under normal circumstances, most tourists would jump at the opportunity to spend more time with local people. Don’t worry – even without my Herculean husband, I’m pretty good at taking care of myself! 🙂

By: rcs

rcs — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 16:13:25 +0000

As a father, I wish you didn’t put yourself in this position…tho’ I don’t that you did anything dangerous.

If you hadn’t shared your concerns in the blog I would have thought he was simply a friendly sort who felt the need to be hospitable.

Perhaps you should follow your first instincts and not put yourself in any form of danger…but I am glad that your herculean husband was there to give protection.

By: Brittany

Brittany — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 10:27:49 +0000

Don’t worry – I wouldn’t have accepted the offer if I had been alone. And, at the end of the day, he was still well-meaning. He was definitely just collecting us! 🙂

By: Elizabeth Sears

Elizabeth Sears — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 15:25:39 +0000

A rather funny experience to read about but I’m relieved you were with Bruno. Hmmm, wonder if you host considered his ‘collection’ a hobby or potential business transactions…