The shockwaves have not yet settled following the murder of four Americans by Somali pirates this week. The story was a tragic one, and unexpected given the recent release of British captives who'd been kidnapped and held for several months in a similar scenario. There was also last year's heroic rescue of Captain Richard Phillips and his vessel, the Maersk Alabama, when U.S Navy sharpshooters took out several pirates on orders by President Obama.
So, one may have expected the pirate community to think twice about taking another American vessel. Underestimating their defiance was a mistake. "The key to budget travel is to approach onward. When it happens to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved holidays and/or going to see new locations we have never been before, the reality of expense and budgeting is always in the back of our heads. Arranging and expending our travel budget correctly is a consideration for most families. Minimizing consuming and prices, while still savoring your vacation to its fullest, is the key to assured achievement and fiscal responsibility. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thought behind saving money while traveling is simple: Even if your personal finances is really limited, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also keeping in mind that while traveling, whether on a finances or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a large vacation or travel charge!..". They are brazen, brutal, and heavily armed. And, the global seagoing community has yet to figure out a way to stop them. Which brings us to the most pressing question: Why did these American sailors, during a leisure cruise on their private yacht, choose to venture into waters well-known as Pirate Alley?
Reports vary, but it is clear that yacht owners Jean and Scott Adams were experienced sailors who had been navigating the world for years, not only for leisure, but to distribute Bibles during their travels. Relatives have said they thought they would be far enough offshore to avoid the pirates.
Others have speculated as to why the pirates would arbitrarily kill the very means to their goal--trading lives for money. There is no rhyme or reason at this point, but what is known is that the situation off the coast of Somalia is getting worse, according the Washington Post.
Whatever the Adamses' reasoning, and whatever prompted the murders, there are lessons to be learned here. Whether traveling internationally for leisure or work, wisdom is key. As a journalist and former missionary who has worked in international war zones, this writer can attest that any job or even spiritual calling can only be performed successfully when wisdom and common sense are employed. For example, sailors are generally advised to stay away from Pirate Alley, but when passage becomes necessary, they are told to do so only in convoys. (The Adams yacht was originally part of a convoy, but then ventured off alone.)
There will always be times when precautionary measures will fail, such as the recent attack on a CBS reporter in Egypt. But, for private travelers especially, carefully following guidelines helps to eliminate the risk of injury or death. Travelers from Albuquerque and throughout the southwest who frequently travel to Mexico, for example, are aware of the dangers lurking in border towns and other regions of the country. Traveling in groups, staying in tourist areas and staying off the street at night are just a few things to keep in mind.
Any American traveling internationally, no matter where, should take care to review State Department updates advising what and where to avoid on any given day. The government website is a valuable tool in planning international travel, but sometimes just being smart is what will keep even the most inexperienced traveler safe--and alive.
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