One thing I forgot to mention was that in the Grand Case public parking lot, at about 7pm after leaving Calmos, I gave an old sickly looking guy a buck who said he was hungry. Within seconds there was a young boy crying for money, with his face and arms pressed against the car window as we tried to pull out. Adults were there prodding the kid on and laughing.

I don't feel like we were in danger but it was creepy. In retrospect it's probably best not to acknowledge anyone in this situation.

Thanks for all of the great replies. We've learned a great deal from you all on TTOL over the years.