Just to put things in balance I actually live in Paris as a foreigner being
British and have to travel to Gare du Nord as part of my journey everyday
and have never been pick pocketed (yet !) or had an bad experience. The
first time I was travelling on the metro at Gare du Nord. I obviously looked
lost and someone came over and assisted me and checked I had not paid too
much for my ticket.
I have probably been accosted more in my home country of England than being
abroad.
Regards
Peter Burgess
(www.microwarehouse.co.uk)
-----Original Message-----
From: Andres j. Ogayar [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 11 July 2001 17:08
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Subject: Re: David Greer Sighting
While completely agree with Nick, a sentence comes to mind (which is
applicable to this and many other circumstances; your mileage may vary):
No one can be protected from its own stupidity.
-- Andres j. Ogayar
-- I.T. Department
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Nick Demos
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Por favor,
responda a
Nick Demos
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From: "Russ Smith" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 3:01 PM
Subject: Re: [HP3000-L] David Greer Sighting
> Birket writes....
>
> <snip>
>
> For those of you who are travelling to France beware thieves... we were
> robbed of our camera and CamCorder from the Eurostar lounge as we were
> waiting to board the Chunnel ...(lost all our pictures of a great visit
> to France and disallusioned the 3 kids)
>
> </snip>
>
> Wirt then writes...
>
> <snip>
All this is true, BUT let's not take it out of context. I have traveled
all
over the world
(Russia and Egypt are the bug exceptions, Maybe sometime?) and never had a
problem.
Prudence ANYWHERE in the world is an obvious course.
1. Don't put expensive items in a place where they can easily be snatched.
2. Put your wallet in a Buttoned pocket with not much money in it.
3. Carry large bills separately and inconspicuously.
4. Also put ONE change of clothes in you carry-on luggage when flying. If
your
checked baggage gets lost (or more likely delayed) you won't be
completely without.
Regards,
Nick D.
4. Stay away from crowds where possible.
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