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Re: Travels and Impressions
« Reply #364 on: July 19, 2023, 12:24:12 PM »
We strolled up to the botanical garden this morning ...


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Re: Travels and Impressions
« Reply #365 on: July 19, 2023, 12:24:57 PM »


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« Reply #366 on: July 19, 2023, 12:25:19 PM »

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« Reply #367 on: July 23, 2023, 11:42:37 AM »

I know Paris is really bad about PP.  I generally put a wallet in my back pocket full of paper, and carry a slim wallet in my front pocket with a loose credit card to pay for whatever, so I don't ever expose anything.  If you're out of the main tourist areas you usually will be OK.  If you notice a young gypsie looking girl approaching you, asking questions of any sort, or someone asks if you speak English, do not respond, walk the other way.


I bought "travel pants" from Costco. They have rear and side zippers.


One time in Florence were approached by a gypsy. I gave him a verbal beatdown and told him to leave us alone.

2 years later in Florence, we see him approaching again. He took a good look at me and said, "I remember you" and walked away.
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« Reply #368 on: July 23, 2023, 03:43:35 PM »
I just ignore them and walk away quickly, paying them no attention.  One gimmick they have is to scare you into reaching for your wallet so they know where it is.  I would not stand for 5 seconds having words with them ever.  Once you get away from the touristy areas they are not there.

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Re: Travels and Impressions
« Reply #369 on: July 24, 2023, 07:36:18 AM »
This guy is at the Santa Maria Novella piazza.

The problem with this one is when you just keep walking, he follows you. 

Relentlessly.

Hence the verbal beatdown.
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« Reply #370 on: July 24, 2023, 07:40:57 AM »
Oh, I've never had anyone follow me.  They usually have a spot and move on to the next dude.

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« Reply #371 on: July 24, 2023, 11:29:50 AM »
Comic Con down the street over the weekend:










These next two were more unexpected - displays for That 70s Show and a miniature fairgrounds commemorating Roseanne. The former sponsored by LAFF Channel, the latter by COZI TV where their reruns are broadcasted. Not sure if anyone gets those channels.










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« Reply #372 on: July 24, 2023, 01:55:51 PM »

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« Reply #373 on: July 24, 2023, 02:26:47 PM »


Utee got a bit lost.

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« Reply #374 on: July 24, 2023, 02:48:55 PM »

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« Reply #375 on: July 28, 2023, 08:19:26 AM »
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« Reply #376 on: July 28, 2023, 08:28:47 AM »
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Re: Travels and Impressions
« Reply #377 on: July 28, 2023, 08:39:27 AM »
Mine is easy, all but ND.

 

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