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Visiting a Foreign City: Tourist Suggestions
I have an opportunity to visit a foreign city in June I have never been to (other than a short layover at JFK airport). From reading posts from people here on PBH who actually live there, it seems like a very dangerous place to live or visit. I have read that the police there are corrupt and like to shoot and beat down its citizens and immigrants. Seems to happen almost everyday, according to the impression I get from reading the posts. Crime is rampant and almost unstoppable. I have read about shootings, muggings, assault/battery, pickpockets, perverts, child molesters, sexual assaults, terrorist attacks, buildings getting bombed, old ladies robbed, and the like. Sounds like a true 3rd World country in South America almost. I guess for those who live there it is business as usually every day. But for a tourist, it kind of makes a visitor select another destination much safer. I mean, I just want to visit the place, but I don’t want to get killed/mugged/punked/shot/shanked/molested/or forced to watch I Love Lucy reruns either, ya know. Is it really safe there????? Or, should I go to Colombia instead, where I have been many times, and survived each trip…?
Oh, the Foreign City????............New York City, of course! =P
Miguel_Clavo
By Miguel_Clavo on May 7, 2007, 15:51 in Friendly Talkzone.
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scotty says on May 7, 2007, 16:30: go to Colombia avoid NYC Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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rca_rodrigo says on May 7, 2007, 16:52: i just dont get it i HAVE LIVED ALL MY LIFE IN COLOMBIA and i have never faced those EVENTS you just mention.
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Miguel_Clavo says on May 7, 2007, 17:10: get a grip, RCA....read the post again, and maybe you will get it the second time around...if not, PM me and i will explain it to you.....=)..but i will give you a clue....it is the opposite of what you think....and posted....pay attention to this part,especially..."Or, should I go to Colombia instead, where I have been many times, and survived each trip…?" "I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave" 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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morphus says on May 7, 2007, 17:46: Don't worry, if you ever come to New York, you'll have Modefoque, Rubito, Rocinate and me to watch your back. We can all get drunk at "Wakamba" bar on 38th and 8th. The Colombiana bartenders love us there. Then theres the best Colombian restaurant in NYC, "Listo El Pollo" that can't be missed.
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Miguel_Clavo says on May 7, 2007, 17:55: I am looking at the weekend of June 8-9-10.... just found out today, so i dont know the where in NYC i will be...i read somewhere the Peepshows are a highlight there? i might make it a week or so, since i have some frequent flier miles that will expire this year..... "I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave" 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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rca_rodrigo says on May 7, 2007, 18:05: yes you're right.... im sorry...
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morphus says on May 7, 2007, 18:28: Ha ha, the peep shows have been gone for almost 10 years. Theres only 1 or 2 left but they have a glass window blocking. More money and you can't put your hand through...lol
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morphus says on May 7, 2007, 18:29: You can always fly to Colombia from New York. Its only a 5 hour flight.
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morphus says on May 7, 2007, 18:32: You don't have to worry about New York coppers, just flash your LAPD credentials and they'll leave you alone :)
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David in Idaho says on May 7, 2007, 18:39: crudentials I love it. Was that a typo or intentional pun? (Bummer that I even have to ask.)
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Miguel_Clavo says on May 7, 2007, 18:55: LAPD? Puhhllllleeassseee.....my department is so much better...=)...im in the better half of the state...northern cali.....they have Hollywood and the TV shows because Hollywood doesnt like to travel....=)...Hey Morphus, do i need to place a $50 bill on the back of my drivers license?...should i bring a can of WhoopAss just in case? "I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave" 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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morphus says on May 7, 2007, 19:09: $50 bill? Why, what do you have planned? The only contact I really have with police is when they pull me over in my car for some bullshit traffic violation. They got me for tinted windows the other week. Shockingly, I did'nt get a ticket.
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Miguel_Clavo says on May 7, 2007, 20:34: Every driver from NY that i have ever pulled over tried to bribe me with a $50 bill when he handed his license over to me....(3 in total)....took me by surprise at first, then the driver explained it to me..told him not to do that here in CA as its a felony....they figured it was the same all over the US....=)...he went on his merry way..... "I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave" 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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elreydelostrolls says on May 7, 2007, 21:19: You're being awfully quiet, Elmo. Toilet problems?
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morphus says on May 7, 2007, 22:21: Things usually happen in three's...lol
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Miguel_Clavo says on May 7, 2007, 22:29: Ricardo.....no harm no foul.....i kind of wrote it in a tricky way...to get a better response....i went to the Platano School of Headline Writing...=) "I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave" 0 funny, 0 helpful. |
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