Prague: purse snatching
Apr 17th 2003, 4:34 pm
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Prague: purse snatching
My wife and I were waiting for the airport bus (119) at Dejvicka when
the bus pulled up. Just as the bus was pulling up some guys seemed to
crowd in front of me. When the doors opened, several guys passed me and
then one seemed to help lift my bags up the steps and was saying
something in Czech. I had another “Rick Steves� bag on my back as a
backpack with the compartments locked. As I got up the steps I was
jostled and my glasses case fell on the floor. My wife was behind me
with two more bags and also got jostled. Seconds later the guys rushed
off the bus and a few seconds later a lady from the UK yelled her purse
had been stolen. By that time they were gone; we think there were 3 - 4
of them. I carried my wallet in a pouch inside the front of my pants so
I did not lose anything but it sure was upsetting. At the time I did
not realize what was happening; it happened so fast. It was fortunate
our bags were locked and no wallet or purse available to grab. I will
be even more aware in the future.
the bus pulled up. Just as the bus was pulling up some guys seemed to
crowd in front of me. When the doors opened, several guys passed me and
then one seemed to help lift my bags up the steps and was saying
something in Czech. I had another “Rick Steves� bag on my back as a
backpack with the compartments locked. As I got up the steps I was
jostled and my glasses case fell on the floor. My wife was behind me
with two more bags and also got jostled. Seconds later the guys rushed
off the bus and a few seconds later a lady from the UK yelled her purse
had been stolen. By that time they were gone; we think there were 3 - 4
of them. I carried my wallet in a pouch inside the front of my pants so
I did not lose anything but it sure was upsetting. At the time I did
not realize what was happening; it happened so fast. It was fortunate
our bags were locked and no wallet or purse available to grab. I will
be even more aware in the future.
Apr 17th 2003, 11:47 pm
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Re: Prague: purse snatching
Bob wrote in message news:...
> My wife and I were waiting for the airport bus (119) at Dejvicka when
> the bus pulled up. Just as the bus was pulling up some guys seemed to
> crowd in front of me. When the doors opened, several guys passed me and
> then one seemed to help lift my bags up the steps and was saying
> something in Czech. I had another ?Rick Steves? bag on my back as a
> backpack with the compartments locked. As I got up the steps I was
> jostled and my glasses case fell on the floor. My wife was behind me
> with two more bags and also got jostled. Seconds later the guys rushed
> off the bus and a few seconds later a lady from the UK yelled her purse
> had been stolen. By that time they were gone; we think there were 3 - 4
> of them. I carried my wallet in a pouch inside the front of my pants so
> I did not lose anything but it sure was upsetting. At the time I did
> not realize what was happening; it happened so fast. It was fortunate
> our bags were locked and no wallet or purse available to grab. I will
> be even more aware in the future.
Rick Steves warns about this repeatedly. Although I have never
encountered pickpockets on my many trips to Europe, I heed his
warnings -- my money belt is always right where it belongs.
(But...but... if you're a Rick Steves traveler, why so many bags?????)
> My wife and I were waiting for the airport bus (119) at Dejvicka when
> the bus pulled up. Just as the bus was pulling up some guys seemed to
> crowd in front of me. When the doors opened, several guys passed me and
> then one seemed to help lift my bags up the steps and was saying
> something in Czech. I had another ?Rick Steves? bag on my back as a
> backpack with the compartments locked. As I got up the steps I was
> jostled and my glasses case fell on the floor. My wife was behind me
> with two more bags and also got jostled. Seconds later the guys rushed
> off the bus and a few seconds later a lady from the UK yelled her purse
> had been stolen. By that time they were gone; we think there were 3 - 4
> of them. I carried my wallet in a pouch inside the front of my pants so
> I did not lose anything but it sure was upsetting. At the time I did
> not realize what was happening; it happened so fast. It was fortunate
> our bags were locked and no wallet or purse available to grab. I will
> be even more aware in the future.
Rick Steves warns about this repeatedly. Although I have never
encountered pickpockets on my many trips to Europe, I heed his
warnings -- my money belt is always right where it belongs.
(But...but... if you're a Rick Steves traveler, why so many bags?????)
Apr 18th 2003, 4:39 am
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Re: Prague: purse snatching
Why so many bags??
I have attended several of Rick's presentations in Edmonds and agree with most of what he
says, but I prefer two of his flight bags. One I carry of my back and other with the shoulder
strap. Also with careful planning the longest I ever have to carry the bags is in the airport
, so not a problem for me. This trip we wanted plenty of room to buy stuff.
Terryo wrote:
> Bob wrote in message news:...
> > My wife and I were waiting for the airport bus (119) at Dejvicka when
> > the bus pulled up. Just as the bus was pulling up some guys seemed to
> > crowd in front of me. When the doors opened, several guys passed me and
> > then one seemed to help lift my bags up the steps and was saying
> > something in Czech. I had another ?Rick Steves? bag on my back as a
> > backpack with the compartments locked. As I got up the steps I was
> > jostled and my glasses case fell on the floor. My wife was behind me
> > with two more bags and also got jostled. Seconds later the guys rushed
> > off the bus and a few seconds later a lady from the UK yelled her purse
> > had been stolen. By that time they were gone; we think there were 3 - 4
> > of them. I carried my wallet in a pouch inside the front of my pants so
> > I did not lose anything but it sure was upsetting. At the time I did
> > not realize what was happening; it happened so fast. It was fortunate
> > our bags were locked and no wallet or purse available to grab. I will
> > be even more aware in the future.
> Rick Steves warns about this repeatedly. Although I have never
> encountered pickpockets on my many trips to Europe, I heed his
> warnings -- my money belt is always right where it belongs.
> (But...but... if you're a Rick Steves traveler, why so many bags?????)
I have attended several of Rick's presentations in Edmonds and agree with most of what he
says, but I prefer two of his flight bags. One I carry of my back and other with the shoulder
strap. Also with careful planning the longest I ever have to carry the bags is in the airport
, so not a problem for me. This trip we wanted plenty of room to buy stuff.
Terryo wrote:
> Bob wrote in message news:...
> > My wife and I were waiting for the airport bus (119) at Dejvicka when
> > the bus pulled up. Just as the bus was pulling up some guys seemed to
> > crowd in front of me. When the doors opened, several guys passed me and
> > then one seemed to help lift my bags up the steps and was saying
> > something in Czech. I had another ?Rick Steves? bag on my back as a
> > backpack with the compartments locked. As I got up the steps I was
> > jostled and my glasses case fell on the floor. My wife was behind me
> > with two more bags and also got jostled. Seconds later the guys rushed
> > off the bus and a few seconds later a lady from the UK yelled her purse
> > had been stolen. By that time they were gone; we think there were 3 - 4
> > of them. I carried my wallet in a pouch inside the front of my pants so
> > I did not lose anything but it sure was upsetting. At the time I did
> > not realize what was happening; it happened so fast. It was fortunate
> > our bags were locked and no wallet or purse available to grab. I will
> > be even more aware in the future.
> Rick Steves warns about this repeatedly. Although I have never
> encountered pickpockets on my many trips to Europe, I heed his
> warnings -- my money belt is always right where it belongs.
> (But...but... if you're a Rick Steves traveler, why so many bags?????)
