[Idyllchat] Pepper spray or the like

[dtrees]

I have seen marauding gypsies in Italy.   They were so bold as to gather around us and grab our shoulder bags.  We could yell at them only because if we let go of our bags to try to hit their hands, we had to let go of our bags. 

That being said, I would not hesitate to take another trip there.  Just hold on to your things and be watchful at all times.  The country has too many treasures to stay away because of thieves.



----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jay Cloidt 
  To: ptc 
  Cc: Idyllchat 
  Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 1:30 PM
  Subject: Re: [Idyllchat] Pepper spray or the like


  I've never seen marauding gypsies in Italy. That's not to say that there are no gypsies in Rome. They are one of the sources of the major pick-pocket problem Rome has. Especially on the subway during rush hour. Or at a bus stop during rush hour. Or basically anywhere there would be a large crowd of tightly packed people that makes their job so much easier. 

  Be very conscious of where you carry things in your pockets.

  I personally have not been a victim, but I know people who have had their pockets picked.

    - Jay



  On 1/11/07, ptc <ptc7770 at comcast.net> wrote:
    Can anyone give me information about the desirability or lack thereof of
    carrying pepper spray or whatever cyclists and mail deliverers use when
    we in areas or countries populated by marauding gypsies?  We were
    attacked in St.Petersburg several years ago.  My husband was knocked to
    the ground, his glasses were broken, and his dignity was tried.  And
    although we had been properly warned, it did not occur to us that the
    whole pack of fourteen would isolate and concentrate on my husband. Any 
    thoughts or advice will be helpful since we are going on a three week
    Untour to Rome this April.  Thanks. Pat
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