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Pickpockets: Modern "Train" Robbers
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  • Updated by Rixie on Jun 7, 2008
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  • My daughter was wearing a fancy dress and taking the St. Charles streetcar with friends, when a seemingly drunk man stumbled over and tried to kiss her. She later figured out tha while she was fending him off, an accomplice opened her purse and stole her wallet.

    From this, she learned
    1) Don't look too prosperous on public transportation.
    2) Be alert.
    3) Keep a hand on your purse, no matter what happens.

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    Cemeteries: Cities of the Dead
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  • Updated by Rixie on Sep 12, 2004
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  • In New Orleans, because of the groundwater level, graves are above-ground and look like small concrete houses. Although the resulting cemeteries are fascinating and historic, they are also dangerous because you can't see criminals lurking around corners.

    If these Cities of the Dead interest you, sign up for a guided tour. Trying to do it on your own may result in your staying there much longer than you planned. Like, permanently.

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    Weather Hazards: Summertime, but the Living's Not Easy
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  • Written by Rixie on Sep 12, 2004
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  • Louisianans say that August is the worst month for heat. I thought summertime in Hawaii was hot, but this surpassed any tropical experience I've ever had. Think greenhouses, think jungle... There was a reason they didn't wear much in those old Tarzan movies! When we were there one year in August, it was close to 100 degrees F. and so humid that it was like trying to breathe through a wet blanket.

    On the plus side, almost all restaurants and shops are air conditioned, and hotel prices are often lower in August.

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    Comments for Rixie about New Orleans
    KiKitC Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:40 UTC
     Fantastic tips. I'm so ready for the ghost tour and tour of the City of the Dead. What a wonderful intro to New Orleans.
    pchamlis Fri Mar 27, 2009 02:38 UTC
     Ummm Ummmm. Those food tips are splendid. I love NO cookery. :) And, that's a great B&B tip, too.
    SLLiew Sat Nov 1, 2008 00:12 UTC
     Great page. Like your restaurant tips. Bring back fond memories especially Burboun St.
    sourbugger Sun Oct 12, 2008 01:36 UTC
     there is some great stuff in here.
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