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People to Avoid: Flowers. Might cost you more than a couple Euros..

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Written by j_laurent

on Jan 29, 2003

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if you carry a purse, hold it close to your chest, tightly..but I would suggest wearing a money belt, and keeping some change in your pocket, no more than 20 euro. Two women approached me and pinned a flower to my shirt-then wanted money from me. They said it didn't matter what kind of currency is was, or what country it was from..after we refused to give them any money, they pulled the flower away, and my friend noticed that she had five euro missing..while we were arguing, they must taken it...

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Annebl Wed Jan 7, 2004 09:31 UTC I've always wanted to go to Barcelona and your page is so nicely written it makes it even more so-thanks : )	lmkluque Sat Nov 1, 2003 20:14 UTC Your passion for this city shows through your words! Nice job!
Geisha_Girl Sun Aug 17, 2003 17:41 UTC J !! Your introduction is an excellent read and sends those prickly chills down my spine........Best description I've read about this city! I know I will enjoy it !	jgemini65 Mon May 19, 2003 21:12 UTC I hope to visit Spain soon...sounds grand!

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