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Real Name: Rex Vaughan
Lives In: Decatur, US
Member Since: Mar 21, 2004
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Pick-Pockets: Getting jostled
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  • Written by rexvaughan on Jun 8, 2004
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  • Pickpockets are very creative. We boarded the metro and a normal looking man next to me dropped his glasses. He bent down to pick them up and was nudging my leg as if I were standing on them. He retrieved them, got off at the next stop and my wallet was gone. I even had it in my front pocket. Be wary of any disturbance or nudging in a crowd. As a precaution I always carry anything I can't do without such as my passport, airline ticket, extra credit and ATM cards and cash in my money belt. I don't think violent crime or armed robberies are much of a risk in Paris, but pickpockets are so be very cautious.

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    Comments for rexvaughan about Paris
    goodfish Sat Mar 28, 2009 13:10 UTC
     Your usual bang-up job with photos and tips, Rex! Paris is on our list too - I'm relieved that you found it easy to navigate as we don't speak any French either. In fact, I'd make such a mess of it that I'm afraid I'll offend the good folks there!
    kathymof Sat Mar 7, 2009 05:20 UTC
     Great photos and tips on Paris. I am going back for my second visit this summer and will spend 2 whole weeks! I can't wait. Happy Travels -- Kathy
    Jeannette1 Thu Jan 15, 2009 23:30 UTC
     I just recommended your page to a VT member going to Paris and staying in the 7th arrondissement. I took the opportunity to review your Paris tips again :-). We're leaving in June this year.
    pedmar Sat Nov 22, 2008 21:07 UTC
     Nice page on Paris, glad you like it like me, I live nearby in Versailles. Next time call me and we have a glass of wine ok.
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