tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163679024619392733.post7158760218714505143..comments2023-10-19T13:54:12.979+02:00Comments on Life Lessons of a Military Wife (overseas in Europe!): Gypsy-robbed****Veteran Military Wife at Life Lessons of a Military Wife****http://www.blogger.com/profile/14858503892858989499noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163679024619392733.post-35480441084045614002011-01-20T13:19:26.514+01:002011-01-20T13:19:26.514+01:00Thanks Jessica...I believe you are right! We do t...Thanks Jessica...I believe you are right! We do tend to draw that attention to ourselves! Blending in is ALWAYS a good thing I think!<br /><br />BTW, I didn't want anyone to be scared about going to Rome....just want people to remember to stay alert as they would anywhere else (because we tend to get complacent at home I think).****Veteran Military Wife at Life Lessons of a Military Wife****https://www.blogger.com/profile/14858503892858989499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163679024619392733.post-75164789942601868502011-01-20T11:24:56.973+01:002011-01-20T11:24:56.973+01:00That's crazy about the guy and the wallets! I ...That's crazy about the guy and the wallets! I lived in Rome for over 3 years and am still down there all the time staying in our property here. I was never pickpocketed. I rode public transportation every day too and I have to say, I wasn't overly vigilant about my purse...BUT the key is to blend in. It's really easy to spot tourists ESPECIALLY Americans, not so much on what they (we) wear (though Americans do dress badly most of the time compared to Romans) but it's that they are SO FREAKING LOUD. Whenever they talk it's like a siren going off to all the thieves: ATTENTION RICH AMERICAN! haha. Additionally, staring at maps constantly is another give away. Gypsies tend not to target the locals so the more you stay quiet and act like you belong the better your chances of nothing happening :) The best advice I was given is to make sure you put your purse on your lap at cafes, especially the outdoor ones.Jessicahttp://www.heymons.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163679024619392733.post-76623562340389111972011-01-20T07:14:02.761+01:002011-01-20T07:14:02.761+01:00Please don't be afraid...just be aware of your...Please don't be afraid...just be aware of your surroundings, which it looks like you are already doing! Keep your important things "on the inside" towards your body. In fact, in Rome, I'd keep my important stuff out of purses and bags....just too much of a risk, and just watch out for people trying to distract you, especially if it is more than one person.<br /><br />You'll have fun in Rome, especially this time of year, when it is a bit quieter than with the summer tourist rush:-)****Veteran Military Wife at Life Lessons of a Military Wife****https://www.blogger.com/profile/14858503892858989499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163679024619392733.post-11311322207457999452011-01-19T21:43:43.543+01:002011-01-19T21:43:43.543+01:00Getting mugged is always on my mind when we're...Getting mugged is always on my mind when we're traveling. So far we've been lucky when in Cairo and Athens, but now you've made me nervous about going to Rome!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17613549453869792469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163679024619392733.post-47675908279727626252011-01-19T09:57:40.920+01:002011-01-19T09:57:40.920+01:00Great tips! As careful as I am I tend to get too ...Great tips! As careful as I am I tend to get too comfortable and trusting. I really enjoy your blog. Found it before moving to Germany 6 months ago.They Told Me to Writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11314356071831510225noreply@blogger.com