Rio, Carioca de Gemas & GdPs
[QUOTE]My time in Rio de Janeiro was amazing..........................
A word of caution though. Three street girls tried to pickpocket me late at night on Avenida Nossa Senhora. As I crossed the street they blocked my way. Began to grab on me and make sexual advances. When I declined they continued to grab tightly. As I pulled away I could feel on dig into my pocket and attempt to take my phone. So I overpowered the other one grabbing my arm and grabbed the wrist of the one girl whose hand was in my pocket. I almost broke her wrist. She screamed in pain. My phone was halfway out of my pocked and in her hand. I snatched the phone back. I looked around for a policeman to notify but there were only taxis. The gall of these women. I shouted obscenities at them as they all dispersed in different directions. I never understood how pick-pocketing could work. How can someone not feel something being removed from their pockets? I mean I clearly felt something being taken out of my pocket. Maybe she was a trainee IDK. So just be careful people. I'the been out by myself at night before with no problem. But I guess I looked like a mark on that night. Is it irony that the "safe" Copacabana is where a potential crime occurred whereas the "dangerous" VM is where I felt incredibly safe? Irony or just coincidence? Or maybe neither. Whatever. [/QUOTE]Great review and it must have been a memorable trip. Reminds me very much of Rio both recent and in the past. Seems as though you experienced most of the highlights of Rio including being robbed by Trannies. I guess the old cons still work with new victims. Hope being back "to reality " is not too soar!