Posted by Dimone on November 30, 2000 at 13:42:32:
In Reply to: Re: Anybody Been Mugged Their First Time Out? posted by Billypv on November 30, 2000 at 11:58:35:
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I have been going to TJ for about 5 years now and I have been mugged twice. I am a small (skinny) guy and obviously a gringo and I walk every were I go (pretty good target). The first time was about 6 months after my first visit and the second was 2 years and 11 months later (directly across the street from were it happened the first time). Both times it was basically my own fault. I dropped my guard and was not paying attention to my surroundings. I didn’t get heart either time and only lost about $30 the first time and $1 the second but I was pissed at myself for getting so distracted. I learned from the first time that complacency is your worst enemy in La Zona. Situational awareness is the key to safety in a place like this. You have to force yourself to be alert and ready to react if something is not right. |
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