Just got off of an 18-hour bus ride. I am now about 20 minutes away from the beautiful Iguazu Falls.
Getting to the bus terminal was kind of crazy. We had to get up really early after partying late the previous night, and get to the bus terminal 2 hours early. There were these little televisions there though, so we watched Monsters Inc. and Bones and all sorts of stuff. In a bus terminal. What will they think of next.
At some point some man started asking us about how the little TVs work. One peso for 15 minutes of television. Well worth it when you´re bored and tired and don´t want to stand around with all your luggage.
A few minutes later, my backpack was gone.
This wasn´t my purse, so I still have my passport, my camera, my iPod, and wallet.
All the presents that I bought, all my jewelry, about $200 and all my clothes are gone. Also that paper that they stamp when you enter the country.
Yeah, fuck you too, Argentina.
I haven´t had a breakdown yet, haven´t even cried. Needless to say, however, booze will be an integral part of the coming days.
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a) bummer b) bad luck c) adventure d) all of the above?
let me know if you need anything. good luck dude.
Katya, you are too trusting. Chain your stuff to your wrist next time. Are you OK? If you are, forget the stuff you bought. It's gone. And don't explain to locals how little TVs work, or even how to get to market across the road: pretend to be a foreigner (which you are) and not to know Spanish (which you do, but pretend you don't)
Whatever you do, don't add booze to your diet: you booze - you snooze - you lose (again).
You've got to get tough and always assume that if you lose control, you will be missing another loose item of your stuff.
Argentinians are tough and passionate, but are not known for their compassion.
Re. the paper they stamped (visa?), go to the nearest US embassy and ask them what to do.
We are all praying for you! Best wishes. You are on a great adventure! Cry, smile, but remember that when your adventure is over, you will find a way to laugh about it.
Keep us updated. :-)
look at the bright side... less luggage to carry?
okay that's a crappy bright side, but if you're going to be robbed anywhere, it might as well be in argentina.
or on a bus in costa rica.
enjoy the adventure and be happy that you left the computer at home.
Katya, I thought I had taught you better then this (not that you EVER listen to me *cough* cigarettes are bad for you *cough* stop smoking NOW)...
Obviously my paranoia has not rubbed off on you nearly enough...you need to watch the movie Taken.
But I agree with Sveta...at least you were robbed in Costa Rica (probably the reason you have not had a break down yet).
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i think everybody else said things better than i did. i second it all. where are you? what are you doing? are you alive? i miss your voice. did i make a skype faux pas? is that how you spell faux pas?
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