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So, Against my better judgement I am going to tell you guys what happened to me last night. The reason I hesitate is because I know some of you will worry about me especially you Mom. But don't worry, I am alright and I know my surroundings here.
Last night we went out to celebrate my good buddy here Till's completion of his term paper, 6'4 guy from Germany. He has been working on it since we arrived for his university back home and had finally finished it so he could now socialize with us. I think i had one of the most terrifying experinece. So I went out with Sam, Tony, Ruth, Sam's friend Donny (who are all from the state) Till, and Liam (from Australia). we met up with more asb students at the bus stop and we jumped on the bus heading to a club downtown. We had a general idea where it might be. Half way to our stop downtown (note - we live in the ghetto here.) some arabian guys jumps on (I am not trying to be racist but the ghetto consists of arabians). Right away, he trys to shush all of us to be quiet so he can talk on the phone. Now if you really cant talk on the phone on the bus so why try. So afterwards of being a jerk and signaling he is going to hit us if we dont be quiet, he offers us some gum. Then liam, an aussie starts talking to him and we find out hes a drug dealer. Bad situation we were put in. Anyways when we are near the end. He litterly PICK POCKETS some older lady's pocket book right in front of all us. In front of 8 of us talking and a camera! He says shut up (his friend is talking to this lady and distracting her) he then tells us he will kill us if we dont shut up. I know we have more people who are friends on the bus than his buddies. but I don't know who his gang buddies are or if he is meeting up with them. In the states we are taught to just ignore it and walk away to protect ourselves. It was rediculous. About this time we arrive at our stop. I'm soo pissed becasue of this and other issues that happened earlier. Till motions to me, and we go talk to this little dude. Till has size on him, this guy is my hight. Till says, Look you can take the cash, but give that wallet back to her. I would like to say we, but it was him who convinced him to give the wallet back. He gave it to his friend and he ran and caught up with the lady and gave the wallet back "you droped this"...... It was a bad night.
It made me pissed for the rest of the night
I thought it was safe here. I know now that this is quite a more scetch place than portland...
But I know what to look for now and it just means that I need to always keep my guard up. Please dont worry about me. I am able to handle these situations if it was to happen to me. I just want everyone to know, traveling is fun but it is a real world and this stuff happens.
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