Originally Posted by delta50
returned last week from 10 days in Uruguay and Bs. As. I enjoyed the trip. However, we did get mugged at the Sunday street fair in San Telmo. Three guys- one grabbed me, the second ripped my wife's Rolex off her wrist, and the third rode up on a motorbike to make the getaway.
Ok, you say, only an idiot would wear a Rolex on a crowded street in a foreign country. Well, she had no other jewelry, and it wasn't even a particularly expensive watch. I think I'm pretty careful in crowds-- I watch my back and am always aware of my surroundings. We've been in similar situations in Rome, Athens, Bangkok, St. Petersburg, Miami, etc without incident.
Anyway, my point is not to disparage the city. Other than that, we enjoyed the trip. Travelers just might want to exercise even more caution than usual.
Dear Delta50-- Im very, very sorry for this...
Please don't blame yourself or your wife.... it seems clear that you took all reasonable precautions and that you just ran into a little bad luck. I feel really ashamed for what happened to you.
I hope that apart from the horrible moment and the loss of property, you were all otherwise unharmed. For what its worth, I apologize in the name of my city which I assure you tries its best to have visitors enjoy a great time.
I hope that despite this event you consider returning some day, and when you do, please let me know and I would be delighted to host you and your wife to drinks.
On closing, please allow me to commend you on your positive attitude towards the city, despite having had this bitter moment. Yours is a true Gentleman's attitude.
Yours respectfully,
Gaucho100K