Originally Posted by
3Cforme
True. The preferred term is 'Bush Peso' and its decline relative to the Euro is the inevitable outcome when administrations want to spend but don't want to tax, to regulate, or to have convicted felons (white collar variety) serve prison time.
Back on track with this thread, if the travelers are worried about the cost of a few drinks in Venice, how possibly are they going to enjoy a water taxi, a memorable meal, or a bit of shopping? I have never been in a position where alcohol was a notable component of my personal budget.
I'm just saying that "bushback" or "Bush peso" belongs in OMNI, where I can laugh over it. Saying a 10 euro drink is normal and blaming the USD is ridiculous. It's an overpriced drink no matter how you look at it, even 1:1.
I can go to a pub in England and pay £2 for a beer (£3 in a *wood property) and still feel I got a good deal relative to the dollar. Those places that charge outrageous prices for drinks appeal to a different clientele - those that are frivolous with their money and don't mind a 1000% markup on a drink, perhaps.