Travel Tales
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| Dan let the unsuspecting Gail come that close to being another crime statistic. |
Every month we feature funny, inspiring or cautionary anecdotes from travelers. If you have a true (short) travel tale to share, send it to stories@ricksteves.com. If you have a photo that illustrates it, please attach it. And don't forget to tell us your first name and the city where you live. We'd love to hear from you!
Guidebook Envy
After boarding a crowded vaporetto in Venice, my wife, Gail, found a space in the last row of seats, but I was forced to stand a few feet behind her. As she pulled out our Rick Steves' Italy guidebook, a young man looking over her shoulder saw it and nudged the girl standing beside him to show her what my wife was reading. As I watched, he pantomimed hitting Gail over the head and ripping the book from her hands. His companion, after a brief look of surprise, smiled and enthusiastically nodded yes, then they broke into laughter. Gail read on, unaware of the danger of flashing such a valuable treasure in public.
— Dan in Shelton, WA
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