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By: Thrillseekers in Guatemala City | Correr Es Mi Destino

Thrillseekers in Guatemala City | Correr Es Mi Destino — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:10:35 +0000

[...] Thrillseekers in Guatemala City Written by Zhu on December 28, 2011 – 8:10 pmNo Comment var addthis_product = 'wpp-262'; var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true,"data_track_addressbar":false};if (typeof(addthis_share) == "undefined"){ addthis_share = {"templates":{"twitter":"{{title}} {{url}} (via @xiaozhuli)"}};}Bus Station in Santa ElenaEverybody makes mistake. We did a bunch of times. Like the time we got robbed by guys with machetes in Volcán Agua, Guatemala. Or when we got mugged in Panamá City. [...]

By: Cuidado En Panama | Correr Es Mi Destino

Cuidado En Panama | Correr Es Mi Destino — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:38:29 +0000

[…] were very careful in Panama, especially given our experience in 2002. But it wasn’t just us. I swear it, even though Panama city is often marketed as the safest […]

By: John J Savo, the Authoring Auctioneer

John J Savo, the Authoring Auctioneer — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:26:53 +0000

This is why I would never go to any 3rd World country… except maybe Canada…

By: Annie

Annie — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:43:58 +0000

Hey I never wanted to say that

and Nah! Do not believe that wrinkle thing! You look gorgeous

By: NewWrldYankee

NewWrldYankee — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:22:18 +0000

This story you remember on the cusp of heading off to Panama? That doesn’t bode well. But I am sure this time it will b e amazing. Now that you know where and where not to go! Have fun!

By: SilverNeurotic

SilverNeurotic — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:54:57 +0000

I don’t think I’d ever feel comfortable going there again, hopefully this time around you won’t run into any problems.

By: Celine

Celine — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:05:00 +0000

Sorry about the ordeal, but thankful that you are sharing this stuff with us. Thank you and have a wonderful trip this time.:)

By: Zhu

Zhu — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:40:06 +0000

@Shantanu — Probably, I keep Feng to myself You guys will see more as we travel!

@Jennie — I wish I would quit traveling and get a steady life sometimes but it’s a drug to me, can’t really explain why…

@Baoru — Canceling a card is usually easy I learned, just the replacement is a pain.

@Tanya — It was scary, we talked about it for days, half laughing, half… traumatized. I guess it’s still rare though and I’m not scared of traveling again.

@Annie — Are you saying I now look old and fat? You’re being banned from this blog!

Just kidding

Yeah, I was just 18 in the picture, and I’m 25 now, you can see wrinkles already… No, seriously, we were both very tan and also very thin, from all the worries. I think I was sick too that day.

@Lis of the North — My bank (Credit Agricole) was such a drag all the years I was between France and Canada too. They could never get anything right… I was glad when I switch to a Canadian bank for good.

@Gail at Large — You’re so right, Canada is so safe… can’t believe it. New Zealand too, I remember when we were there, Feng lost his wallet and a guy chased us across the city to bring it back.

@Gabriel — I think it was just bad timing, but I’m positive that I found the atmosphere quite different in Canada. More dangerous, higher level of crime… can’t explain. This is just true to the capital and the infamous Colon and Darien Gap though, Boca was quieter.

I’m sure your son will be fine, don’t think of all the bad stuffs

@Javier — Of course I don’t mind, and thanks for visiting! I’ll visit you back, I’m curious about Alberta.

By: Javier

Javier — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:22:18 +0000

Hi!
Awesome blog..those are the few words that I can say(and really sorry about this post´s story)!.

Greetings from one ex-Ontario resident going now to Alberta, originally from nothern Spain.

I´ll add a link in my blog, if you don´t mind.

Take care!
Javi

By: Gabriel

Gabriel — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:44:29 +0000

What a terrible story, Zhu. I was reading and kept saying to myself “How could this have been possible? I had such a great time in Panama last year!”. Well, yes I did, so what? You can’t say a place is safe just because nothing happened to you…

I’m very sorry you had to go through such an ordeal, but relieved that it was just a few material items. I agree with Gail, we feel so safe in Canada, that we lower our guard when we go to other places. My son Santi (13) is in Argentina visiting the family, and I can’t stop thinking that he’s going to go out with all his money, the camera, the banking card, thinking that nothing will happen to him there… (shudder).

Anyway, Zhu, I also wanted to thank you for coming to visit my blog so often. I hope you like what you see there! I have added you to my blogroll and will soon post a review of your site, if you don’t mind.

–Gabriel