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Danger…my purse almost snatched..

I came close to become a statistic in Milano yesterday. After I took the city bus tour, hop on and off, around 3 routes in the city and did some shopping (what else, in Milano?) I came back to the hotel to leave my things. I was getting tired (still somewhat jet lagged from a while ago) and wanted to have something light to eat. As I had suspected, the restaurant recommended by the hotel staff would not open until 7:00 pm. So I went to another
place that is open, and had huge (did not know how big it would be ) salad and simple pizza with glass of wine. I was totally satisfied with the meal, had decaf cappuccino on the way back to the hotel.
When I almost reached the hotel, I felt something right behind my back. It was a young man just about to snatch my purse from my handbag which was left open. I caught him just in time and yelled at him in English. He ran away and I was safe at the hotel with my purse intact. I told the hotel staff what had happened. I had asked them earlier whether I should carry my passport (for ID purposes) or keep it in safe. They suggested to keep it in safe. Now I understand why. (In the US, you need photo ID everywhere and I carry my passport-which lists both sir names- with me!) I was in a bit of shock right after, but feel that I am so fortunate that it happened on the second day. I will be more careful now. (This incident reminded me of the time my late husband and I spent in Rome. He was attacked by a group of Gypsy kids and he had to fight them away. I was quite scared then.)
Story #1 in Milano… Hope more happy stories will follow.