Friday, 18 September 2009

Loss of independence

9 comments:

Claudia Gomez said...

Yes Don Simon, unfortunately are consequences of underdevelopment in the Latin American people.

I'm sorry you feel so, because is my continent and recognize this is very bad by some people, but I am comforted to know that there are more good people.

I apologize you on behalf of good people in Latin America

JennieB said...

Don

I can understand how irritating that can be.

Just draw a line underneath those experiences.

Claudia is right, there are more good people in the world than bad. Well at least I like to think so.
Unfortunately sometimes one meets them all at once.

Don Simon said...

Yes Claudia and Jenny. I understand there are good and bad people every where in the world but i still find it very frustrating when i know someone is taking advantage of me and there is little i can do about it.

Your man in Colombia

Anonymous said...

Unfortunately your in a strange land mate so all the wolves and vultures are circling when they realise your fresh meat with sterling in you pocket!!!! Shoulda just gavwe the guy the 3000 pesatos and chipped mate...

Went to Hew and Pats wedding today bro, VERY nice affair. SMall and intimiate for the early part and the whole of catford there for the evening part...

Browninguk1 said...

Don, deep breath & release. You will soon be home and independent again, but try not to let to spoil the rest of your stay, it is all part of the travelling experience.

Claudia dont worry we have our share of bad people as well.

Sal x

Dread said...

Don, it does cause a great cause for concern, that's how I felt when I went over to JA in August, when I stayed with family but even our own family try to tek milk outta coffee and they surely at times suceed. Yur feeling how I felt, but I commend yu for keeping positive.

But I emplore yu not to allow this to determind the great experience yu've obviously encountered and I reiterate take the positive outta the negative and enjoy the time yu have left because I'm sure when yu return home and look at the whole experience yu'll agree it was awesome!!

These experiences are apart of life and unfortunately becauase you are a tourist they do as Mr J said she the £££££ signs but yu know anywhere yu go yur going to get the same treatment.

Just enjoy Claudia and her families hospitality which I'm sure is second to none and relax until yu resume yur UK INDEPENDANCE, yu haven't really lost yur independence but there are time when yu jst don't have a choice as it's out of yur control, but yu know what November is around the corner.

Where's that smile of yur's gone!!!

MLVx

Claudia Gomez said...

Yes, dear friends all of you are right.

Don Simon, we want your smile again.

Don Simon said...

You are all right, thank you all for your support and words of guidance.

Your man in Colombia

Anonymous said...

Hey Big Bro

I have been reading every day, however, haven't had the time to actually type something in. Never mind you'll soon be home with us back to your creature comforts. Just remember how we were brought up and instill some of the values for the remainder of your travels. Stay strong, focussed and careful love you lots your lil sis Debs x