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Are those beautiful Turkish shoes on your pretty toesies??
My brother sent me a travel guide referral done by the New York Times for his town, Phoenix, and the idiots recommended a restaurant in the deep and dangerous part of the barrio and offered up other really boring and yucky places as suggestions. He asked, "Who are these people writing about MY city?" He made me laugh...
I would write really kooky things about my town, but I live here.
My sister says that articles about her Guadalajara, Mexico, still say to go to the Plaza de los Mariachis, downtown, when it is one of the most dangerous spots in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods now, especially at night.
One has to remember the tourist and their cluelessness and aloneness. My brother followed an historical map of Atlanta and wandered into a neighborhood in his suit and tie and face of a stranger, until a man came up to him and offered to accompany him to keep him safe. That was a nice local person.
My husband brought home lost tourists when we lived in Guadalajara, but did they know who they were accompanying?? This was in the safer 60s, however, he was a non-English speaking stranger.
It is nice of you to give local and updated information as it saves time for strangers who visit.
posted by
benzinha
on December 1, 2008 at 12:57 PM
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vogue, You look happy doing what you like doing.
posted by
TAPS.
on December 1, 2008 at 1:47 AM
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I wouldn't know art from accident! Yet, the painting reminded me of a construction I saw in Florida. Some tourist thing!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on November 30, 2008 at 11:14 PM
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I like museums too! Sorry about the lawyer jokes, it won't happen again. I did not mean any thing bad, just a laugh! Here is a cyber hug from me too!
And a heart cuz you're very special to me!
posted by
sam444
on November 30, 2008 at 5:07 PM
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Hey, Vogue - yes, interested here. I'm an art afficinado, too, and have spent many a day in Miami - mostly Miami Beach and Normandy Isle, where my Grandparents once lived. Now, I poke around the museums of New York City and Boston - much more convienient for me. Good to read you, as always - Mal
posted by
gapcohen
on November 30, 2008 at 5:04 PM
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I live just south of Miami
and you have me hooked. i'm taking notes so i can visit some of these places.
posted by
muley12
on November 30, 2008 at 4:48 PM
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Neat stuff and glad you love where you live...I know I'd love living there,
too!
I've been there in the past and to Key West...great places of inspiration!
posted by
Ariala
on November 30, 2008 at 5:31 AM
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Welcome to Miami my world traveler friend. I see our city has already inspired you. Well I am glad for you and for Miami, Gawd knows we can use all the good publicity we can get. I am glad you are getting busy and yes Arl bassle is coming soon, it should be wonderful. I'll be looking forward to your reviews. Take care of you.
posted by
Sinome
on November 30, 2008 at 4:45 AM
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Oh I love her painting with the bows in the flower pot. What a neat idea. ~Peace, OTA
posted by
Blue_feathers
on November 30, 2008 at 3:30 AM
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