Robbed On A BusWritten by Steve Gillman
We knew better. Both me and my wife had a strong feeling we shouldn't get on that bus in Cuenca, but neither of us said anything. A taxi was two dollars, and bus cost only twenty-five cents. Ana sat down, but there was no room left for me, so I was packed in with other commuters standing up. Almost immediately I noticed drunk pushing his way through crowd, randomly going this way and that. I knew somethimg was up, and instinctively reached into my pockets to check on my money. We had just visited ATM that morning, and $170 cash in my pocket was most we had carried in one place during entire trip. It was still there. The old guy pushed against me like he was trying to find a place to stand comfortably. I checked my pocket again. A few minutes later some space opened up near Ana, and I went over to her seat. I reached in my pocket again, and it was empty. The other pocket was empty too. I hadn't felt a thing. The old drunk was still on bus. I looked over at him. "We've been robbed," I told Ana. "All of it." I grabbed drunk, who was no longer acting drunk at all. At next stop we got off, dragging thief with us. A police officer appeared, and a crowd formed. The man was very sober now, pulling out his pockets and insisting again and again that he was inocent. He said we could search him if we wanted. I searched him, but understood now that his associate was long gone with money, probably off bus at a previous stop.
| | Myrtle Beach Golf Packages - What to Know Before You GoWritten by Evans Putman
There is a lot of money in Myrtle Beach golf package market. Unfortunately, like any other opportunity, this can bring out scam artists and bad business practices.Don't get stuck with hidden charges on your golf packages. Myrtle Beach discount golf package resellers don't always have your best interest in mind. Here are five things to be aware of before booking your next golf package to Myrtle Beach. The first two items come in form of hidden fees. Myrtle Beach is getting a bad reputation among visiting golfers because of these hidden fees and surcharges. This was one of biggest complaints noted in a recent local newspaper's article. 1) Cart Fees – The golf courses require them. Most golf packages leave them out. Hidden golf cart fees top list of complaints for most golfers visiting Grand Strand. Many Myrtle Beach golf package resellers keep $20 or $30 dollars and pass along fees to vacationing golfers. Ask up front whether or not cart fees are included. If not, demand it or do your business elsewhere. 2) Course Surcharges – Many golf packages allow golfers to “upgrade” to better courses. This fee is normal in Myrtle Beach golf market. However, many golf packages up sell visitors on better golf courses. Then, after paying more, vacationing golfer plays a course that is no better or sometimes worse than original one. Do your homework before paying a surcharge to play a better golf course. These next two problems often occur with Myrtle Beach golf package resellers that do not know local market. Any website can put Myrtle Beach on their logo and sell packages from locations all over world. Only deal with companies that have local market ties and local market knowledge. 3) Golf Tour – The Grand Strand golf area covers approximately 80 miles. Often these fulfillment centers sell Myrtle Beach golf packages that have you driving more than golfing. They don't care how long trip is as long as they make an extra profit. Make sure to know distances between your accommodations and your golf courses on your next golf vacation.
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