1. I walked into an English Language School in Brasilia, and asked the receptionist at the desk if she spoke English. She didn't.
2. A fellow traveller told me that in Salvador, a group of thieves were using the following technique to rob tourists. A huge tall guy would come up from behind, grab the tourist in a massive bear hug and lift them up, while two others emptied the person´s pockets. Mugging by hugging. But I suppose at least you get a hug.
3. I saw a bus yesterday signposted to "Paranoia" (but then again, maybe I am just being...)
I love the hugging and mugging story. Maybe we can introduce the method to muggers in London :)
Posted by: Laura | 28 February 2005 at 03:45 AM
...just being what?? Come on - finish your story!!! Or am I just being....
Posted by: Alex Buck | 03 March 2005 at 04:04 AM
Nick, I'm not sure what to worry about most on your behalf, your being mugged or hugged. Just to clarify one thing: you're claiming that you're not gay? So our night together meant nothing? Love and kisses from everyone at the Admiral Duncan. Antonio xxx
Posted by: Antonio | 03 March 2005 at 05:14 PM
The sublimated idealism of the Enlightenment, the spirit of the League of Nations and of the United Nations Charter have not proved strong enough to control the aggressive dynamism of nationalism.
Posted by: eurobreleva | 14 March 2011 at 09:12 PM