Well, much has happened since our last post. We hope we won't have to learn anymore lessons the hard way. The big upset came when we boarded a crowded bus and the unassuming guy behind Matt took his wallet and passed it to his friend. We caught them moments after they handed it off (I saw his hand over Matt's back pocket) and they made a big scene on the bus as we tried to get them to give it back. Needless to say, we rushed off the bus and saved our funds by cancelling our cards before they attempted to use them an hour later. This threw a wrench in our plans, and gave us much to think about, but it did not spoil our time together. Matt was particulary cool under pressure and kept me sane as we reorganized ourselves and headed to a familiar hotel as home base. Thanks to our family, we are alright and are just traveling a little more cautiously. Perhaps this was a good preparation for what we may not have otherwise been prepared for in future travels.
Here are some pics that can reassure you that we're alright and this event did not spoil our fun! Love you all and hope to write future posts in a more timely manner.
Off to the sunny shores of southern India!
Love,
M&T
3 comments:
M&T: Wow what a day! Doesn't sound like you are letting it spoil your fun though. It is really great to follow your travels with the blog. Keep the updates going and congrats on the new career adventures MPGaines. Sounds like an unbelievable experience. Nothing new in NYC. Be safe
Yikes! That's a bummer, but at least it worked out okay. Congrats to Matt on the new job.
Reading your blog is like watching Amazing Race! Can't wait to hear about India.
Hi Matt and Teri,
Cam and I have been reading your blogs so keep them coming. Sorry about the wallet fiasco. It reminds me of the David Sedaris story Pick a Pocketoni... but much less funny. My advice is to keep just enough cash for bus fare and a bunch of maxed out credit cards in your wallet - like I do all the time.
We're going to be in Thailand and Cambodia next week which on a certain scale isn't too far from southern India. Any chance to meet up?
Safe travels.
Paul and Cam
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