Randal Sheppard wrote:
> One final request, I am staying in midrange hotels (Hotel Catedral in DF,
> Colonial in Puebla, etc) and travelling around on first class bess for
> about a month in Mexico. I've never been to Mexico, but assumed that since
> I was doing minimal carrying of luggage around a small suitcase and a
> daypack would surfice for luggage. I can comfortable carry the suitcase or
> wheel it if need be.
> I've just been advised by some people that I should go for a rucksack
> (backpack) as walking around Mexican bus stations with a suitcase will be
> like walking around with a target painted on my back for thieves. Can
> anyone give me any advice on whether this is accurate? Will having a
> backpack make a great difference to my personal security?
> I'm going with two people, one of whom has a rucksack and the other has a
> small suitcase.
If you are of normal health, then using a backpack instead of a suitcase
will make you far more nimble and speedy, especially in crowded places like
Mexican bus stations. Only problem in your situation is that it will lead to
impatience with the traveling companion who is still using a suitcase, who
will now constantly be holding the group up.
miguel
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