webmaster@REMOVEsir-cliff.com (Randal Sheppard) on 26 Dec 2003
suggested:
> Hi All,
>
> Thanks everyone for your advice so far!
> 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?
I do not believe it to be accurate. I have travelled quite a bit
in Mexico on the bus, and taking normal suitcases is common and has not
made me any more of a target than anyone else.
> Will having a backpack make a great difference to my personal
> security?
I do not believe so.
> I'm going with two people, one of whom has a rucksack and
> the other has a small suitcase.
> As always, your advice is appreciated!
I'd say go and enjoy! The fact that you are in a small group is
far more security than any change in luggage will be.
--Douglas |
