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Lose oneself

I got lost in Hamburg once, wandering the streets and looking. I tried the same in Jerusalem but there were so many people trying to help that it was impossible! Glasgow was like that as well - I ended up in a woman's house talking about football and the history of Burma - strange people in Glasgow! Washington DC was strange - every second person seemed to be a policeman with a gun. Moscow was OK - the people were friendly.
Best way to discover the soul of a city is to walk, get lost and see what happens.

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polyandrym66 · 70-79, M

I've never tried discovering a city that way.. You are very brave..

OnlyRhonda · 36-40, F

@polyandrym66 Not at all. Most - the huge majority - of people are either friendly or only concerned with their own business. It's great fun to wander.

polyandrym66 · 70-79, M

@OnlyRhonda I'd be too afraid to try that.. I'm sure that you've had many wonderful experiences that way, that many (who are not as daring as you) miss out on in life and travels..

OnlyRhonda · 36-40, F

@polyandrym66 Most people are fine. I've only been verbally attacked in three cities - a moslem man in Jerusalem, a gang of young black lads in New York and more than once in Liverpool in my very own England. The only physical attack was in Liverpool.