Friday 20 June 2014

Dodgy Train Grifters and the Toilet Sneaks

Italy seems to be full of people who love a bargain. So much so that they will do anything not to pay for something. The trains are full of grifters who dont have purchased seats but sit where they please until a  genuine ticket holder comes along. And its the unexpected ones too - old men in lacoste shirts with briefcases,  pretty young students who think a smile will excuse them, thin women with loads of jewellery and fast paced arguments. 
Its not only trains. Pay toilets are worse. People will actually push past you as you come out so the door doesnt close and they dont have to pay 0.50€.
If the government could mobilise the begging gypsies as a protectionist racket for people coming out of the loo it would be a great public service.

1 comment:

  1. I have just read your blog&found it extremely entertaining! Sounds like you have had a wonderful time so far &I've really enjoyed all the photos. Enjoy your cruise :D

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