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Safety
Issues
1.
Try to pay for small purchases with small bills. Avoid waving large
sums of money about. It is also wise to avoid wearing expensive jewelry,
in order to deter theft. AGAIN: simply do not bring jewelry that has
monetary or sentimental value.
2. If you carry a purse, hold it next to you in crowded public places.
Money bags that you hide under your clothing can be handy. Also fanny
packs seem to work well.
3.
Read carefully the Consular
Information Sheet
4.
Puebla is a relatively safe city, but don't put yourself at risk. Use
your common sense.
5.
Go around with your buddies and watch after each other, especially at
night. Do not leave anyone stranded.
6.
When we are in Mexico City, stay in small groups. DO NOT BOARD A TAXI
OFF THE STREET IN MEXICO CITY. If for any reason, you become separated
from the group while in Mexico City, walk to a hotel and ask the person
at the front desk to call a taxi to take you to the bus station. Taxi
might cost 100 pesos. Then buy bus ticket to Puebla, about 8 dollars.
For more information, contact
Dr. Frieda Koeninger
SHSU Puebla Field School
Dept. of Foreign Languages
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Tx 77341-2147
Office: Evans 308
tel (936) 294-1443
e-mail: fol_fck@shsu.edu
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