Thanks Hi James
Thanks for your comments, I’ve corrected the use of the word ‘Westerner‘. Very embarrassed that I made such a stupid mistake.
I’m afraid my Latin American Spanish is not great and I used a phrase book for a literal translation of ’rico’ to ‘rich‘.
We actually didn’t feel in anyway threatened, and certainly not compared to walking past teenagers in our home town of London that‘s for sure! Apologies it came across like that, I would never mean to offend anyone from this amazing country or present it in a negative way.
Best wishes
Paula
rico rico muy rico rico can also mean "attractive" or "sexy" (for a guy, since rica would be for a woman). children shouting "rich" in the economic sense sounds highly unusual in chile. i would guess they were commenting more on your physical appearance than your net worth. feel flattered, not threatened. saludos.
east is east oh, and you will not stick out in chile b/c you're "western". chile is a western country and its people, like those of several latin american countries, fully consider themselves to be western and part of the western world, and always have. you will stand out in chile for being foreigners, or for your nordic appearance, but not for being western.
rico rico muy rico rico can also mean "attractive" or "sexy" (for a guy, since rica would be for a woman). children shouting "rich" in the economic sense sounds highly unusual in chile. i would guess they were commenting more on your physical appearance than your net worth. feel flattered, not threatened. saludos.
Invisible Elephants Hey Paula - looks like you are having an exciting time!
We had a very similar safari experience in India with a very enthusiatic guide pointing out the very freshly laid elephant-poo - and yet we got to the end of the day never having seen any of the poo-producers! Still saw lots of other cool things but doesn't stop it being a tiny bit irritating...
Take care and enjoying your blog in Edinburgh
Dave
:) Hey guys - glad to hear things are back on track... great you got to the Muay Thai - we still haven't managed it, always on the to-do list (possibly because we end up drinking too many afternoon Changs .....hmmmm.....)
I enjoyed your post. Sounds like you are having a great time in Thailand. My blog is looking for travel photos, stories, accommodation reviews, and food reviews. If you have the time and have some to share, email us at dirtyhippiesblog@gmail.com or check us out at dirty-hippies.blogspot.com
Continued fun on your travels,
Eric
:( Just back from oz and have just read all your entries - i was so enjoying reading about all the fun you're having, and then this! Hope you managed to get everything sorted and are back on track having fun again. Let us know if there's anything we can do from Singers to help if anything like this happens again (hopefully not!)... Looking forward to hearing about more good times xxx
Stop thief What a nightmare! but glad you are both okay - that will be your one bit of bad luck out the way now,- all good from now on. Take care, and let us know if you need anything x
I enjoyed your Thailand post. I can't wait to go back there. My blog is looking for travel photos. If you have the time, check us out at dirty-hippies.blogspot.com
Continued fun on your travels,
Eric
Sh1t guys! Man that sucks, I'm furious too, f-ing thieving shts! I hope you get things sorted out and that, after initial delays, you get cards, passports and such replaced. Don't let it ruin the adventure, it'll only be a tiny wee bit of it.
PaulaAlexander
A year of saturdays...
Ha ha very good.