Seville WARNING for Women
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Seville WARNING for Women
While walking on the riverside path---A man exposed himself to me, he was rustling around in the a bush. I thought it was a cat ..I turned to see him briskly fondly himself. .It was about 845a I was alone at that point ,,,another women jogger had passed me a block up and when I got on the path at the golden tower there were a few bikers and older men fishing. It didnt seem unsafe to me...and the path seemed very crowded in the afternoon. So I just would not walk alone early in the morning.
I am working on a trip report but thought I should put out this warning
Otherwise I loved Seville.
I am working on a trip report but thought I should put out this warning
Otherwise I loved Seville.
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I'm sorry this happened but this is hardly unique to Seville. I had a similar experience in Greece and I know how maddening it is. The man exposed himself and he was also enjoying himself, so to speak. I know women who have experienced the same in every corner of the world including their home cities. I think the best message is to use extra caution when walking alone. That's always good advice so thanks for that.
I'm glad your trip was otherwise good.
I'm glad your trip was otherwise good.
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Too bad you didn't burst out laughing at him..... seriously it is an upsetting issue any where in the world. I think its best for women to be especially careful when they are not in their own area. One really doesns't know what areas might be "dicey" in a strange city.
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FrankS, I expressed my sympathy to the OP in my earlier post as the same has happened to me. However IMO it's inaccurate to call it an assault if the man never touched her. It's a disgusting experience indeed, but I did not feel I had been assaulted when I was the victim.
I think the point most people are trying to make is that this can happen anywhere and it's always a good idea for a woman traveling alone to use extra caution. And once again, I think it's a good reminder.
I think the point most people are trying to make is that this can happen anywhere and it's always a good idea for a woman traveling alone to use extra caution. And once again, I think it's a good reminder.
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It doesn't take Spain to produce a pervert.
It happens everywhere, and while I sympathize with the OP for her experience, this is not an issue specific to Spain.
Also, you can't possibly use the words "churro" and "chocolate" with "revolting" in the same sentence.
It happens everywhere, and while I sympathize with the OP for her experience, this is not an issue specific to Spain.
Also, you can't possibly use the words "churro" and "chocolate" with "revolting" in the same sentence.
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This can happen anywhere - literally. I wouldn;t take it as especially common n Seville. (They have caught sevral similar onthe NYC subway when people used their phones to take photos and send to the police.)
Sadly, it's human nature everywhere. Just be aware of your surroundings.
Sadly, it's human nature everywhere. Just be aware of your surroundings.