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Alhambra complex. by blint
They are annoying, but it's a fact of life in Granada and you have to deal with it the best you can. Don't ever feel intimidated they won't do anything bad. I personally don't like lavender thrust at me and have learnt to side step them. Keep an eye out for them and walk as far away from them as possible.
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 Gypsy Rosemary sellers by suvanki
I encountered them around the Cathedral area. Well I was well warned after reading other VTers experiences, so I was prepared!
I was approached by my first rosemary wielding lady, but I just said no and carried on with no problem. I spent quite a bit of time during my 2 days passing through this area, and although I was approached each time, didn't feel threatened. I did see a Spanish looking man get rougher treatment though, as one of these ladies grabbed his arm and appeared to be hurling some abuse/curses at him (but I don't know if he'd said something offensive to her first)
As someone else mentioned, most of the ladies look similar ie certain age, dark hair, aprons, skirts and T-shirt. However, I did spot a younger, thinner woman with blonde (bleached) hair in t-shirt and jeans wielding rosemary bunches too!
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 Discarded Rosemary by keida84
One woman was so persistant that I take the rosemary and then I noticed she had her hand on my fanny pack fortunately it is a security pack and is not easily lifted) I sent her packing with a very strong "Vamanos!" (Go away) and you should consider doing the same. Leave a Comment
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In the area surrounding the Cathedral, you are likely to be approached by gypsy women trying to foist sprigs of rosemary into your hands. I think the scam is supposed to be that once you accept it that they expect you to give them money for it but it's also been reported that they are looking to see where you are storing your money with the intent of relieving you of it later. In any event, don't take the rosemary, don't give them change and keep an eye on your valuables when you see them around.
What I really want to know, however, is who dreams up these scams? Like, I'm walking down the street and I need rosemary for what? To cook with later? Actually, I think I read somewhere that it's supposed to bring you good luck.... Leave a Comment
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 Granada, Spain by karenincalifornia
So now fast forward to where my son is asking me to pay 5 eurodollars to the gypsy lady for the sprig of rosemary. I said "No way", which immediately caused the gypsy lady to become agitated and spew forth a few angry gypsy expletives, and then pretty fluent English. She said, "Look, I am poor. I have no money. I need 5 Euros."
Putting my negotiation skills to work, I said, "Look, I am not paying 5 euros for a twig, but I'll give you this," and I pulled out a coin that had a 20 on it. What are those, anyway - 20 eurocents?
At this point, she was deeply insulted and became livid. This approach usually works well on me in my professional life, too, so I immediately pulled out another 20 eurocent piece and offered that as well.
By now she was yelling and screaming. We were uncertain what kinds of horrible curses she was heaping upon us, but we knew they were not good. At this point, I just wanted to leave with my Arabic names and get the hell out of there.
But then, by some stroke of luck - not good for me - coins started falling on the ground out of my coin purse right next to the gypsy lady's feet. By the time I could stop this flood of money spilling out onto the pavement, a total of 8 eurodollars had spilled out onto the pavement right next to the gypsy woman's feet.
Convinced at that point she had some kind of magical powers, and not wanting to be the recipient of an evil eye, I said "Oh all right! Here, take them all!"
Lesson learned - you can't turn your back on your kids for ONE MINUTE - even when they are 18 years old. Leave a Comment
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 Gypsies by jamiesno
These warnings are most likely well deserved but in my experience I saw very few gypsies. Maybe it was the time of year? For me a simple No Gracias got me on my way but a little extra caution will most likely go a long way! Leave a Comment
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We were told before getting off the bus in the Catedral area to watch out for the gypsies... they might try to surround you and try to get you to buy whatever they are selling. There also are children involved and you should be careful with your money if they are close by. This is pretty much what you should watch for anywhere you go....the cast might be different, but their aim is the same, to get your money one way or the other while you are not paying attention! Leave a Comment
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 Be carefulllll by Carmela71
CAUTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!There are women who WILL TRY TO GIVE YOU a small branch of romero near the cathedral and the Alhambra. BE CAREFULL at the moment they are experts stealing MOBILE PHONES.
Hay mujeres que intentan entregarte una ramita de romero cerca de la catedral y la Alhambra. Cuidado porque actualmente son expertas en robar telefonos mobiles. Leave a Comment
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 Granada Cathedral, Spain by karenincalifornia
The Muslim guy finished his scribe duties, and I was getting ready to pay him. My son (a big 6 foot 3, and apparently penniless 18 year old) came up to me with a sprig of rosemary in his hand and said, "Mom, I need 5 eurodollars for this."
I said, "What? No way! We can just go out and pick this stuff in our back yard. I'm not paying for that!"
He said, "Mom, you don't understand. This gypsy lady is insisting," and immediately an angry gypsy woman appears from out of nowhere, hand extended, and demanding 5 eurodollars from me.
At this point I need to back up in my story, so please go on to the next tip. The saga continues... Leave a Comment
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