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Aladdin Sane · 01-19-2008, 08:45 AM

I hitched-hiked quite a bit back in the early 80s. You heard the same "it's not safe" talk then. Lot's of people thought I was crazy for doing it. I thumbed across the Great State of Texas twice. I hitched from Dover, England to Loch Loman, Scotland and back to London. I've gotten around Holland with my thumb out more than a few times.
Through it all, I've only caught two rides from potential ax-killers. In both cases I felt that something wasn't right before I stepped into the car. The most important advice I can give is to trust your intuition.

I met some wonderful people and was even invited for dinner and an overnight stay.

It can be a real adventure. If that's your thang, go for it.

01-19-2008, 08:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
Aladdin Sane Degenerate Location: San Marvelous	I hitched-hiked quite a bit back in the early 80s. You heard the same "it's not safe" talk then. Lot's of people thought I was crazy for doing it. I thumbed across the Great State of Texas twice. I hitched from Dover, England to Loch Loman, Scotland and back to London. I've gotten around Holland with my thumb out more than a few times. Through it all, I've only caught two rides from potential ax-killers. In both cases I felt that something wasn't right before I stepped into the car. The most important advice I can give is to trust your intuition. I met some wonderful people and was even invited for dinner and an overnight stay. It can be a real adventure. If that's your thang, go for it. __________________ Ceterum censeo Carthaginem esse delendam. Last edited by Aladdin Sane; 01-19-2008 at 08:48 AM..