Whilst we are in the theme of things that are not as they are in downtown Hobart...
'Blue money' is the exchange that you get for changing American dollars here - at tiny little holes in the wall that make one a bit nervous to be in. Lots of latinos hanging around, but oddly enough, often with a plain clothes policeman standing guard outside. You get 60% more than the bank for your money at these places at the moment. Back a few months and it was double!
It does help having a six foot five husband who looks as though he could de-knacker a sheep in 10 seconds flat. That's why I feel safe (-ish) - especially after mustardgate.
The exchange shops really look seedy and masquerade as shops that buy or sell second hand jewellery - usually with 'Compro' and 'Oro' in the signage - with very dismal displays. You have to ask them what their rate is for American Dollars - and they tell you. I actually got a smile from one of them the other day.
It is a well recognized way of doing things and says a lot about the ailing Peso, I have to say. Not much support there, amongst those in the know. Everyone wants US dollars.
So - it is worth the punt, as they say in good old Aussie.
'Blue money' is the exchange that you get for changing American dollars here - at tiny little holes in the wall that make one a bit nervous to be in. Lots of latinos hanging around, but oddly enough, often with a plain clothes policeman standing guard outside. You get 60% more than the bank for your money at these places at the moment. Back a few months and it was double!
It does help having a six foot five husband who looks as though he could de-knacker a sheep in 10 seconds flat. That's why I feel safe (-ish) - especially after mustardgate.
The exchange shops really look seedy and masquerade as shops that buy or sell second hand jewellery - usually with 'Compro' and 'Oro' in the signage - with very dismal displays. You have to ask them what their rate is for American Dollars - and they tell you. I actually got a smile from one of them the other day.
It is a well recognized way of doing things and says a lot about the ailing Peso, I have to say. Not much support there, amongst those in the know. Everyone wants US dollars.
So - it is worth the punt, as they say in good old Aussie.
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