Originally Posted by
El Nino
Yep, you have to travel in a pack and be aware of your surroundings. Walk staggered, use windows/cars/mirrors to see anyone approaching, look around from time to time. These guys were targets. We were dumb college kids and thought the French Quarter & Bourbon Street were safe. We were watching the parade and locals were telling us it was basically an invitation to get robbed at knife/gunpoint if we wandered down any side street. Also, to have our group of guys accompany the girls we were with at all times.
The one guy looked like he sprinted up to the victim before he punched him. Have to be aware of your surroundings.