... it is very difficult to enjoy our passion down here, considering the present satus of our safety in our streets.
The pleasure of wearing these pieces is so restricted, you only enjoy the ownership, but not that of having them on the wrist.
Rolex are specially coveted by robbers, and a great trophy for them!
Regarding ¿and ¡, ... Yes, in Spanish we use them both at the begining and end of a sentence, but I´m getting accustomed to use it only at the end in my mails and informal writing, after extended use of English Language. This is not a correct use in Spanish though!
I send my best cordial regards, Abel.