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  1. M

    How much cash to bring?

    I think there used to be a minimum charge per transaction (somewhere between 10-15c.) which made it prohibitively expensive to take cards for small value transactions. So you might pay 2 or 3% on a €10 transaction but 10% or more on a €1 payment. That's generally the reason for the minimum...
  2. T

    How much cash to bring?

    ...operators with very small turnovers. I guess it comes down to how your compare your cost of sale cash vs card. How you measure fraud, theft, time taken to cash money, offering change, etc. I struggle to see how even a 2% rate on a card wouldn’t be beneficial to most business rather then...
  3. Peterexpatkiwi

    How much cash to bring?

    ...Let alone the time-savings. And, as is often said in business - time is money. Plus of course it improves security - less chance of theft, whether by staff or outsiders. Personally I always try to have at least a little cash on me - if for no other reason than to be able to give somebody...
  4. williamlittig

    Lost & Found Backpack stolen from albergue in León

    There is a Decathalon in Leon. We will gladly contribute to replacement. Saddened for her personal loss and the fear it will add.
  5. mattythedog

    Lost & Found Backpack stolen from albergue in León

    So sorry. I am on CF and will be looking. For next time: I keep an AirTag sewn into my pack and also in moneybelt
  6. HBS60

    Lost & Found Backpack stolen from albergue in León

    ...Is there a way iOS has a way of doing this? (Sorry about the dumb question). Maybe also include an email address as well? All these reports of thefts (Roncesvalles, this one, etc, got my attention. Would AirTags be helpful to track down things like these? (I know they won’t help in this...
  7. J

    Lost & Found Backpack stolen from albergue in León

    Oh Robin, sending many virtual hugs to your wife and to you upon this news. There's a real feeling of trauma when something so personal is taken, and it is really hard as well for you to not be there when your loved one is injured in more ways than one. Bad things DO happen on the Camino, but...
  8. WayWalker

    Lost & Found Backpack stolen from albergue in León

    I to lost (not stolen) something dear to me. I posted on here and definitely got a camino miracle. I'm hoping for the same for your wife.
  9. A

    Lost & Found Backpack stolen from albergue in León

    I am so sorry to read this. I always thought the Camino and the spirit of the Camino to be safe.
  10. NancyZ

    Lost & Found Backpack stolen from albergue in León

    I am sorry your wife had her bag taken. Saint Anthony please help I am sorry your wife had her backpack taken. Saint Anthony please help Robin’s wife find her backpack and the belongs inside🙏🏻🙏🏻
  11. joramos

    Lost & Found Backpack stolen from albergue in León

    ...I carried in my security, what I call "man purse." I reported the incident at the police station in Logrono, but was unable to help since the theft happened in La Rioja. Hope you recover yours and still intact. At least the proprietor of the albergue tried the best to help including calling...
  12. R

    Lost & Found Backpack stolen from albergue in León

    ...take the bag. The owner called the police. It was the first time they had something like this happen in their albergue. My wife reported the theft at the police station and also searched the albergue, the surroundings, dumpsters, etc. She is now staying with a local friend. She was planning...
  13. G

    Alert Theft at Roncesvalles

    ...one was like his poles but the other wasn't. 😬😬 My friend grabbed the 'adopted' poles and presented them to him - how his face lit up. We were so glad we hadn't set off before he did. Possible moral: don't leave your poles by the door unless you have to. Also: some thefts may be genuine mistakes.
  14. Peterexpatkiwi

    Nervous first timer

    ...cops is obviously primarily the police. The operators speak English, and it's not just for emergency calls but non-emergency situations too - theft, reporting accidents etc. There is very useful information on how this works and the additional services they offer (SOS function, services for...
  15. Anniesantiago

    Alert Theft at Roncesvalles

    ...with, and who told them she would watch their stuff while they showered - only to return to find their cash and cards stolen and their Camino over in Pamplona. Nobody has had a bad experience…until they do. And it usually only takes one theft to teach a person to be a little more vigilant.
  16. Ianinam

    Alert Theft at Roncesvalles

    No, the lockers were not broken. And it was a couple, who decided both to take a shower at the same time. I always wonder: when there is a locker, why do people not use it? And if you are together, why not shower one after the other? Questions .... questions.
  17. N

    LIVE from the Camino SJPdP “Completo” tonight!

    no problem due to the thefts and crowds doing a much better rout. Have fun.
  18. Jenyat53

    Alert Theft at Roncesvalles

    When travelling alone, I use a long piece of Velcro that attaches to itself. I keep it stored on my walking poles. In a cafe I do the waist belt of my bag up around some part of a chair (assuming it’s ok to have my bag on a free chair and not bothering others) or table leg. The Velcro around...
  19. Colette Z

    Alert Theft at Roncesvalles

    🤦‍♀️ Roncevalles has bunk bed-side lockers so hopefully thefts weren’t by breaking into lockers.
  20. t2andreo

    Alert Theft at Roncesvalles

    ...if I inferred otherwise. The Camino is VERY safe, probably safer than your home, But, there are two categories of people who would commit theft along the Camino. Neither is violent ,and both involve crimes of opportunity. 1.Pilgrims without resources - they typically will "borrow" gear they...

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