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Lots has been mentioned on here about petty crime in Europe. Mostly pickpockets.
For the most part we (walkers) only have to be concerned in the larger cites...on buses, metro, etc. Does happen to us at times. Be on guard. But enjoy your camino.
Dont be scared. Just be informed and stay alert.
So far only time "they" have gotten me was train station in Madrid. Woman somehow got my small tooth brush/paste baggie out of my pack. Wow. I gave her heck in Spanish..told her I was getting the police....she was surprised and told me she found it on the floor. I walked away.
Anyway, here is some of the stories on Annie's page (scroll down to read the "good" ones):
http://caminosantiago2.blogspot.com/2012/03/pickpockets-and-other-tourist-scams.html
Anyone been victim of petty crime on their Camino??
For the most part we (walkers) only have to be concerned in the larger cites...on buses, metro, etc. Does happen to us at times. Be on guard. But enjoy your camino.
Dont be scared. Just be informed and stay alert.
So far only time "they" have gotten me was train station in Madrid. Woman somehow got my small tooth brush/paste baggie out of my pack. Wow. I gave her heck in Spanish..told her I was getting the police....she was surprised and told me she found it on the floor. I walked away.
Anyway, here is some of the stories on Annie's page (scroll down to read the "good" ones):
http://caminosantiago2.blogspot.com/2012/03/pickpockets-and-other-tourist-scams.html
Anyone been victim of petty crime on their Camino??
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