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Barcelona - pickpockets
I've heard that Barcelona is rife with pickpockets. Will be there in 3 weeks (RCCL cruise). I do not intend to carry a purse -- but maybe wear one of those little waist bags -- lipstick, cc and very little of anything else in it. Also, haven't bought Euros yet. Have been told - to get them in small denominations. Like 1, 5 and 10? Good idea? Thanks. |
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berry wrote:
I've heard that Barcelona is rife with pickpockets. Will be there in 3 weeks (RCCL cruise). I do not intend to carry a purse -- but maybe wear one of those little waist bags -- lipstick, cc and very little of anything else in it. Also, haven't bought Euros yet. Have been told - to get them in small denominations. Like 1, 5 and 10? Good idea? Thanks. When I was in Las Ramblas in Barcelona two years ago, nobody would accept US Dollars so I went to an ATM machine and got Euros. However, I was charged a commission at both ends so nothing was really a bargain. Unless you are going to other "Euro" countries after that, small denominations would be wise. |
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"berry" wrote in message
... I've heard that Barcelona is rife with pickpockets. Will be there in 3 weeks (RCCL cruise). I do not intend to carry a purse -- but maybe wear one of those little waist bags -- lipstick, cc and very little of anything else in it. Also, haven't bought Euros yet. Have been told - to get them in small denominations. Like 1, 5 and 10? Good idea? It depends on how much you intend to spend. The smallest value note is 5, the one Euro is a coin. -- JohnT |
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On Oct 14, 8:54*pm, (berry) wrote:
I've heard that Barcelona is rife with pickpockets. Will be there in 3 weeks (RCCL cruise). *I do not intend to carry a purse -- but maybe wear one of those little waist bags -- lipstick, cc and very little of anything else in it. Also, haven't bought Euros yet. Have been told - to get them in small denominations. Like 1, 5 and 10? *Good idea? Thanks. Barcelona does indeed have that reputation ...especially at the busy area in Las Ramblas ... So it is best to be prepared and alert ... They're said to be more brazen and less stealthy than other places ... Watch yourself especially around an ATM machine though ... If they get your pin ... they'll find a way to get your card ... That ATM machine though is the best place to get Euros ... my bank converted withdrawals at the exchange rate for the day ... without the huge buy/sell differential you get through the exchanges ... Watch the money though ... Although we have 6 coins here in America ... only four are used ... the 8 coins associated with the euro including 1 and 2 euro coins are all used ... hard for one to recognize at first if not used to it ... and those giving change ... know you're a tourist ... and will apologize profusely when caught giving the wrong change ... |
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On Oct 15, 10:28*am, Rosalie B. wrote:
(berry) wrote: I've heard that Barcelona is rife with pickpockets. Will be there in 3 weeks (RCCL cruise). *I do not intend to carry a purse -- but maybe wear one of those little waist bags -- lipstick, cc and very little of anything else in it. I heard that too. *I didn't have any problem there, but my grandson said he saw a gang of kids who snatched someone's daypack and ran off. * Of course it could have been just kids fooling around. *We sat for a short time in a square and observed people, and he said he saw people who appeared not to know each other but who actually did communicate. *It is possible there are some snatch and grab type people in addition to the sneaky pick-pocket type people While sitting and resting a bit in Las Ramblas ... I watched someone basically casing out the ATM machine (one of the many there) ... Oblivious to it ... looking off in another direction ... until someone came to use it ... I'm sure he got the PIN because he started following the guy ... who I feel luckily hailed a taxi very quickly and left ... There were a couple other suspicious people I noticed like your grandson did ... and I'm sure many more ... who didn't look suspicious at all ... and therefore ... not noticed ... |
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We had no problem in barcelona and we were there 4 times,but you really
must be careful,as stated there are numerous pick pockets,and they will try to distract you so they can help themselves. The cruise director on one of our sailings had his belongings taken,since he was not aware of the problem and he trusted everyone. I wear a bosom buddy,and it fits around my neck,and into my bra. Usually only carry a couple one's and my credit card,and health card. surfer e2468 cruise lover(~~~~~) .. |
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My cow got pickpoked right on thr Ramles in Barceloma...good thing I didn't
get my hands on the theif..Senior citisen "berry" wrote in message ... I've heard that Barcelona is rife with pickpockets. Will be there in 3 weeks (RCCL cruise). I do not intend to carry a purse -- but maybe wear one of those little waist bags -- lipstick, cc and very little of anything else in it. Also, haven't bought Euros yet. Have been told - to get them in small denominations. Like 1, 5 and 10? Good idea? Thanks. |
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