accessing US cash on the pilgrimage?

[Sarah Leiser]

>When you use a credit card to get cash you start paying interest from the
>moment of the transaction.   You do not get "float" on cash advances, as
>they are considered to be loans.   Use an ATM or debit card and save, and
>not have huge bills waiting for you on your return home.     jean seeler

Many thanks for the tip....I needed it, as I'm not much of a card user.
Guess I'll go back to my $5 a pop with my bank card, tho' I do object to
supporting the big banks!  Sarah