$$$

[Jack Christensen]

I had the same experience.  My ATM card was my source of cash for my entire
pilgrimage.  Like Claudia, I carried a VISA card with which I could get
cash, but never needed it.  It's probably still a good idea though.

Sometimes, a bank will not accept your ATM.  I had this problem in the
Amsterdam airport after I stepped off the plane from the US.  Major Panic!
In Europe with no cash.  Don't fret.  Just go to other banks until you find
one that works.

Banks in Europe only accept 4 digit (no alpha characters on the pushbuttons
as I recall) PIN numbers.  I'm told that some US banks are different.  So,
if you don't have a 4 digit PIN, get one before you go.
Jack

-----Original Message-----
From: Road to Santiago Pilgrimage [mailto:GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU]On
Behalf Of claudia castellani
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 5:25 PM
To: GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU
Subject: Re: $$$


I found myself very well with a bancomat card and a credit card (just in
case!). Only remember to take money when you find an ATM. If you skip it,
you might not find another one for many kilometers onward.
I calculated a maximum of 25 euros per day, which in the end was too much.
To sleep you normally spend about 3-4 euros and the Pilgrim menu, avaliable
everywhere, costs about 8 euros. I never ate twice a day at restaurants, so
I spent about 15 euros per day.
Travellers cheques oblige you to arrive in cities and villages when banks
are open, which can be uncomfortable.

Claudia



>From: Brian Barger <bargerb04aNETZERO.NET>
>Reply-To: Road to Santiago Pilgrimage <GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU>
>To: GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU
>Subject: $$$
>Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 17:40:17 -0500
>
>I read that you should have about E16 or 10 francs a day of travel in
>Spain. With about a month of travel that would be about E480, so lets say
>E600.  Would it be wise to open an account once you arrive? Since a wad of
>traveler's cheques in $20's sounds like a hassle and I don't want to do the
>credit card thing I know I am making it difficult.  Another thing is Should
>I purchase a small tent incase the refugios are full? Insurance too, since
>it is a fool's folly to think you're going to wander through Spain on foot
>and might not need medical attention.  As you may have noticed, this is my
>first time and any help would be greatly appreciated.

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