<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>Sorry you found the discussion irritating. All I wanted to do is pass along
<BR>my personal observations to someone planning to go on the Camino. I live in
<BR>NYC and agree with you that crime in the US is more prevalent than in Spain.
<BR>However, I don't think we should be dishonest and trivialize the risks of
<BR>traveling anywhere. My advice is meant to be supportive rather than alarming
<BR>for potential travelers to Spain.</FONT></HTML>