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<DIV><SPAN class=865325621-27022002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Hi
Marcia and all,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=865325621-27022002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I
would normally not send this to everyone, but I want to mention an
airline. First order of business, money... no problem whatsoever you can
access ATM machines almost everywhere. I did not bring travelers cheques
or credit cards and not once did I have a problem. I always had enough to
last me a few days or so. In terms of how much money to bring, that
depends on if you will be eating out for all meals, and if you stay in
Albergues. I think I spent maybe $800.00 . However, I know many
people who spent a lot more than that. I stayed in Albergues and only ate
out at dinner. The group I ended up walking with all pitched in a few
bucks and we made a big group meal for around 10 - 15 people whenever we
could. We ate heartily and inexpensively. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=865325621-27022002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I know
it is now that time when people are starting to make travel arrangements.
I remember last year people asking about cheap airfare and the like. I
thought I would mention easyjet. It is a company out of the
U.K. that is extraordinarily inexpensive if you book well in advance.
I traveled from Barcelona to London for around $65.00 Canadian Dollars. I
only booked a week in advance, this is by far cheaper than both rail or
bus. It is worth checking out if flights into Spain are expensive. A
possible route is via London, and then hop on an easyjet flight. The web
address is <A
href="http://www.easyjet.com">www.easyjet.com</A> You can only
book online they have no agents. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=865325621-27022002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Buen
Camino</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=865325621-27022002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Jennifer Bruce</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=865325621-27022002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Calgary, Canada</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Road to Santiago Pilgrimage
[mailto:GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU]<B>On Behalf Of </B>Marcia
Whitney-Schenck<BR><B>Sent:</B> February 27, 2002 8:20 AM<BR><B>To:</B>
GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU<BR><B>Subject:</B> Money
advice<BR><BR></FONT></DIV><FONT face=arial,helvetica><FONT size=2>I'm
preparing to do the pilgrimage in June. This is a basic question -- but how
much money should I take for the pilgrimage? Are there ATM machines? Should
one bring travelers' checks? A money belt? Thanks for your suggestions. Marcia
Whitney-Schenck, Chicago</FONT> </FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>