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Don't be mislead. There is a theft problem along the route, especially
in the big cities - in my first week last fall, I met two pilgrims who
were victims of very bold thefts in Pamplona. One of them lost his entire
kit and the other was the victim of a purse snatcher. There was also a
theft of money from a pilgrim at the refugio in Palas de Rei. I had gone
to a hotel and did not meet the victim, but was told about it from a fellow
pilgrim who stayed at the refugio that night. This does <i>not</i> mean
that any pilgrims were involved in thievery. The thefts in Pamplona occurred
on the streets. At crowded refugios it is difficult to know who the legitimate
pilgrims are, with many people going in and out. The hospitaleros are often
too busy to try to keep watch on everything and some small refugios do
not have hospitaleros in attendance.
<p>regards,
<p>Bob
<p>wisdom's aspirant wrote:
<blockquote TYPE=CITE><font size=+0>Thank you, Daniel. I would really be
surprised to think pilgrims would steal from each other.</font>
<p><font size=+0>Deanna</font></blockquote>
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