| Walkabout |
10 Apr 2012 15:27 |
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Originally Posted by lhendrick
(Post 374502)
and to see the Provence area, before heading farther South to Spain.
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For that area, the Camargue is worth a look also; flat, salt marsh coastal country but renowned for the wild, white horses that run free there.
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Originally Posted by lhendrick
(Post 374571)
I didn't realize theft was such a problem. I will bring a lock/chain and pacsafe for loose gear. I have three aluminum adventure cases to lock my goods in, and may try to get all my gear in those, and have no loose bags to pilfer. Valuables are in tank bag which comes off and is carried in with me when stopped. Hoping this is enough and don't want to spoil the trip worrying always.
Larry
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I agree; it is not something that one should constantly worry about and spoil a trip as a result.
But, being prepared and staying aware of such possibilities is a good approach - these scum are looking for those who have relaxed and are easy pickings compared with those who make themselves more difficult targets.
On any decent campsite you should be OK; look for those who have security/checkin at the entrance and, probably, a secured entrance "after hours".
With hotels, I have parked a bike right in the entrance way and partly blocking access on foot, as per the instructions of the check in staff; that was in a town centre (broke my rule about staying out of them!) and the staff wanted to help me secure the bike. |
