The only time i've ever actually lost anything was in Cueta, the Spanish enclave of Morrocco. I had some of my Morroccan cash in a wad which I'd taken out of my wallet as it was getting mixed in with my Euros. It was in the little pocket next to the gear stick of my car. Locked the car and went in to a shop and when I came out it was gone. Why? Cos I'd left my passenger window wound down! About £30 quid though so not worth worrying about. I've always felt being ripped off as regards to price was more likely in the third world and all you have to do to combat that is know the rough going rate for stuff and failing that how much your being asked for in your local currency gives you an idea. I quite seriously think I'm more likely to be mugged in Edinburgh than in most other places I've been.
matt
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