Hi all,

I'm new here and just wanted to add something if I may.

Security seem to be of great concern as it should be.One thing I have not seen addressed is PASSPORT SAFETY. I have relatives that work in the American Embassy in Madrid and they say be very careful with your passport. That seems to be a very valuable commodity as far as identity theft goes. They say to leave it in the hotel safe. When I'm there I keep my credit cards Passport etc. hanging around my neck under my cloths on my chest and never take it out in public. I've never been a victim of pick-pockets but be assured they are out there and they are watching to see were you reach for you valuables, so I just keep a few Euros (40-60) in my front pockets, so even if someone does get me they wont have all the important things.

I hope that helps or makes sense.