I made multiple copies of our passport, credit cards and other important documents we brought with us. We left 1 set to my parents here in US and we brought another set with us. This way, just in case any of the originals will be stolen, we have the copies to show or information to give to the Embassy or Consulate or other companies that we need to contact. Or if both were lost in our possession, we can call US and ask my parents for the information we need, i.e., ID or account #'s, telephone #'s, etc.

Of course, you don't keep the original and the copies in the same place. We usually leave the copies in our luggage and the originals either inside our money belts or in the secret pockets of your clothing.

....NJmaria

[This message has been edited by NJmaria (edited 11-06-2000).]