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Real Name: Vince Maher
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Be Aware!: Beg, steal or borrow!
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  • Barcelona, like many other major cities in the world has it's fair share of beggers, pick pockets and opportunist thieves. If you take the usual care you should be alright as far as being robbed goes. Don't stray into areas that don't look safe, don't flash great wads of money and don't leave expensive items on show for all to see, it's as simple as that!
    As far as beggers go, then only you can decide what is and is not a worthy cause! I was approached by lot's of gypsy type looking ladies with babies in their arms looking for money.

    It's a concience thing and how you deal with it is up to you, but I really would not encourage it as it only breeds more of the same.

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    Comments for Vintom about Barcelona
    gilabrand Thu Oct 6, 2005 05:55 UTC
     Didn't know about the wax museum, but I guess I didn't miss much!
    nikaloo35 Sun Jun 20, 2004 02:37 UTC
     You takes wonderful pictures and your stories are the most interesting.
    jadedmuse Sun Feb 8, 2004 06:18 UTC
     Why am I not surprised to find mention of one of your favorite activities...zoo-hopping! Beautiful photos by the way - great tips.
    salinhopt Sat Jan 31, 2004 00:32 UTC
     Barcelon is one of those citys i have to visit some day! Well done! ;)
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