[Idyllchat] Thievery in Venice

[Frank]

Has anyone experienced problems in Venice with thieves?  Other than Piazza
San Marco and possibly the vaporettos, I wouldn't think it would be a big
problem.  I still will wear my money belt (always just below the level of my
belt to make access for thieves and "me" more difficult).  I learned my
lesson in Barcelona a few years ago while on the Metro.  We will be in
Venice this May and hope to be a bit more relaxed regarding thievery than
when we visited major cities and were constantly on the lookout.  

While walking around  Venice, is it difficult to find WC's? Is the vaporetto
the best means of transportation and the cheapest?  Can anyone recommend a
good walking map to buy while there or wear to pick up one ahead of time?
I'm told that the streets are a maze and getting lost is part of the
experience.

Thanks for all the warnings and suggestions.  Happy and safe traveling to
all.

                                                          Frank

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