We always have our "Bail Money Fund" with us when we travel. We have never needed it but it is nice to know we have if something really left field happens and you need some cash FAST! I typically walk around with $100 cash. Wife typically carries a little less. Everything goes on the AMEX. Carry a M/C just in case AMEX is not accepted. Walk around money can last all month easily.
Cash is good to have though. Just last week outside of Old Town in San Diego we pull in to a gas station. Jump out to start to pump and I can't find the card reader. Turns out they were a cash only facility. Can't remember the last time I paid cash to purchase fuel. $20 does not buy as much gas as it use to ......
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