My last post was a little while ago and I am prompted to talk again as I jump on a plane to Europe for the next few weeks.

Interested to know what to expect in other parts of the world.  Can I continue this focus on a cashless world if other societies are not so inclined, or advanced?  A potential dilemma, I suspect.  London I have no problem as my last visit was a breeze in the cash less world. Spain?  I am not so sure.  Many countries that have problematic economic circumstances also carry a lot of baggage around the black economy – tax evasion etc, the natural resort for the cash economy.

Whilst it may test my resolve it does not overcome my suspicion of the motives for people to cart cash around the world.  Why on earth would you go to an FX exchange to get your supply of cash before you head off to overseas countries?  Really?  Money laundering anyone?