Walk The Line (part 2)

When last we left you, we were at the feet-bag-part.
Tasha, you silly goose! - you'll say, - why should I keep my feet on my bag?
It's rather simple. People don't care that you're a student and have no money. Your stuff's probably worth something if sold off bit by bit. So people might be tempted to empty the contents of your bag. Without your permission. That is to say: You might get robbed! The easiest way I've found is to put your legs through the straps of your bag and lay your ankles on the part with the zipper. Now, if you have one of these puppies, you might wanna place your legs along the zipper line. The idea behind this is that if your bag is moved, your legs will drop, waking you up. if your legs are held up while the bag is moved, the straps are around your legs so it's more difficult to remove the bag without disrupting the owner's sleep. Mind you, there's no sure fire way to prevent being robbed. Even if you're fully awake, with a pit bull guarding your bag, you still might have your stuff disappear on you. If somebody really really wants to take it, there is no definite way of stopping them. But if you make it too much of a hassle, the potential pickpocket/bag-remover might give up and move on to easier targets such as little old ladies and babies with candy. This is why I don't like trains. People get on and off trains. At least in a plane, if somebody takes your stuff, you have a limited amount of options when chasing down potential suspects. Not that I'm saying you should do that.
And while on the subject of bag safety: Get a little bag or something. Keep it around your neck. Stuff it down the front of your shirt. Nobody will grope and grab under your clothes. In this little bag keep the essentials: Your passport, your credit cards, your ID cards, your ticket and your money. Anything else you lose can be replaced. These can too, but it will take time and you will lose out on your vacation time. The little bag is your best friend, bosom buddy and close companion. It will keep your credentials and currency safe and in turn, you will keep it safe and warm under your shirt. You can get commercial versions, with a million pockets and zippers, with straps that go around your shoulder and waist. If you ask me: complete waste of money. By all means, if you're rolling in dough, go out and get one. I hear they're quite nifty. But for the poor student traveler, a little sack with a zipper and some string can suffice.

So, to recap:
1)Feet on big bag.
2)Shirt over little bag.