My sister and I will be on this trip, our first with RS. Would love any advice as to whether to pack a warm coat, just raingear with layers, hiking boots or just walking shoes, sandals or not, daypack or just a handbag for the day away from the hotel, etc. Trying to pack light but don't want to get there and wish I had another pair of shoes or something! Also, did anyone have experience with pickpockets, grab and run thieves, or anything of that nature? All the guidebooks seem to warn of rampant pickpockets, especially in Rome and other large cities in Italy. When I first went with my husband (over 30 years ago!) it was not really a problem, but sounds much worse now? Thanks for any information you would like to pass on! We're looking forward to a great trip, just trying to plan as best we can to that end! --Kathryn