What is a normal amount of cash to carry?

How much cash should I carry? What is a normal amount of cash?

Okay, so, how much cash should I carry? Honestly, I'm always a little confused about this.

Between $100-$300 is often suggested for daily wallet carry. A reserve of $1000 at home is also recommended.

See, here's the thing. I remember one time, needed cash, desperately.

I was at the farmer's market in Berkeley, like, maybe a Tuesday, back in July. All these amazing heirloom tomatoes.

They were like, $6 a pound which, I know, crazy.

But they only took cash. Seriously? Who only takes cash anymore? Thank god for the ATM (with fees high)

Normally, I barely carry any cash. Maybe $40? But it's totally a mood thing. But now I keep $150-200.

How much cash can you carry in Australia?

Crikey! Unlimited cash, eh? But, declare anything over $10,000 AUD. That's the rule, mate. Incoming Passenger Card? Yeah, gotta fill that out. Gotta show it, too!

Think of it like this: You can waltz in with a wheelbarrow full of dosh, a veritable Scrooge McDuck situation. But spill the beans if it's ten grand or more.

And oh yeah, about that baggage check…

• No sneaking in your pet wombat.
• Definitely no drop bears. (They’re not real…mostly.)
• Didgeridoos are fine, but maybe not the really loud ones at 3 AM.
• Declare. That. Cash. Seriously.
• Speaking of, I’m pretty sure I left a twenty in my other pants. Dang!
• Don’t even THINK about bringing in Vegemite from overseas! You monster!

Seriously though, it's like the airport security is powered by drop bear pheromones. They see everything.