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I have removed the top flap/bag from my pack to reduce overall size so that it makes carry on restrictions. The top bag can be combined with or used as your second, hand held piece of carry on. Also have used a smallish duffle bag to enclose the pack for tidy carry on or checked and then shipped...
Of course there will be a camino miracle! It just might not take the form you expect. I suppose your job is to be open to whatever comes along!
You've got me wishing I was in your shoes and starting out again tomorrow!
¡Buen Camino! Have a great adventure!
As the Aussies would say: "No worries, you'll be right, mate!" and as the Spanish would say: "Sin dolor, no hay gloria!"
Worst case, you're walking the streets of Biarritz for the night and getting the first train to SJPDP in the morning. You could probably still make it to Roncesvalles although...
For more information on train travel in Spain I recommend the "Man in Seat 61" and his website:
http://www.seat61.com/Spain-trains.htm#.V3ibiriDFBc
If you book online and early enough you can get your ticket for 50% off the regular fare. Details from the above website.
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