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  1. deanfromoz

    Security of backpack contents during flights

    In my experience most baggage handlers are genuinely hard working and not interested in pilfering items from baggage. However, those that will are opportunistic, and where the traveller makes it harder for them to casually inspect baggage for potential pilferage the opportunity doesn't arise...
  2. deanfromoz

    Security of backpack contents during flights

    Having spent 15 years in the aviation industry in Australia, I'm pretty familiar with the likelihood of bags being searched or tampered with in this region. However, having not been to Europe yet, there's an unknown that I'm yet to experience.
  3. deanfromoz

    Security of backpack contents during flights

    I'll be keeping a few items in a small Sea to Summit dry bag, which will include things that I want to either use during flight (phone, cords, Camino Village to Village Guide), or keep on my person (e.g. Passport and itinerary hard copies). I'm of the view that the Qatar Airways aircraft...
  4. deanfromoz

    Security of backpack contents during flights

    I won't be using hiking poles, and won't be taking any sharp items (from what I can see this only includes safety pins). Any restricted cabin baggage items can be purchased upon my arrival in France. In the event that Qatar Airways staff feel that my pack is too large for cabin baggage, then...
  5. deanfromoz

    Security of backpack contents during flights

    My plan exactly!
  6. deanfromoz

    Security of backpack contents during flights

    I fly out in 2 and a half weeks. Will update with how I go.
  7. deanfromoz

    Security of backpack contents during flights

    There's been some really good advice here! Okay, I've decided to carry it on as my preference due to a 2 hour connection in Doha en-route to Paris. I am pretty fit, weigh 75kg, and my packed 38L pack came on at 6.8kg. I was surprised about how compact it looks when packed up tight. Thanks for...
  8. deanfromoz

    Security of backpack contents during flights

    Peregrina2000, very good advice. My pack weight is within the 10 percent of my own body weight, so the weight isn't a problem for me, and having done some walking with a fully loaded pack, it is comfortable. My main concern is that it may exceed the permitted cabin baggage sizes, though if I...
  9. deanfromoz

    Security of backpack contents during flights

    Hi all, I'm curious about experiences relating to the security of items in your backpack when it needs to be checked in for flights. My backpack will be too big to carry as hand luggage, not to mention some items not permitted as carry-on luggage. Has anyone experienced items being removed...
  10. deanfromoz

    Transport from mid-way jump off point to Madrid

    Thanks Rick, that's good to know. I'll keep that in my reserve chute in case it's needed! Never heard of a halfway certificate before. Is this common or official?
  11. deanfromoz

    Transport from mid-way jump off point to Madrid

    Having done a bit of research, the below link shows a 31 day walking route to Santiago de Compostela. I figure that if I follow this I should be able to have at least one rest day (Burgos), and make it to Leon, before taking a bus/train to Madrid by 24 October...
  12. deanfromoz

    Transport from mid-way jump off point to Madrid

    Thanks for all of the great suggestions!! I wasn't aware of the Alsa busses, so will make good use as I near my jump-off point. The perils of having to return to the real world (work). 🙁
  13. deanfromoz

    Transport from mid-way jump off point to Madrid

    Thanks André. Any idea whether early bookings on the bus or train are needed? Given that I'll be off peak, I was hoping to see how I go and make a booking a few days out.
  14. deanfromoz

    Transport from mid-way jump off point to Madrid

    Hola peregrinas! I am starting the Camino Frances from SJPP on 5 October, and will be walking until around 24 October, when I need to be back in Madrid. What experiences or options have you found when getting transport from a point where you leave the CF track back to Madrid? Do advance plans...
  15. deanfromoz

    Travel from CDG to SJPP - overwhelmed & would like advice!

    Thanks for this information. I was considering taking a connecting flight from CDG Paris to Biarritz with a 2 hour connection time. On reflection, it may be better for me to take a flight a couple of hours later just to give myself the time. Unfortunately this will get me into Biarritz at around...

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