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I just recently heard that once we're in Europe we can ship items to Ivar in Santiago and he'll hold them for 60 days. Since I can't take my poles or pocket knife as a carry-on, AND since I'm planning a leisurely trip back to Paris after my Camino, I've decided to do the following:
— package my...
I'm starting on May 2nd and am still working to get my pack weight down. This kind of thread is very helpful! But I agree -- what works for one person may not fit for another. The trick is to figure out what I can simply do without and not later regret it! I know I can carry a 20 pound pack, but...
Hi! How did you resupply small necessary items--like Kleenex, handiwipes, TP, hand lotion, Advil, etc. ? Do shops/stores carry little travel sizes of everything, or did you have to purchase larger quantities, keep what you needed, and toss the rest? Or, should I just plan to carry what I need...
Yes, a mesh laundry bag is what a Camino friend of mine suggested--wrapped with some duct tape. I'm still deciding what I want to do as well, Frank. And I'm also starting in May! Perhaps our paths will cross.
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