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It is not likely to get lost.With a non-stop flight Chicago/Madrid what are the chances of our baggage getting lost if we just check our backpacks?
There does not seem to be a post office there. You may be able to have the hotel or albergue there mail something for you. Otherwise, the correos in Santiago may be your best bet.Is there a post office in Muxia that we could take care of this?
Re: Swiss Army Knife, I agree with Tammy, it's not really necessary, but also see the value of having all the attachments. Solution: buy in Spain. Buen Camino!Thanks all. I have Pacer Poles too Kit, so you can see my reasoning for wanting MY poles (rather than get them in SJPP)! They do fit in my pack, but I really wasn't sure how much of a pain it might turn into when boarding; and if it was worth it.
The Swiss Army knife is one item I keep pondering if I should omit (4 oz!), but besides a knife, it's a scissor, tweezers, nail file, bottle opener, and of course cork screw! Certainly fits the multi-purpose criteria! Not, however, a deciding factor in checking bags (may get left behind for the weight though). It's more about the poles...
Having a non-stop flight and knowing we will be at the airport well in advance of our flight is a little comforting, however checking baggage is always a pain/risk.
Decided to check the questionable items (on the way there), carry on our packs and hope for the best. I will be crushed if my PacerPoles are lost/damaged, but that seems the best option since both poles and knife can be replaced if the worst case scenario happens.There does not seem to be a post office there. You may be able to have the hotel or albergue there mail something for you. Otherwise, the correos in Santiago may be your best bet.
Decided to check the questionable items (on the way there), carry on our packs and hope for the best. I will be crushed if my PacerPoles are lost/damaged, but that seems the best option since both poles and knife can be replaced if the worst case scenario happens.
We are going to end in Muxia and go straight from there to the airport on our last day in Spain. It seems there will still be a few times I'll definitely be wanting the poles after we leave Santiago (walking to Finistere/Muxia). Is there a postal service at the Santiago airport? Otherwise maybe I'll ship the poles, and whatever else seems appropriate, while we are passing through Santiago (pick up a pole for the last few days and do without the PacerPoles).
We are trying not to plan anything the 38 days between SJPP and Muxia, but I sure do want to know the details there and back (for myself and gear) are all taken care of in whatever way is necessary.
Thanks again for all the helpful suggestions and information!!
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