Christmas presents

[Al the optimist]

Started getting them today thanks to Ivar's forum shop!

 

[clearskiescamino]

Al..you're faaaar too early!!

 

[Al the optimist]

Yes I agree, but it is Camino related in my none walking period of the year! Oh well I guess I will have to visit the "Friends of Al" social group for a bit of TLC support.

 

[Al the optimist]

And he has posted them already! Thanks Mr Santiago.
PS these "presents" are for others to give me, thus solving the eternal "What do you give a man who has everything?" conundrum. Small, cheap and wanted - the ideal present? Of course I could think of other, more expensive ones if any of you care to buy me one as well, as list of possibilities is below:-
Flight tickets
Nights in a Parador
A porter to carry my bag
A butler to do my laundry and make my afternoon cream tea
I would be happy to accept any of these. Maybe Ivar should add them to the shop to make their acquisition more convenient for you?
Maybe I am being too much of an optimist here?

 

[Kitsambler]

Other stocking stuffers for the Pilgrim on your list:
Lightweight utensils https://www.guyotdesigns.com/product-microbites/
Lightweight mug http://www.rei.com/product/807754/snow-peak-titanium-mug-with-hotlips
Micro flashlight http://www.rei.com/product/858827/inova-microlight-sts-keychain-flashlight
Mini lightweight stuff sacks http://www.rei.com/product/857888/sea-to-summit-mini-stuff-sack-set

 

[JennyH94]

This gorgeous boy should be in everyone's Christmas stocking ... you can buy him from the Cathedral Bookshop in Santiago ... the one just up the street from the Pilgrim Office ...

Ivar - how about a joint venture with the Cathedral ... what about getting in a supply of Pilgrim Ducks for all us Forum members to order online!



Cheers!

 

[susanawee]

And he has posted them already! Thanks Mr Santiago.
PS these "presents" are for others to give me, thus solving the eternal "What do you give a man who has everything?" conundrum. Small, cheap and wanted - the ideal present? Of course I could think of other, more expensive ones if any of you care to buy me one as well, as list of possibilities is below:-
Flight tickets
Nights in a Parador
A porter to carry my bag
A butler to do my laundry and make my afternoon cream tea
I would be happy to accept any of these. Maybe Ivar should add them to the shop to make their acquisition more convenient for you?
Maybe I am being too much of an optimist here? [/QUOTE
Such a lovely post Al.....I am sitting here smiling away to myself.....Camino hugs.

 

[Kiwi-family]

Didn't you get your bag down to 2kg or something ridiculous Al? I'd be more than happy to carry it for you- I was disappointed out paths didn't cross in the spring!

 

[Al the optimist]

Taking it for a test 20K today. I was sorry that I missed you as well. Anything planned in Spain this year?

 

[peregrina2000]

I posted this a few years back, but here was my best Camino gift ever. A handmade Camino clock, which sits proudly in my living room. It has a miniature credencial on one side and a miniature compostela on the other. It is pretty amazing.

 

[Kiwi-family]

Taking it for a test 20K today. I was sorry that I missed you as well. Anything planned in Spain this year?

Spain is done for this year! Next year's big challenge is the Oxfam Trailwalker (100km in one go - quite different to a pilgrimage). Then I have my sights set on doing New Zealand's Great Walks, the Arctic Circle Trail in Greenland, the GR10, maybe the E2 - perhaps even the Iron Curtain Trail (even though it's primarily set up for cyclists), Lycian Way and St Paul's Trails in Turkey.....and hubby is keen on Machu Picchu.....and one of the kids has talked about Base Camp on Everest.....then there's Mt Kilimanjaro combined with a trip to visit our sponsored kids in Africa......

 

[ranthr]

Perhaps a Christmas present from me to my two grandchildren, aged 11 and 14, could be a camino for at least a couple of weeks, but would they join me??

 

[Al the optimist]

My word Rachael! BTW I had meant next year anyway.

 

[Al the optimist]

Ordered Sunday, posted Monday, arrived Today. Well done Santa Ivar!