Toxawaypat
New Member
Hi there -- My husband and I are hiking the Camino beginning at the end of March. We plan to make this a 33-day trip and are trying very hard to adhere to the 20-lb. backpack rule in light of the time of year we will be traveling. Looking forward to helpful advice from you guys. I read some posts which were "uncomfortable" about the use of technology. I agree with the person who said we need to respect the rights of others to make it their journey. While I cannot wait to "detach," we have six children and a sister with brain cancer who will be given a number for a cell phone where they can leave an emergency message. They will be told we will check it every other night for emergency messages. Also, since we are crossing the mountains at a time when people have died, I don't feel at all guilty about having this phone for an emergency call if necessary. Otherwise, it will remain silent. In addition, I listen to books on my IPod when my husband snores at night it helps me sleep. It will accompany me on this journey as I understand snoring in the refugious can be a problem. A crutch perhaps, but whatever works to help people get the rest they need--right.