LIVE from the Camino Lost backpack

[Marina Zd]

So, this morning was supposed to be the beautiful day when I'll start my adventure. But yesterday everything went upside down. Because of a delay flight I missed my connecting flight to Oviedo. At the end I finally came to Oviedo, but they lost my backpack. And now I can't start my walking but have to wait for my backpack hoping that they will track it and bring it to me today. Hmmm, is Camino telling me something with this?

 

[mousehog]

This happened to another peregrino I met. He got his bag in a day or so.

 

[Deleted member 67185]

Sorry to hear that; hopefully it'll get tracked down and quickly returned.

This comes under the heading of, "Why My Backpack Travels As A Carry On".

 

[markmcilroy]

This does happen quite often....and agree with Dave it always goes as carry on and if needed the poles go as checked in. The Camino is real life stuff, things don't always go the way we want them to. Lost luggage usually turns up. Once my poles arrived a day after I did, I still can't figure out why they weren't on the same plane I was on??

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Hmmm, is Camino telling me something with this?

Yes. It is telling you to be patient and abandon all plans!

 

[Frances Bat]

Hope your bag turns up soon!

 

[NorthernLight]

If you have a phone ... give the airline your number, buy a bottle of water and cheap tshirt, undies and sweatpants - a discount store is likely nearby - and start walking. The airline can deliver your bag to you down the road.

The alburgues ahead of you may have left-behind stuff you can use while waiting.

I met a Dutch lady last year who had the same issue; her bag caught up to her a few days later.

 

[Marina Zd]

If you have a phone ... give the airline your number, buy a bottle of water and cheap tshirt, undies and sweatpants - a discount store is likely nearby - and start walking. The airline can deliver your bag to you down the road.

The alburgues ahead of you may have left-behind stuff you can use while waiting.

I met a Dutch lady last year who had the same issue; her bag caught up to her a few days later.

I thought of that, but I can wait for a day or two, so I hope the bag will appear in that time.
Thank you all for your advices!

 

[gittiharre]

So, this morning was supposed to be the beautiful day when I'll start my adventure. But yesterday everything went upside down. Because of a delay flight I missed my connecting flight to Oviedo. At the end I finally came to Oviedo, but they lost my backpack. And now I can't start my walking but have to wait for my backpack hoping that they will track it and bring it to me today. Hmmm, is Camino telling me something with this?

How awful. My worst fear is loosing my beloved pack. At least you are in a beautiful place while you wait. I so hope it arrives asap for you.

 

[MichelleElynHogan]

Oh noooo, worst nightmare.

@davebugg's recommendation will likely become your mantra forever. Kind of like, "Never check luggage if Chicago O'Hare Airport is involved. I am serious, There has to be a baggage eating monster in that place.

Hoping the pack turns up quickly. Then you will be on your way.

 

[Marina Zd]

My backpack just arrived so tomorrow I'll be finally on my way. Though it will be rain, I think I will be singing all the way
Thank you all !!!

 

[MichelleElynHogan]

My backpack just arrived so tomorrow I'll be finally on my way. Though it will be rain, I think I will be singing all the way
Thank you all !!!

Wonderful news!!!

Buen Camino!!!

 

[DSouthard]

So, this morning was supposed to be the beautiful day when I'll start my adventure. But yesterday everything went upside down. Because of a delay flight I missed my connecting flight to Oviedo. At the end I finally came to Oviedo, but they lost my backpack. And now I can't start my walking but have to wait for my backpack hoping that they will track it and bring it to me today. Hmmm, is Camino telling me something with this?

The Camino is telling you to adjust and go with the flow. The Camino provides everything you need. I like the advice of another -- continue, replace the basics that you absolutely need, and have faith the airline will deliver your pack. (If you can afford to hang around town for a day or two, it might not be a bad idea.)