Lost & Found Lost wallet between Orisson and Roncesvalles

[Solea]

I don’t have much hope that this will lead to anything but I will post anyway just on the off chance someone has seen my wallet. On day two of my camino on the way to Zubiri, I found that I lost my travel wallet, probably left it at the albergue in Roncesvalles. I might have lost it even before between Orrison and Roncesvalles. Unfortunately (or fortunately) it did not contain any personal information just my cash of about 300 Euros that was supposed to last for a week. It was a beige credit card sized wallet with a zipper and a clip. I am lucky to still have my cards and can get more money. But it still hurts to lose that
amount of cash.

 

[Former member 49149]

I sympathise. This leads me to repeat tips from other situations, recently posted: take a photo of your wallet. you had a good idea to separate your cash. Put a little piece of paper inside your new wallet with your phone number, especially if you are using whatsapp.
This is the season for losing things. I don't know how many posts have been about lost items recently. That is no consolation to you, and if your wallet has been found by a pilgrim, it will not sit easily till they have tried to locate the owner, so advertising your loss is a great idea.
Either ring the albergue in Roncesvalles, or email them, and see if that brings any joy. Don't give up hope, but if it is truly gone, let it sail away, don't follow it. I know, easy to say but if you keep thinking of the money, it will hold you to
ransom.

 

[Solea]

That is such good advice. I have been so careful with my belongings so far and was shocked to find the money gone. In my attempts to downsize everything I went overboard and the tiny wallet probably fell out of my hip pack when I pulled out something else. That’s the only explanation I have. I called Roncesvalles already but hey didn’t have it.
You are absolutely correct about not letting this ruin my trip. I’m fact I was much calmer than usual when I found out and I am prepared to let it go. I hope that wherever it lands it will help someone who truly needs it And if on an off chance do get it back I vow to donate a portion of it for a good cause.
Perhaps my first camino lesson? Letting go…..

 

[Former member 49149]

You have already got a lot of value from the worth of your money. I am impressed, simply. Go safely.

 

[naplesdon]

I don't know if this is any help but I always carry my wallet in my front pocket as a deterent to pickpockets and if it is the only thing in that pocket I immediately realize it is not there.