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The other thing to consider is some people, like myself will have 2 days in Porto and 6 days after the Camino to go see other sites. I won't want to wear the same clothes that I have had on for the Camino and also clothes to travel home in to be comfortable on the plane. I will have some guide books for after as well and my computer stuff so sending it on before me makes the most sense.I am just wondering... (As you do...)
People talk about sending backpacks ahead because they don’t want to/cannot carry them. Fair enough.
Then immediately comes the advice: don’t forget to carry rain gear, snacks, water, first aid stuff, a fleece (if you are not already wearing it), a change of socks.... in your day pack. Oh, and medicines if you need them as they could get lost...
So what is left to transport? A sleeping bag, toiletries, a towel, a change of clothes...I can’t think of anything else...
Even if your sleeping bag is on the heavy side (600gr?), the whole thing can’t weigh more than one kilo? Maybe one and a half kilo?
I obviously have a lot of time on my hands thinking of those things (we’re still in some sort of lockdown here in the UK) but I’d love to hear what you think. It just doesn’t add up (to me).
Am I missing something?
Yes, that I understand. Thank you.The other thing to consider is some people, like myself will have 2 days in Porto and 6 days after the Camino to go see other sites. I won't want to wear the same clothes that I have had on for the Camino and also clothes to travel home in to be comfortable on the plane. I will have some guide books for after as well and my computer stuff so sending it on before me makes the most sense.
I usually spend some time before and after my Camino sightseeing, and I don't want to do it in Camino clothes either! I bring a suitcase which I send ahead to Santiago - it's so nice to have something different to wear after wearing the same two outfits for weeks on end!The other thing to consider is some people, like myself will have 2 days in Porto and 6 days after the Camino to go see other sites. I won't want to wear the same clothes that I have had on for the Camino and also clothes to travel home in to be comfortable on the plane. I will have some guide books for after as well and my computer stuff so sending it on before me makes the most sense.
No,I carry mine in my day pack, and onto the plane... but always check my bag now because I take my good walking poles.That is what I was wondering... So you trust sending your meds ahead?
On my last Camino, sadly I needed meds too. But I would never have parted with them....
Hi, @domigee. Enjoy the free time for wondering!I am just wondering... (As you do...)
People talk about sending backpacks ahead because they don’t want to/cannot carry them. Fair enough.
Then immediately comes the advice: don’t forget to carry rain gear, snacks, water, first aid stuff, a fleece (if you are not already wearing it), a change of socks.... in your day pack. Oh, and medicines if you need them as they could get lost...
So what is left to transport? A sleeping bag, toiletries, a towel, a change of clothes...I can’t think of anything else...
Even if your sleeping bag is on the heavy side (600gr?), the whole thing can’t weigh more than one kilo? Maybe one and a half kilo?
I obviously have a lot of time on my hands thinking of those things (we’re still in some sort of lockdown here in the UK) but I’d love to hear what you think. It just doesn’t add up (to me).
Am I missing something?
I am just wondering... (As you do...)
People talk about sending backpacks ahead because they don’t want to/cannot carry them. Fair enough.
Then immediately comes the advice: don’t forget to carry rain gear, snacks, water, first aid stuff, a fleece (if you are not already wearing it), a change of socks.... in your day pack. Oh, and medicines if you need them as they could get lost...
So what is left to transport? A sleeping bag, toiletries, a towel, a change of clothes...I can’t think of anything else...
Even if your sleeping bag is on the heavy side (600gr?), the whole thing can’t weigh more than one kilo? Maybe one and a half kilo?
I obviously have a lot of time on my hands thinking of those things (we’re still in some sort of lockdown here in the UK) but I’d love to hear what you think. It just doesn’t add up (to me).
Am I missing something?
I’d love to hear what you think
We sent things we needed for after the camino on ahead to Ivar in Santiago de Compostela. Then we carried our own lightened packs. It worked out well.The other thing to consider is some people, like myself will have 2 days in Porto and 6 days after the Camino to go see other sites. I won't want to wear the same clothes that I have had on for the Camino and also clothes to travel home in to be comfortable on the plane. I will have some guide books for after as well and my computer stuff so sending it on before me makes the most sense.
If you know that you have a fine day ahead of you and you won't feel peckish, you could, of course, opt to send your rain gear, fleece, socks, and snacks ahead with your heavy bag.Then immediately comes the advice: don’t forget to carry rain gear, snacks, water, first aid stuff, a fleece (if you are not already wearing it), a change of socks.... in your day pack. Oh, and medicines if you need them as they could get lost...
Can you use Correros to send a suitcase to Ivar in Santiago? My last trip I went to post office, bought a box and sent my stuff that way. It would be much easier to send a suitcase. ThanksI usually spend some time before and after my Camino sightseeing, and I don't want to do it in Camino clothes either! I bring a suitcase which I send ahead to Santiago - it's so nice to have something different to wear after wearing the same two outfits for weeks on end!
I also pack my poles in the suitcase, which I check in, while I carry my backpack with everything else on the plane.
Yes. When I did the Norte I mailed my suitcase to Ivar via Correos. You can also mail your suitcase to be held at the Correos office in Santiago.Can you use Correros to send a suitcase to Ivar in Santiago? My last trip I went to post office, bought a box and sent my stuff that way. It would be much easier to send a suitcase. Thanks
I always find it easier to find things that I like when I'm not looking for them. When I have to buy something I can never find anything suitable. So for me, it's easier to spend a few minutes at the post office than hours at a shopping center.I found it easier to shop for some post Camino clothes in Santiago at the mall for traveling around Portugal for two weeks by car afterward.
I hear ya, but we already had the car and it only took me an hour to shop as I found all I needed at the H&M. It's all good as what is preferable to one may not be for another...we are all different.I always find it easier to find things that I like when I'm not looking for them. When I have to buy something I can never find anything suitable. So for me, it's easier to spend a few minutes at the post office than hours at a shopping center.
Is this the service you used? https://www.elcaminoconcorreos.com/en/luggage-storage. I was just looking at it and then saw your comment.I used Correos to send a package to Ivar from Pamplona. I had rented a bike there and switched from hiking to biking so I decided to send my boots, back pack, etc. ahead to SdC. I arrived in SdC several days before my parcel arrived at Casa Ivar. Thankfully, I was staying there for a week; otherwise it would have been a disaster. Something to think about!
Wow. Thank you all so much for the information. This has been worrying me since I have handicaps and LOTS of meds. I’m very excited to try to do this, but there’s always the possibility that I won’t be able to finish and will have to just end my walk and meet up with my companions in Santiago.
Love this!Slow beats sore.
What a great post and motto!We were a group of three 70-ish year old men with various arthritis, total joint replacement, and cardiac issues and traveled the Frances from Sarria in early March 2020 just before the Camino closed. We utilized this service:
Jacotrans, servicios al peregrino
www.jacotrans.com
We had absolutely no issues and the service was excellent. Since it was early in the year and many places were not yet open, we did utilize some albergues, casas rurales, private apartments, and small hotels and were glad we did as we were surprised at the number of accommodations and cafes that were closed.
We carried day packs with blister treatments, medications, raingear, hats, food and water, and a Brierly book. Our day packs had about 1/3 of our gear, and our backpacks had extra shoes, soap, toiletries, charger, electric converter, spare glasses, and some extra clothes. ALL of my gear, backpack and absolutely everything weighed 7.30 kg, about 16 pounds, so we travel light.
Our plan worked well for us and we had no illness or significant injuries and arrived on schedule.
We were concerned that we might walk "too far" some day and then have difficult days to follow, but we found that 25 km was our limit, and we had scheduled shorter days after longer days. We averaged 18-20 km per day and were in no rush. We picked early March expecting rain and were not disappointed. More importantly, we avoided crowds, hot weather, and with the trees just starting to get leaf buds, we actually could see more of the scenery of Spain which was part of our plan.
For old, rusty guys we did ok. And we were the oldest people we saw on the Camino except for a few very friendly and welcoming Galicians walking near villages.
I was the tortoise in the group and we all stayed within speaking distance.
Slow beats sore.
I, too, used Jacotrans when I found it necessary to send my pack ahead a few days. I did not have any problems. When I got to my destination my bag was always there waiting for me.We were a group of three 70-ish year old men with various arthritis, total joint replacement, and cardiac issues and traveled the Frances from Sarria in early March 2020 just before the Camino closed. We utilized this service:
Jacotrans, servicios al peregrino
www.jacotrans.com
We had absolutely no issues and the service was excellent. Since it was early in the year and many places were not yet open, we did utilize some albergues, casas rurales, private apartments, and small hotels and were glad we did as we were surprised at the number of accommodations and cafes that were closed.
We carried day packs with blister treatments, medications, raingear, hats, food and water, and a Brierly book. Our day packs had about 1/3 of our gear, and our backpacks had extra shoes, soap, toiletries, charger, electric converter, spare glasses, and some extra clothes. ALL of my gear, backpack and absolutely everything weighed 7.30 kg, about 16 pounds, so we travel light.
Our plan worked well for us and we had no illness or significant injuries and arrived on schedule.
We were concerned that we might walk "too far" some day and then have difficult days to follow, but we found that 25 km was our limit, and we had scheduled shorter days after longer days. We averaged 18-20 km per day and were in no rush. We picked early March expecting rain and were not disappointed. More importantly, we avoided crowds, hot weather, and with the trees just starting to get leaf buds, we actually could see more of the scenery of Spain which was part of our plan.
For old, rusty guys we did ok. And we were the oldest people we saw on the Camino except for a few very friendly and welcoming Galicians walking near villages.
I was the tortoise in the group and we all stayed within speaking distance.
Slow beats sore.
Big T, I will be the tortoise. Ha! My husband said I’ll never make it, but I walked ten miles a day in Madrid two summers ago, and we’ll probably only start in León or Sarria. I may not be able to make all of it, and I’ll probably have to stay in hotels just to get enough rest to do it (one of my handicaps is a sleep disorder... I’m not sure I’d get a wink of sleep in the albergues.) My daughter really, really wants to go, and she’s convinced me that I can do it too. I think at least one friend of hers will join us, and I can go at my own pace even if they leave me in the dust. As long as I go with no expectations and an openness to everything, I think I’ll be ok.We were a group of three 70-ish year old men with various arthritis, total joint replacement, and cardiac issues and traveled the Frances from Sarria in early March 2020 just before the Camino closed. We utilized this service:
Jacotrans, servicios al peregrino
www.jacotrans.com
We had absolutely no issues and the service was excellent. Since it was early in the year and many places were not yet open, we did utilize some albergues, casas rurales, private apartments, and small hotels and were glad we did as we were surprised at the number of accommodations and cafes that were closed.
We carried day packs with blister treatments, medications, raingear, hats, food and water, and a Brierly book. Our day packs had about 1/3 of our gear, and our backpacks had extra shoes, soap, toiletries, charger, electric converter, spare glasses, and some extra clothes. ALL of my gear, backpack and absolutely everything weighed 7.30 kg, about 16 pounds, so we travel light.
Our plan worked well for us and we had no illness or significant injuries and arrived on schedule.
We were concerned that we might walk "too far" some day and then have difficult days to follow, but we found that 25 km was our limit, and we had scheduled shorter days after longer days. We averaged 18-20 km per day and were in no rush. We picked early March expecting rain and were not disappointed. More importantly, we avoided crowds, hot weather, and with the trees just starting to get leaf buds, we actually could see more of the scenery of Spain which was part of our plan.
For old, rusty guys we did ok. And we were the oldest people we saw on the Camino except for a few very friendly and welcoming Galicians walking near villages.
I was the tortoise in the group and we all stayed within speaking distance.
Slow beats sore.
Big T, I will be the tortoise. Ha! My husband said I’ll never make it, but I walked ten miles a day in Madrid two summers ago, and we’ll probably only start in León or Sarria. I may not be able to make all of it, and I’ll probably have to stay in hotels just to get enough rest to do it (one of my handicaps is a sleep disorder... I’m not sure I’d get a wink of sleep in the albergues.) My daughter really, really wants to go, and she’s convinced me that I can do it too. I think at least one friend of hers will join us, and I can go at my own pace even if they leave me in the dust. As long as I go with no expectations and an openness to everything, I think I’ll be ok.
Thank you so much for sharing your story! Now if only we can get there...
I have to bring many medicines, and authorities insist that the containers have my name and prescription on them, so they need to be in their original packaging. My backpack would be completely full with just those if I had to carry it all. Already the ones that will be necessary to carry on my person in case of emergency will add a lot of weight. I also need special shoes for my knees and back in case I need to switch them out, so I will carry an extra pair in my suitcase since they would be difficult to find if they break or get ruined. Not everyone is perfectly healthy... I can’t carry everything necessary for me to travel safely in a small pack, and I need to be very concerned with how much it weighs if I want to attempt any part of this trip with my daughter. She is 20, and we both really want to make this spiritual journey. Even if I only get to take one step on the Camino I will be grateful. Good health is such a blessing.
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