Julia Mumford
Adventure Geek
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
Camino Ingles (2018)
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Did you have any gadgets that you took on your Camino that really made a difference to your trip?
once again, the camino provides...Result was a tangled mess of bodies and a smashed ghetto blaster
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I have just returned from chapter two of our Camino. Chapter one was St Jean to Estella in May 2016, and then we walked from Estella to Carrion De Condes in October. (flew home on 3rd Nov).
I became known as inspector gadget by our Camino family as I took a few toys along with me that made our Camino very enjoyable.
Did you have any gadgets that you took on your Camino that really made a difference to your trip?
- Polaroid Zip [/B]- this is a mini printer, which is slightly smaller than my iPhone. It prints mini photos onto to self-adhesive paper, which I then placed in a journal. It became the talk of the Camino as everyone wanted to be "in the book". Not everyone wants their photo on Facebook, and having a printer on-route brought people together. There was one lady who did not speak a word of English or Spanish, but when she saw my book she made a cry of joy as she saw the picture of the man with the donkey that she had also seen a few days ago.
- Bluetooth Mini Cube Speaker[/B] - so many people are "plugged in" on the Camino. They take their earphones and spend hours just in their own little world. I purchased a mini cube speaker, which is tiny, but it gave such joy to everyone. We had one day where our group shared their own music by my speaker and we danced the whole 15 miles together. We played everything from Garth Brooks, to the Carpenters. Everyone had something different on their phones and we took it in turns to hook up to the speaker.
- Light up paws - I am a keen nordic walker, and I use these paws on the end of my poles that light up in the dark. They were awesome in the early hours when it was pitch black outside.
- A lightbulb tent light [/B]- both my daughter and I had our camping lightbulbs attached to our rucksacks to keep us safe in the dark mornings. The lights also came in handy when getting ready in the morning, or writing up my journal in the evenings. They are not as bright as head torches, but they do the job well. I bought mine from Aldi, but you can also get them on Amazon.
Bluetooth speakers? !!! Really!!!! May be tempted to bring my bagpipes.......Just in case
Bluetooth speakers?
Shuddering...
Not everyone wants music on the Camino, yours or otherwise.
Please if you're tempted...keep it to yourself.
Or better yet wean yourself from the need of incessant stimulation altogether and learn to rest in silence.
One of my most amusing memories was whilst I was walking between Villafranca Montes de Oca and San Juan de Ortega through the forested stretch. Behind me I heard music which grew steadily louder and the source soon appeared. The leader of three men was carrying a very loud ghetto blaster playing marching music. The three of them were marching one behind the other very closely and in step, and I stood aside to let them pass and get out of hearing, thinking that it was very inappropriate on the Camino. After they passed me and were about 300 metres ahead the leader stumbled and fell and the two behind couldn't stop and fell on top of him. Result was a tangled mess of bodies and a smashed ghetto blaster, but no injuries except their embarrassment. Was I mean when I walked past with a big grin on my face.
Totally agree! I debated bringing the umbrella, because it was the heaviest single item of equipment that I had, but it was soooo wonderful on the Meseta! If someone had a little stand selling these gems along the way they would make a fortune! I loved being shaded and not having to wear a hat, because they just make me feel hotter.We walked the Camino Frances this past July/Aug and found our hands free trekking umbrellas to be absolutely crucial. "It's the smart Canadians!" They were perfect for providing shade in the Mesita and cover in the rain...no need for a hot poncho!
We ordered ours through Euroshirm but Ivar now carries this nifty gadget to protect you from the elements.
Wouldn't walk again without it!
My tubaBluetooth speakers? !!! Really!!!! May be tempted to bring my bagpipes.......Just in case
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