Deacon Jason
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances (2016)
Caminho Português (2023?)
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I know this is just my pre-Camino paranoia talking, but for all of the veteran pilgrims:
What did you end up overlooking, either in equipment or logistics, that you wish you hadn't?
I feel like I've read everything on the forum twice, and tried to incorporate the advice, but with a week to go I keep worrying that I'm missing something somewhere.
I know this is just my pre-Camino paranoia talking, but for all of the veteran pilgrims:
What did you end up overlooking, either in equipment or logistics, that you wish you hadn't?
I feel like I've read everything on the forum twice, and tried to incorporate the advice, but with a week to go I keep worrying that I'm missing something somewhere.
My all time favourite for backpacking ; a totally waterproof pouch for all your travel documents .I know this is just my pre-Camino paranoia talking, but for all of the veteran pilgrims:
What did you end up overlooking, either in equipment or logistics, that you wish you hadn't?
I feel like I've read everything on the forum twice, and tried to incorporate the advice, but with a week to go I keep worrying that I'm missing something somewhere.
Thanks! the music on my phone is a bit sparse right now...I'm going to work on getting that and a sink stopper sorted!@Deacon Jason
I like walking alone, in my own pace and wrapped in my own thoughts, although, on the CF, there are lots of walkers to walk with, and also those who will attach themselves to you. What I miss, and wish I had were some favourite music. I wish I had downloaded them into my phone, for times when I needed them.
Another thing, I wish I had more of was vaseline. I live in the UK, and baby tub vaseline are cheap, but in Spain, it is expensive, about 6€ for 100g! I use vaselin on my feet (and toes) before I put my socks on in the morning and every 3 - 4 hours whilst walking and I hv only 1 pea sized blister which resolved wt tlc.
I am also glad I brought my kindle as l do enjoy some bed time reading.
Other things things you might want to download are some apps such as Camino Pilgrim, whatsapp etc
Other small items to remember would be some pegs/pins for clothes and a sink stopper.
Buen Camino
Tomorrow shall be list making day. Thanks!@Deacon Jason
If you're like me, it's not the things that you forgot that will be a problem, but the things that you brought because you thought you would need them and then have to carry. Don't forget your money, your passport, your health insurance and your air ticket. Make a list of last minute things, both to take with you and to get done before you leave. Tape this to your exit door so you will not go out without one last look at it. On my last excursion I forgot my walking stick, which was on my list and waiting by the door, because there was a matter of some messy dropping and breaking at the last minute which distracted me. Do your best, then leave it to God.
Buen camino.
A good point about the electronics...I just got a new phone (broke the old one!) SO I am trying to get it set back up the way it was.I had found the perfect band-aids at home for my baby toe and only took one box with me. But I needed to wrap my toe every day. In Spain I was able to buy other bandaids, but I would have been more comfortable if I had just brought more of the "perfect" band-aids from home.
I had also made up excel spreadsheets with all kinds of information on them, but when I got to Spain I discovered that my phone couldn't open excel spreadsheets. So I lived without them and I didn't need them. So you may want to check that your electronics work the way you want them to.
But really, you shouldn't worry. Spain is a great country, with lots of big cities and they will be able to meet any needs you have. And sometimes the small stores, in the small towns, have everything a pilgrim could need.
Buen camino!
This is a problem I hope to have!I had lost quite a bit of weight by the time I got to Leon, I had to buy another pair of shorts....
I'm aware that Spain is a first world country with stores. I was primarily concerned to get feedback on things that people forgot to take or arrange that were a problem or annoyance later. By definition, things easily available at stores for reasonable prices don't really fit that bill. However prices and availability of things are different in different places--thus the question.They have these totally new things along the Camino called "stores". You can walk in and purchase things you need. You don't need to bring 10lbs of fear in your backpack.
The people of Spain have been hosting pilgrims for over 1200 years. They know what you need and they are prepared for you.
Upon reflection, my previous reply comes across a bit 'snippy' (what can I say, it's lateI'm aware that Spain is a first world country with stores. I was primarily concerned to get feedback on things that people forgot to take or arrange that were a problem or annoyance later. By definition, things easily available at stores for reasonable prices don't really fit that bill. However prices and availability of things are different in different places--thus the question.
Thank you for the suggestion...on previous backpacking trips I've relied on zip lock bags for my documents to good effect. I'll probably do the same this time and hope it doesn't become a 'lesson learned'!My all time favourite for backpacking ; a totally waterproof pouch for all your travel documents .
Oh - and mark your boots/shoes with something! Quiet a few pilgrims walk away in the wrong boots. They really look like each other in the dark of the dawn
That is a good one to keep in mind, as I am used to everything being open on Sunday in California (though I certainly appreciate it being kept as a day of rest!)I forgot to keep track of the days while on Camino, which is a wonderful experience and one I highly recommend. However, when the second Sunday rolled around, and most everything was closed and I found myself searching for something to eat, I learned to keep ample eats in my pack, be it only dried fruit and nuts and a can of sardines.
What did you end up overlooking, either in equipment or logistics, that you wish you hadn't?
I have scanned copies of stuff on a thumb drive separate from the documents, but putting them on my Google Drive as well is a good idea.Something to ponder, and adds zero weight to your pack:
Save a copy of your important information to some sort of cloud-based solution in .pdf or .jpg format (the most common formats). A simple method is to email all such data to your own email account. Make sure you are able to—and you know how to—access your email from a web browser on any computer.
Imagine you lost your phone, your ID, and all your important documents and you have to make your way to the nearest embassy representing your country. If you have scanned a copy of your ID (passport), insurance cards and other important documents to .pdf and saved them to a Dropbox.com account, emailed them to yourself, or took pictures of them with your smart device and saved them to a Flickr.com or similar account, then all you need is Internet access. In such cases, this will seriously expedite replacement of a passport and allow you to put your hands on any other documents you may need.
Buen Camino!!!
@Deacon Jason
Other small items to remember would be some pegs/pins for clothes and a sink stopper.
Buen Camino
Something to ponder, and adds zero weight to your pack:
Save a copy of your important information to some sort of cloud-based solution in .pdf or .jpg format (the most common formats). A simple method is to email all such data to your own email account. Make sure you are able to—and you know how to—access your email from a web browser on any computer
@Deacon Jason I have used LokSaks on several wilderness canoe trips in Quetico. They are like heavy duty ziplock bags.Thank you for the suggestion...on previous backpacking trips I've relied on zip lock bags for my documents to good effect. I'll probably do the same this time and hope it doesn't become a 'lesson learned'!
Buen Camino
-Jason
I know this is just my pre-Camino paranoia talking, but for all of the veteran pilgrims:
What did you end up overlooking, either in equipment or logistics, that you wish you hadn't?
I feel like I've read everything on the forum twice, and tried to incorporate the advice, but with a week to go I keep worrying that I'm missing something somewhere.
Brilliant idea! I'll definitely do that next time!I made a color copy of my passport and then I laminated it. I kept my original passport in my travel waist band with my other important documents and extra cash. I never took my original passport out or gave it to anyone (some albergues want to see your passport and one even kept our passports and said they would give them back to us later because their was a line waiting to get in, which they did.)
Or email them to someone you trust. I usually leave copies at home (electronically) with my husband.I have scanned copies of stuff on a thumb drive separate from the documents, but putting them on my Google Drive as well is a good idea.
Nothing. We brought it all (unless I'm forgetting what we didn't remember.)What did you forget?
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