Christie Hoang
Newborn "Hiker"
- Time of past OR future Camino
- May 10 - June 18, 2017
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To me, a good peppermint foot balm is essential!Haven't heard this one mentioned yet. True luxury: A tiny container of Lush Pink Peppermint Foot Cream. Not enough to use daily, but allowed me the occasional "Ahhhhhhh"
A little goes a long way.
Is that a 50mm on a full frame body? If so, sounds great! On a DX body I'd go for the 35mm or wider. But yes, the one lens--sounds great! Have fun![/QUO
Haha...don't know anything about real cameras...my camera is my phone...
Ditto! I want to bring my kindle and my camera but am trying to figure out if I should bring just one. I have a feeling I'll end up with both!
If I walked with a camera what I would being is a wide angle.I am having the same conversation with myself. Not just the body - but how many lenses? And what about tripods... Have talked myself down to body, 50mm prime, and polarized filter. I figure I can clip it to the front of my pack while walking, and bring a light weight satchel for when I settle in for the night.
Now I just have to decide if the e-reader and sketch book come too.
I mixed peppermint essencial oil il my vaseline tube. Ahhh every morning before putting my socks on, and only a few grams more for the ahhh.Haven't heard this one mentioned yet. True luxury: A tiny container of Lush Pink Peppermint Foot Cream. Not enough to use daily, but allowed me the occasional "Ahhhhhhh"
A little goes a long way.
Sheets and pillowcases are not always washed daily in albergues, so if you rely on the pillow case they provide you will be sleeping on someone else's bodily secretions: think caughing, sweating, sneezing...What is your reason for the silk pillowcase? I have one and wasn't sure about bringing it. I'll be sleeping in a sleeping bag. Thanks!
I met two Englishmen on the camino who had brought quite a big bag of Kendal Mint Cake.
(scurries off to find out what a Kendal Mint Cake happens to beI've seen a couple of people mentioning peppermint foot balm and peppermint oil. Would rubbing the feet with Kendal Mint Cake work just as well? Not the chocolate coated variety obviously....
Lots of left over herbs/spice containers in albergues. Leave yours at home.A question for those who have walked (or cycled that matter) before me
Something I have been pondering of late: I like to cook, and share, and I have herb and spice containers - very small - sort of a wheel configuration with separate sections for various dried herbs and blends. I would imagine that the communal kitchens in albergues are pretty basic and I thought it might come in handy when assisting in the preparation of meals.
What think you?
I've seen a couple of people mentioning peppermint foot balm and peppermint oil. Would rubbing the feet with Kendal Mint Cake work just as well? Not the chocolate coated variety obviously....
A question for those who have walked (or cycled that matter) before me
Something I have been pondering of late: I like to cook, and share, and I have herb and spice containers - very small - sort of a wheel configuration with separate sections for various dried herbs and blends. I would imagine that the communal kitchens in albergues are pretty basic and I thought it might come in handy when assisting in the preparation of meals.
What think you?
A question for those who have walked (or cycled that matter) before me
Something I have been pondering of late: I like to cook, and share, and I have herb and spice containers - very small - sort of a wheel configuration with separate sections for various dried herbs and blends. I would imagine that the communal kitchens in albergues are pretty basic and I thought it might come in handy when assisting in the preparation of meals.
What think you?
To me, a good peppermint foot balm is essential!
Lots of posts over the years about heating coils. Use the search function and you will see them.Can't believe I'm only the second pilgrim to mention a heating coil! Caffeine first thing in the morning is essential... especially if I'm leaving in the dark with the flashlight brigade!
Lots of posts over the years about heating coils. Use the search function and you will see them.
...I have inherited the ugliest troll that has graced her luggage since 1981!! Boris will be my non essential companion on all my trips, including the Camino....
To save bringing Mascara I have my eye lashes permed and tinted before I travel & voila, eyes look great everydayMascara
My second mobile phone - loaded with all the same apps and e-books as my main phone. Both use the same charger and USB cable. That way I can lie on my bunk or sit in the shade happily reading on phone A while phone B is charging at the one available power socket which so often is at the far end of the room.
heating coils were quite lively in another thread, having to do with the Camino Portugues, or the Nord, I think. They have proven to be invaluable, on those routes as apparently they are not as rich in amenities. as the Frances.Can't believe I'm only the second pilgrim to mention a heating coil! Caffeine first thing in the morning is essential... especially if I'm leaving in the dark with the flashlight brigade!
I didn't know that you could have your eyelashes permed!To save bringing Mascara I have my eye lashes permed and tinted before I travel & voila, eyes look great everyday
We can here in Australia Trecile although not all Beauty Therapists do this treatment. It also works great for a Summer Beach HolidayI didn't know that you could have your eyelashes permed!
Lightweight travel nail clippers - hate long nails
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Well maybe not like that. They say "clothes make the man" maybe it is the same for Trolls. He needs a little hiking outfit. Maybe dress him up in traditional pilgrim garb? (Or at least a loin cloth!)
That is neither a luxury or a non -essential it is a "given"Vegimite
For me a beard trimmer, rechargeable. About 250 gm (small). With the sweating all day shaving would result in raw or rashly skin. With a trimmer, I won't walk out the far end looking like Santa Claus either nor will I have to go through the itchy beard growing phase while hiking.
P.S. This forum is different than the one essential item forum, which is an invaluable resource... this one is about the non essential but wonderful stuff you could pack that would make your trip better.
Interesting list. A few things I would definitely not bring. I don't see any good reason to bring a second silk liner. You aren't getting dirty while you sleep. If you want to wash your liner and or sleeping bag periodically there are plenty of albergues with washers and dryers to make quick work of it. I never ran into a pilgrim that went weeks without washing clothes.I wrote this article of 15 things to consider bringing, based on a survey I sent out. Some might consider them luxury items, but I don't think they are...
https://traveldejavu.com/15-things-people-forget-tell-pack-camino-de-santiago/
My blog: www.buenqamino.com
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