What to do with stuff I don't wanna take back

[tomo41]

I just finished my Camino, and I'm getting back from Muxia to Santiago. Since I didn't bought baggage, there are some things I can't carry to cabin and instead of throwing it away I would prefer to give it to someone who will use it. Is there any place for that?

I need to get rid of my walking sticks, swiss knife and probably I'll find something else.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

I just finished my Camino, and I'm getting back from Muxia to Santiago. Since I didn't bought baggage, there are some things I can't carry to cabin and instead of throwing it away I would prefer to give it to someone who will use it. Is there any place for that?

I need to get rid of my walking sticks, swiss knife and probably I'll find something else.

Check your backpack in ,I always do when I am flying. No problem what so ever.
Wish you well, Peter.

 

[tomo41]

Check your backpack in ,I always do when I am flying. No problem what so ever.
Wish you well, Peter.

Well, I have two separate flights which means I would pay 50€ for that. I can easily take my backpack as a cabin baggage for free without sticks and knife

 

[wayfarer]

Welcome Tomo. You could drop them at the Pilgrim House and I'm sure @natefaith would pass them on for you to anyone who needs them.
Buen Camino.
http://pilgrimhousesantiago.com/

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Well, I have two separate flights which means I would pay 50€ for that. I can easily take my backpack as a cabin baggage for free without sticks and knife

That's a lot of money.

 

[amancio]

or maybe even drop them at Ivar's house! I would not try to enter an airplane with a knife on me, no....

 

[babylon2505]

Pilgrim house would likely take your unwanted items.
I , too in 2014 had items I wasn't going to take back with me. I met a man, Allan from Aust who was going to volunteer way out in an alberge. He took my items there! I had my hikers, a bag, shirts, gloves and a hat..someone out there may need your recycled items!

 

[natefaith]

Yes, @tomo41 , we're open today until 8pm (and tomorrow from 11am - 8pm) and would be happy to take your unwanted items to pass on to other pilgrims.

Take care,
Faith

 

[IngridF]

Go to the Pilgrims House and donate it there... since not all who arrive in Santiago end their journey there. i.e. I walked into Santiago 5 times last summer and "unloaded" for others to use.

 

[IngridF]

Yes, @tomo41 , we're open today until 8pm (and tomorrow from 11am - 8pm) and would be happy to take your unwanted items to pass on to other pilgrims.

Take care,
Faith

Hi Faith, Nate and Jeremiah... hugs from Ingrid (has to be a virtual one, not walking this year) See you in 2017

 

[natefaith]

Hi Faith, Nate and Jeremiah... hugs from Ingrid (has to be a virtual one, not walking this year) See you in 2017

Will be great to see you in 2017, @IngridF ! Big hugs.
Faith

 

[tomo41]

Thanks guys! I'll stop tommorrow at @natefaith place and donate it there

 

[frida1]

It's wonderful to donate your goods! For me in the US, the cost of replacing the poles and knife would easily be double the baggage cost you mention.

 

[tomo41]

It's wonderful to donate your goods! For me in the US, the cost of replacing the poles and knife would easily be double the baggage cost you mention.

Well, my both flight tickets costs the same as would the extra baggage for these things. It is actually cheaper to buy new ones home than carry these back. But it just doesn't seem right to throw it away just because of that. I'll be happy if my stuff can help someone else.