What to send ahead to SdC?

[jgpryde]

What special item does the veteran peregrino ship ahead to have waiting for them in Santiago?
I get the fresh set of clean clothes suitable for dinner in a nice restaurant and comfortable for the ride home.
Are there other things you wished you'd thought of at the end of your first Camino?

TIA,

-Jason

 

[SabsP]

What special item does the veteran peregrino ship ahead to have waiting for them in Santiago?
I get the fresh set of clean clothes suitable for dinner in a nice restaurant and comfortable for the ride home.
Are there other things you wished you'd thought of at the end of your first Camino?

TIA,

-Jason

I do not send anything ahead but then I only stay one or two days in Santiago before flying back home ( in Europe ). If you come transatlantic and will travel a bit more I can understand the extra luggage.
I did buy some trousers and a shirt though at spanish Zara and on two occasions I bought a pair of shoes from my favourite Spanish brand ( cheaper and more choice than when buying in Belgium ).

 

[Bradypus]

Nothing. If I've managed well enough without it for the better part of a month then I probably don't need it in Santiago either. With no need to move on the next morning I will have plenty of time and opportunity to wash, mend or replace anything vital in Santiago.

 

[Shefollowsarrows]

Ive used Ivars luggage storage 3 times and it was fantastic to have my iPad (for reading on the 15 hr flight home), fresh, non-pilgrim clothes, blow dryer, hair products, shoes, etc. It was also nice to have a checked bag to put my poles, knife, and items that I couldn't carry on the plane in my backpack.

 

[Anniesantiago]

I don't send anything ahead.
If I want clean clothes, Santiago has great inexpensive shopping.

 

[Ahhhs]

Yep. I send nothing ahead. I wait until I get home to stop wearing "pilgrim clothes." I see them as sort of a "badge of honor". And I like most of the things I carry although I do miss my jeans and cotton shirts.