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EXACTLY the same for me Annie, learned it from you. EXCEPT old ratty under wear which I throw away when I get there.I just wear my walking clothes, which for me is my Macabi skirt and a top.
I usually layer tops and put some leggings on because I generally get cold on the flight.
I wear my trail runners that I wear walking. That's the only pair of shoes I take.
I wear an old tshirt, old socks and old undies for my two travel days, then throw them away. Saves from having to think about doing laundry while dealing with jet lag, etc.EXACTLY the same for me Annie, learned it from you. EXCEPT old ratty under wear which I throw away when I get there.
Hi all
I've just been going through in detail my packed gear. Then thought... I need clothes to fly out in... So
Do I wear one of the trousers, t-shirt, socks, underwear from my packed list? I'll have in total.
Tshirts.. 1 long sleeve, 1 short sleeve, 1 vest type
2 Walking trousers
3 underpants
2 sports bras
3 pairs of socks
2 pairs of sock liners
1 shorts
1 leggings (to sleep/lounge in)
Wear them on the plane. Your profile says you are in the UK so your flight is short.What about boots?
No need to change your wardrobe for the business class lounge, nor for Paris. Both are used to poorly dressed tourists.I read this with interest, however my dilemma is that I was generously gifted with business class tickets for my flight(s) from Australia. I am now trying to hunt down a merino dress that will serve many purposes: the flight, the business class lounge, a couple of days of sightseeing in Paris (never been before) and then hoping to use it in the evenings after walking or even as a nightie. Any suggestions welcomed!
I wouldn't worry about "dressing up" for business class. Though a merino dress is a wonderful thing! That's all I wore for my Camino last year. But mine are homemade, so I can't recommend anything.I read this with interest, however my dilemma is that I was generously gifted with business class tickets for my flight(s) from Australia. I am now trying to hunt down a merino dress that will serve many purposes: the flight, the business class lounge, a couple of days of sightseeing in Paris (never been before) and then hoping to use it in the evenings after walking or even as a nightie. Any suggestions welcomed!
Is that fair to the people of Madrid?I wear my walking clothes. Except underwear. @Tigger was horrified at the old ratty holey (definitely not holy) underpants I save up to wear and throw away during the first few days while travelling.
Ha ha. You are so bad.Is that fair to the people of Madrid?
@trecile, these are pristine in comparison to what I witnessed chez Kanga! My eyes...my eyes!!!!!Ha ha. You are so bad.
Oh my!@trecile, these are pristine in comparison to what I witnessed chez Kanga! My eyes...my eyes!!!!!
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We so need a laugh button!EXACTLY the same for me Annie, learned it from you. EXCEPT old ratty under wear which I throw away when I get there.
How about http://www.kathmandu.com.au/womens/clothing/dresses-and-skirts/yatra-womens-dress.htmlI read this with interest, however my dilemma is that I was generously gifted with business class tickets for my flight(s) from Australia. I am now trying to hunt down a merino dress that will serve many purposes: the flight, the business class lounge, a couple of days of sightseeing in Paris (never been before) and then hoping to use it in the evenings after walking or even as a nightie. Any suggestions welcomed!
Thanks Trigger, that looks like just what I pictured in my mind. It will be the first (and possibly last) time I get to sit up the pointy end of the plane, so don't want to look or feel too out of place.How about http://www.kathmandu.com.au/womens/clothing/dresses-and-skirts/yatra-womens-dress.html
I don't have it but it looks nice!
@trecile, these are pristine in comparison to what I witnessed chez Kanga! My eyes...my eyes!!!!!
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Thanks all for your advice. Yes Kanga, the shoes, still hoping to find some that can suit both (maybe wishful thinking) . Clothes to come back in - that gives me a good excuse to go shopping at the end. I do know that I am overthinking it all
All jokes aside, it was with reverence when @Kanga removed these from the glass case laid out on black velvet in her bedroom to show me, with due respect to their age and exemplary service. They are the VC of Bonds Cottontails.how can people bear to part with family heirlooms such as these? Surely there must be some great emotional or historic value therein. Perhaps a donation to a museum might be in order?
What I love most is the flight home when you generally look and smell like homeless bum and you are probably flying with people from your hometown who you may actually see again.
That smell! That wonderful pilgrim odor that cloaks us in a post walk halo. We are so plain and boring after a few weeks home when everything is washed and folded and stored. Biarritzdon, just explain it is an expensive French cologne you are trying out, "Eu du Blister".how can people bear to part with family heirlooms such as these? Surely there must be some great emotional or historic value therein. Perhaps a donation to a museum might be in order?
Hi all
I've just been going through in detail my packed gear. Then thought... I need clothes to fly out in...
I read this with interest, however my dilemma is that I was generously gifted with business class tickets for my flight(s) from Australia. I am now trying to hunt down a merino dress that will serve many purposes: the flight, the business class lounge, a couple of days of sightseeing in Paris (never been before) and then hoping to use it in the evenings after walking or even as a nightie. Any suggestions welcomed!
That smell! That wonderful pilgrim odor that cloaks us in a post walk halo. We are so plain and boring after a few weeks home when everything is washed and folded and stored. Biarritzdon, just explain it is an expensive French cologne you are trying out, "Eu du Blister".
If we start a Museum for Historic Undergarments, let's let this guy know. He sold coffee at a little outdoor stand and had a box out front that held artifacts.View attachment 32673
What about boots?
...because when I am walking and perhaps only sitting intermittently I can cope with a waisted garment...shorts which keeps them up. In a seated position in an aeroplane for 24+ hours from Australia I prefer to be waistless ( as opposed to wasted, though that or Valium is always an option) so am trying to plan accordingly. I am wondering whether my 'clown pants' ( Peter Alexander REALLY lightweight lurid striped PJ bottoms) would be acceptable? I would prefer to wear my old comfy nightie but I think that is going a bit far!I wear my walking clothes almost every else, so why not on the airplane?
Janine, what worked well for me was to take an old, soft, knee-length black stretch-knit skirt that I wore with black tights and one of my quick-dry hiking shirts. I could wear it after-hikes in towns also. I'd taken lightweight black slipper-like shoes for after-hike shoes. Add a pretty scarf, et voila.I read this with interest, however my dilemma is that I was generously gifted with business class tickets for my flight(s) from Australia. I am now trying to hunt down a merino dress that will serve many purposes: the flight, the business class lounge, a couple of days of sightseeing in Paris (never been before) and then hoping to use it in the evenings after walking or even as a nightie. Any suggestions welcomed!
I can vouch for that. When we met we were both in Camino uniform!I wear my walking clothes almost every else, so why not on the airplane?
Hey, I put an empty beer can into that box as I was not looking for a wife. Ended up walking to the End of the Earth with a German woman who may become my wife this summer.That smell! That wonderful pilgrim odor that cloaks us in a post walk halo. We are so plain and boring after a few weeks home when everything is washed and folded and stored. Biarritzdon, just explain it is an expensive French cologne you are trying out, "Eu du Blister".
If we start a Museum for Historic Undergarments, let's let this guy know. He sold coffee at a little outdoor stand and had a box out front that held artifacts.View attachment 32673
Hey
Hey, I put an empty beer can into that box as I was not looking for a wife. Ended up walking to the End of the Earth with a German woman who may become my wife this summer.
Don't any of you wash while on the Camino?Ah, but we are returning pilgrims now: And thus we can call it "Odour of Sanctity".
Don't any of you wash while on the Camino?
Nope I wasn't
Note to self: Empty beer cans are trouble, always use full beer cans when tempting magic.Hey
Hey, I put an empty beer can into that box as I was not looking for a wife. Ended up walking to the End of the Earth with a German woman who may become my wife this summer.
My caminos start with the first step out of my front door, so I am always dressed the way I will be for the next month. Walking gear must be about THE most comfortable travel clothing in any case? Just kick off your boots on the aeroplane...Buy any city clothes for a city break at the end of your trip. My boots are always a disgrace as I gave up trying to keep them clean and tidy about 100km into my first camino 2015.
...because when I am walking and perhaps only sitting intermittently I can cope with a waisted garment...shorts which keeps them up. In a seated position in an aeroplane for 24+ hours from Australia I prefer to be waistless ( as opposed to wasted, though that or Valium is always an option) so am trying to plan accordingly. I am wondering whether my 'clown pants' ( Peter Alexander REALLY lightweight lurid striped PJ bottoms) would be acceptable? I would prefer to wear my old comfy nightie but I think that is going a bit far!
Off topic, I know, but one of my coffee haunts has a sign on the wall saying, "Anyone looking for a husband has obviously never had one."If we start a Museum for Historic Undergarments, let's let this guy know. He sold coffee at a little outdoor stand and had a box out front that held artifacts.View attachment 32673.....["Looking for a husband? Leave your underwear here ......."]
BTW it was Kanga with the barely help together (pun intended) elastic free knickers! I favour carefully selected and tested brand new 'm'undies'!Wasted is always an option, however, should you choose to start singing during the flight, and are not surrounded by music lovers (or maybe if you are) you could be thrown off the plane and that would be counter productive.
The clown pants could come in handy by keeping your aged knickers (saved especially for the flight) more or less in place should the elastic give way on a trip to the loo.
Ah, I am so confused at times. I do recall the advice given me by a marathon runner: Never embark on aNY form of race in with old underwear or shoelaces.BTW it was Kanga with the barely help together (pun intended) elastic free knickers! I favour carefully selected and tested brand new 'm'undies'!
Thank you. You helped me loads. I've just ordered a day bag too.If you are traveling solely for the Camino, I recommend traveling in one complete daily Camino outfit. This INCLUDES your hiking boots and two pair of socks, liner and outer (if that is your sock solution). If you get cold on an overnight flight, use the light fleece you are bringing for the Camino.
This reduces the volume in your carry-on or checked luggage. Also, the boots are likely the heaviest pair of footware you have. So that helps with meeting checked weight limits.
For a small, carry on bag, I always use as my "day bag," a siliconized nylon 16-liter Sea to Summit "Sling Bag." You can find them on Amazon. it compresses to the size of a large kiwi fruit in it's own clip on sack. It weighs nearly nothing....really!
When opened, it has a zip-top closure to deter casual thievery, is waterproof, and holds a lot of stuff. The permanently-mounted strap is long enough to go cross chest (for safety and security). The Sling Bag comes in about 5-6 colors to suit your personal style.
For flying to and from, this is where all my personal stuff, medications, small electronics and necessary papers go. It facilitates security screening if you empty all your cargo pockets FIRST into the sack.
Once arrived, the back is compressed and attached to my rucksack shoulder harness, the contents go into my cargo pockets and the rucksack.
Along the Camino, this easily available bag is used to do shopping, touring, as a laundry bag, and as a pillow at night (when stuffed with clothes). It also works as a shower bag to hold all my valuables in an albergue shower stall situation. If there is no hook, it can sit on the floor as easily.
Once at Santiago or at a multi-day stop en-route, this becomes my day-bag for touring, shopping, etc.
I hope this helps.
I wore old sweats and a t shirt that I left at the first hostel. I wanted to leave my backpack " intact". I wore my hiking shoes be they were the heaviest. Slept on plane in my socks! This worked great for me. Buen Camino!Hi all
I've just been going through in detail my packed gear. Then thought... I need clothes to fly out in... So
Do I wear one of the trousers, t-shirt, socks, underwear from my packed list? I'll have in total.
Tshirts.. 1 long sleeve, 1 short sleeve, 1 vest type
2 Walking trousers
3 underpants
2 sports bras
3 pairs of socks
2 pairs of sock liners
1 shorts
1 leggings (to sleep/lounge in)
And what about footwear? Do I wear my walking boots to fly out in? Other than that I'll have my walking sandles and flip flops which I don't really want to wear as its still cold and wet..
I could wear old trainers and leave them in the first hostel I suppose but that still means I'll be carrying boots, sandles and flip flops in my backpack. What do people usually do to travel in.. ? Hopefully this is my final dilemma as I've only 2 weeks to go now...sooo excited.
Regardless of what anyone else says, I think you're a class act for wanting to look nice on the plane.Hi all
I've just been going through in detail my packed gear. Then thought... I need clothes to fly out in... So
Do I wear one of the trousers, t-shirt, socks, underwear from my packed list? I'll have in total.
Tshirts.. 1 long sleeve, 1 short sleeve, 1 vest type
2 Walking trousers
3 underpants
2 sports bras
3 pairs of socks
2 pairs of sock liners
1 shorts
1 leggings (to sleep/lounge in)
And what about footwear? Do I wear my walking boots to fly out in? Other than that I'll have my walking sandles and flip flops which I don't really want to wear as its still cold and wet..
I could wear old trainers and leave them in the first hostel I suppose but that still means I'll be carrying boots, sandles and flip flops in my backpack. What do people usually do to travel in.. ? Hopefully this is my final dilemma as I've only 2 weeks to go now...sooo excited.
Thanks Joy. I will wear my boots on flight and like you I'll slip them off. Buen Camino JoyI wore old sweats and a t shirt that I left at the first hostel. I wanted to leave my backpack " intact". I wore my hiking shoes be they were the heaviest. Slept on plane in my socks! This worked great for me. Buen Camino!
Well thank you very much Gregory.. I think you a polite, considerate gentleman for thinking I'm a class act...Regardless of what anyone else says, I think you're a class act for wanting to look nice on the plane.
To fly out? Why wings of course! (Sorry, couldnt help myself)Hi all
I've just been going through in detail my packed gear. Then thought... I need clothes to fly out in... So
Do I wear one of the trousers, t-shirt, socks, underwear from my packed list? I'll have in total.
Tshirts.. 1 long sleeve, 1 short sleeve, 1 vest type
2 Walking trousers
3 underpants
2 sports bras
3 pairs of socks
2 pairs of sock liners
1 shorts
1 leggings (to sleep/lounge in)
And what about footwear? Do I wear my walking boots to fly out in? Other than that I'll have my walking sandles and flip flops which I don't really want to wear as its still cold and wet..
I could wear old trainers and leave them in the first hostel I suppose but that still means I'll be carrying boots, sandles and flip flops in my backpack. What do people usually do to travel in.. ? Hopefully this is my final dilemma as I've only 2 weeks to go now...sooo excited.
I am starting in Burgos on April 2 (did SJPdP to Burgos last year), and just read a suggestion to wear old underwear you can throw out after your first day and save your camino underwear, to avoid having to wash earlier. Otherwise, I wear one of my hiking outfits, with my running shoes.Hi all
I've just been going through in detail my packed gear. Then thought... I need clothes to fly out in... So
Do I wear one of the trousers, t-shirt, socks, underwear from my packed list? I'll have in total.
Tshirts.. 1 long sleeve, 1 short sleeve, 1 vest type
2 Walking trousers
3 underpants
2 sports bras
3 pairs of socks
2 pairs of sock liners
1 shorts
1 leggings (to sleep/lounge in)
And what about footwear? Do I wear my walking boots to fly out in? Other than that I'll have my walking sandles and flip flops which I don't really want to wear as its still cold and wet..
I could wear old trainers and leave them in the first hostel I suppose but that still means I'll be carrying boots, sandles and flip flops in my backpack. What do people usually do to travel in.. ? Hopefully this is my final dilemma as I've only 2 weeks to go now...sooo excited.
Me too! Let me know when you find the merino dress.I read this with interest, however my dilemma is that I was generously gifted with business class tickets for my flight(s) from Australia. I am now trying to hunt down a merino dress that will serve many purposes: the flight, the business class lounge, a couple of days of sightseeing in Paris (never been before) and then hoping to use it in the evenings after walking or even as a nightie. Any suggestions welcomed!
We must be doing about the exact sameI read this with interest, however my dilemma is that I was generously gifted with business class tickets for my flight(s) from Australia. I am now trying to hunt down a merino dress that will serve many purposes: the flight, the business class lounge, a couple of days of sightseeing in Paris (never been before) and then hoping to use it in the evenings after walking or even as a nightie. Any suggestions welcomed!
Thanks Beth. I am too doing this.. Wearing old underwear to throw away and walking clothes and boots.. Buen CaminoI am starting in Burgos on April 2 (did SJPdP to Burgos last year), and just read a suggestion to wear old underwear you can throw out after your first day and save your camino underwear, to avoid having to wash earlier. Otherwise, I wear one of my hiking outfits, with my running shoes.
Regardless of what anyone else says, I think you're a class act for wanting to look nice on the plane.
Haha! Apparently United has barred a few young girls from boarding because they were wearing leggings.
Ok, they were "pass flyers", relatives of United employees, and sonce they are flying for free, they have to follow the employee dress code.
I'm going to check out the Kathmandu Yatra dress that Tigger suggested and also look at an Icebreaker Allure dress as I think they will both fit the bill. Highlandshiker's suggestion of adding a pretty scarf is a really good one as well. All being said, my Camino is not until May 2018, but with the current sales here I figure it's a good time to be looking. I'm enjoying the planning and this forum is such a great source of equipment and clothing ideas.Me too! Let me know when you find the merino dress.
Janine, I'm one of the old fashioned who still like to feel I've dressed 'nice' for the plane, especially when I travel in Business Class. I do as many have suggested and choose something for my top that I'm no longer wanting but feel dressed up enough in (with boots and walking pants!) that I can donate when I arrive. If I was travelling to Paris before my Camino I'd do the same with bottoms and shoes, for a couple of days also if necessary, that way the backpack stays packed ready to being your Camino. I also do that with socks, undies, bras that I can throw away and start fresh on the Camino without the need to wash in the first few days of travelling. Ice Breaker have a great dress if thats the way you choose to go. Buen Camino.I read this with interest, however my dilemma is that I was generously gifted with business class tickets for my flight(s) from Australia. I am now trying to hunt down a merino dress that will serve many purposes: the flight, the business class lounge, a couple of days of sightseeing in Paris (never been before) and then hoping to use it in the evenings after walking or even as a nightie. Any suggestions welcomed!
Who do you donate to?I especially like to start my Camino with everything clean and fresh in my back. Donating is the way to go. It also helps me clean out my over stocked closet
I either give to one of the Albergues or at the front desk of one of the Pensiones or hotels. Never a shortage for someone wanting these....They are not scruffy old clothes but rather neat, close to new clothes that I just don't seem to wear anymore or ever! There is nothing wrong with them and I suspect they are saved for Pilgrims who may need something or shared between the owners etc....Who do you donate to?
Yes BillyJane70 - I'm very spoilt. I recently reached a special "0" Birthday and my very special husband surprised me with this a a gift. It is such an indulgence and I plan to make the very most of it, all of course with the pretence that I need to ensure that I am well rested and fed before embarking on my adventure.I'm so jealous of anyone who gets to fly Business from Australia. What a blessing. Send those of us sitting down the back some leg - stretching good juju, please
Enjoy every minute of it. Will be wonderfulYes BillyJane70 - I'm very spoilt. I recently reached a special "0" Birthday and my very special husband surprised me with this a a gift. It is such an indulgence and I plan to make the very most of it, all of course with the pretence that I need to ensure that I am well rested and fed before embarking on my adventure.
@ Kanga, the meek shall inherit 74D, 74E, 74F AND 74G@BillyJane70 the biggest insult I've experienced was when my husband and I were flying to the UK from Sydney a few years ago. He was going for work. He got to fly up the pointy end, with the fully lie-down bed seats and great food, while I was stuck in the sardine can end, eating out of cardboard. However, when we got to Singapore the plane emptied, and I got four full seats in a row down the back. Bliss! My bed was actually more comfortable than his.
Now THAT is flying! That must have been amazing.My first really long haul flight was in 1959 (yes, I'm that old). I was a small child. We flew in a Constellation that did, indeed, have beds - six of them. Where the luggage racks are now, there were bunk beds with curtains, and my mother and I were lucky enough to have two of them.
Did I ever tell you about the time I flew first class from Sydney to London? Yes, my daughter was with me, a Qantas executive and it cost me AUD$500. Read and weep, a once in a lifetime experience.I'm so jealous of anyone who gets to fly Business from Australia. What a blessing. Send those of us sitting down the back some leg - stretching good juju, please
Happy Birthday I'm sure you Deserve to be spoilt &Enjoy every minute of it. Will be wonderfulAnd HB for your special "0"
18th April from Sydney here to Madrid!Happy Birthday I'm sure you Deserve to be spoilt &
I'm flying from Sydney Australia On the 19th so 17 Sleeps & counting
Bien CAMINO
how can people bear to part with family heirlooms such as these? Surely there must be some great emotional or historic value therein. Perhaps a donation to a museum might be in order?
Hi thereI read this with interest, however my dilemma is that I was generously gifted with business class tickets for my flight(s) from Australia. I am now trying to hunt down a merino dress that will serve many purposes: the flight, the business class lounge, a couple of days of sightseeing in Paris (never been before) and then hoping to use it in the evenings after walking or even as a nightie. Any suggestions welcomed!
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