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- Sep 15, 2017, 9:04pm
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- New ZealandWellingtonKapiti Coast DistrictRaumati SouthMataihuka40°55’59” S 174°58’45” E
Two more days, three sleeps...
September 15, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
So just two days until pre-camino preparation ends and Europe here I come. I had great intentions to finalise my packing earlier this week noting that little additions kept creeping into my backpack!! I realised I needed to shed another kilo. Decisions about carrying a smarter outfit for Paris, extra socks etc. In the end with a minor tweak or two and my weight goal was achieved. an extra bonus was that now the pack fits into the drysac that will become it's waterproof liner once the international flight is over. I've decided to checkin my pack, taking the risk on lost luggage. I'm wearing my hiking shoes so anything else is replaceable. I just hope I'm not tested on that.
So final list...a point of obsession with potential pilgrims that I vowed not to develop.....fail!
Note: clean alternative hiking clothes donned after day's walk and showering is both dinnerwear and Pjs
Wearing for travel
- lightweight, quick-drying trousers
- merino T-shirt
- merino link zip jacket
- merino buff
Compression hose ...24 hours flight time
Underwear
Large light scarf....use as sarong, sheet, privacy screen....dress up0
Light weight shoulder bag that will function as front pack with essentials at hand and look presentable in the cities
Packed:
-Convertible hiking trousers
-Merino T-shirt
-Long sleeved ultra light icebreaker top
-ultra light down vest
Two merino knickers
Two pairs merino sox
Two sock liners
Nylon kneehiis
Spare bra
Light weight buff
One pair merino long leggings
Rain/windproof jacket
ALTUS poncho
Wool fingerless gloves
Crocs: for shower and non-walk relief
Peak hat
Sleeping bag
Money belt
8 kilt pins....clothes pegs and to pin wet clothes to backpack
Mini shampoo/conditioner
Small soap
Piece block deodorant
Sunblock
Tinted face block
Lip balm
Comb
Mini first aid... blister prevention
Foot balm
Camino guide
Smartphone, charger, powerboost
Transition lens glasses
Doglette mascot
Items to carry to Cruz de Ferro
Waterproof bag and hook for shower
To buy in France:
two walking poles
Sim card
Small knife
Euros
Money card
Passport
Pilgrim passport
Great to have that sorted finally!!
There's just the farewell dinner tomorrow night with family....then what? No more training ...goodbye to the comforts of home for two months. ... mi perra poco...Mi pequeño perro pobre..😢
"What has been done has been done, what has not been done, has not been done."Read more
Traveler You are well prepared. Have an awesome time
Traveler You've got this. What an experience this will be!! I'm beyond excited for you.
Jenny James exciting and excited! excellent packing in Camino readiness - and Paris in September