Badchap

New Member From Melbourne Australia

Joined: Jan 26, 2024

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  Badchap replied to the thread Post Camino luggage.
  
  Thanks so much for your replies and those links!
  
  Oct 13, 2024
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  Badchap reacted to MassNative's post in the thread Post Camino luggage with Like.
  
  We did this in Nov. 2022, shipped home (USA) hiking poles and other hiking specific items we would not need for the rest of our trip. The Correos clerk in Santiago,was very helpful to us preparing the shipment. We were quoted an estimated...
  
  Oct 13, 2024
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  Badchap reacted to ivar's post in the thread Post Camino luggage with Like.
  
  Another option is using Mailboxes ETC in Santiago (they have two offices, each in google maps for them). I also offer this service here with DHL: https://casaivar.com/shipping-from-santiago-de-compostela/
  
  Oct 12, 2024
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  Badchap reacted to Tincatinker's post in the thread Post Camino luggage with Like.
  
  Try here https://www.correos.es/es/en/individuals/send/send-abroad/parcels-abroad Or just go to the Correos at Rúa do Franco, 4, in Santiago. They will have advice and packaging available and, they are very used to meeting the needs of...
  
  Oct 12, 2024
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  Badchap posted the thread Post Camino luggage in 🧳 Traveling & Transport to/from/along the camino.
  
  Hi there, I’m currently on the Camino. After I arrive in Santiago I still have a few weeks travel. I’d like to post my backpack, hiking poles and some other bits & pieces home to Australia. Do I just find a Correos office in Santiago? (Im having...
  
  Oct 12, 2024
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  Badchap reacted to Trekker One's post in the thread What would you tell a new pilgrim NOT to do ? with Like.
  
  Take photos, but make sure you enjoy the subject first be it a spectacular sunset/sunrise, landscape, architecture or the company of another person. Photos never really capture the moment as well as being present in the moment and enjoying them...
  
  Aug 24, 2024
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  Badchap replied to the thread What would you tell a new pilgrim NOT to do ?.
  
  Nah. Do not forget your earplugs.
  
  Aug 24, 2024
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  Badchap reacted to Anthony18's post in the thread What would you tell a new pilgrim NOT to do ? with Like.
  
  Don’t wake a snoring pilgrim to tell him to sleep on his side because his/her snoring bothers you. Get a private room, or go home. Almost knocked the snot out of someone for pulling that on me.
  
  Aug 24, 2024
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  Badchap reacted to K_Lynn's post in the thread What would you tell a new pilgrim NOT to do ? with Like.
  
  Don't litter. Don't pick fruit from orchards. Don't stomp into the field of sunflowers for the perfect Instagram photo. Don't pick seed out of sunflowers to create smiley faces or arrows. Don't make a ton of noise leaving an albergue in the...
  
  Aug 24, 2024
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