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Hasn't everyone at some point?did you lose anything on the Camino?
Yes to precious!Was it something precious or just one of those items you manage to live without? And the big question—did you ever get it back? I’d love to hear your stories!
haha what a ride! That was a fun read, thanks for the link. I would definitely be devastated if I lost my credential too (I'll make sure I put my address on it next time).Hasn't everyone at some point?
Yes to precious!
One night I splurged and stayed at a very nice CR on the Invierno, and my credential must have slipped between the two single beds that had been pushed together to make a double. I didn't notice until the next day. The story had a wonderful ending, thanks to this forum and the amigas who were behind me:
The charger is a classic. I remember when I was checking in to an Albergue and a guy asked the hospitaleiro If they had a spare charger he could borrow. Then the hospitaleiro rolls his eyes and opens a drawer with a crazy tangle of probably 30 of them, any brand and model you could think of.I left my thyroid medicine in one albergue. Went back for it, only to find it gone. Fortunately, it doesn't require a prescription in Spain. (And it costs less than my USA co-pay.)
Forgot my phone charger another time, but remembered before I left the building. But those five minutes were enough for another guy to disappear with it.
Left an iPad in Viana. Returned to find the albergue locked. Got the iPad back, but it took 15-20 minutes to find someone who knew who to call, and an hour for that person to show up and unlock.
I, too, remember a very touching, heartwarming story about a lost teddybear and then someone found it much later (I think). Maybe someone will be able to find the thread.Not too long ago I did a forum search looking for the tale of a boy's lost teddy bear. I had no luck. Can anyone else find it?
Well, since you asked, the one item I lost proved to be a bit challenging since I lost my mind. However, my wife told me it really no big deal since I never had much of one to begin with so you can see that life often balances out. ChuckI’m just two weeks away from my next Camino, and of course, I’m in full-on research mode—scrolling through every forum I can find (yes, that includes Reddit). One thing I’ve noticed? The number of posts about lost items. Some of them are pretty hilarious, like the guy who forgot his pants at the albergue. But then there are the more heart-sinking ones, like people losing their documents or Camino credentials.
During my last Camino there was this pilgrim who was absolutely crushed because she lost a rosary that had belonged to her grandmother. But what made it heartwarming was how all the other pilgrims rallied together spreading the word, trying to help her find it. Camino magic at its finest!
As for me, I wasn’t spared from the forgetfulness either. I lost a sock that was drying on my backpack, and one morning, I left my towel behind at an albergue. Luckily, the next albergue had a donativos box, and I scored a new one. Sure, it was ridiculously tiny, but to me it was proof that the Camino indeed provides.
So now I’m curious—did you lose anything on the Camino? Was it something precious or just one of those items you manage to live without? And the big question—did you ever get it back? I’d love to hear your stories!
Oh yes, I forgot...I've lost 2 pr. sunglasses, and my favorite camino hat I forgot at a restaurant.I left a knee brace around Foncebedaon at my hotel but thankfully had a second with me. Lost a pair of sunglasses half way to Puenta la Reina. And I broke 3 pairs of reading glasses. Nothing that wasn't easily replaced.
Thanks, CW! I appreciated finding your bottles. They kept me supplied throughout my Camino.The thing(s) I've lost the most were the bottles of shampoo. I would buy a reasonably large bottle and use it for the shower and to do laundry.
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