Lost & Found Missing hiking pole—Grañón donativo

[Sssnek]

Hello! I think someone staying at the San Juan Batista donativo last night May have accidentally taken my hiking pole! I would love it back, these things are becoming extensions of myself lol. It’s one of the popular green ones, but I replaced the tips with red rubber ones from decathelon.




Let me know if you have it! No hard feelings, that stairway is super dark in the morning.

 

[Pafayac]

I do not understand: somebody take one pole from you in Grañon ?
I hope it is a mistake. Did you find another lonely pole left in the donativo ? It is hard to understand how a pair can be separated...
Anyway, I suggest you to call the gites after Grañon (this kind of stick seems to be quite rare) and I wish you to find it back.

 

[Sssnek]

I know, a little silly right? Like I said though, we were in a stone church with very few windows in the staircase! I choose to believe this was someone’s “oopsie” moment lol

 

[peregrino_tom]

Sssnek - I hope you a reunited with your pole.
On a side note, I felt a small wave of nostalgia when I saw those floormats in your pic. They look like the same ones we had in 2008 and 2018... (but I don't recall anyone layering them - I think we just had one each?) I don't think anyone slept well, but we all had an unforgettably amazing time! Buen camino

 

[Sssnek]

They look like the same ones we had in 2008 and 2018... (but I don't recall anyone layering them - I think we just had one each?) I don't think anyone slept well, but we all had an unforgettably amazing time!

I would not be surprised to learn they are the same mats! It was no feather mattress, but the experience was very worthwhile.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I do not understand: somebody take one pole from you in Grañon ?
I hope it is a mistake. Did you find another lonely pole left in the donativo ? It is hard to understand how a pair can be separated...
Anyway, I suggest you to call the gites after Grañon (this kind of stick seems to be quite rare) and I wish you to find it back.

I would never take someone's elses hiking pole, but my preference is to use only one pole. I don't think it is as unusual as it may seem.

 

[Pafayac]

Using a single pole is generally not advised: better choices are 2 poles or no poles.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Using a single pole is generally not advised: better choices are 2 poles or no poles.

I've used one pole on seven long Caminos, soon to be my eighth, as I start next week on the Camino de Madrid. Some people use a bamboo stick or a purchased and lovely hand crafted staff. I'll switch to two poles if/when I finally may need to. I enjoy the freedom of one hand entirely free, mostly for taking oodles of pictures or holding a granola bar or piece of fruit while walking...we are all different.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Using a single pole is generally not advised: better choices are 2 poles or no poles.

No poles? walking through thick, watery mud puddles or a steep downhill...no thanks.
I'm not walking crooked yet only using the one. That said, I bring two for the "what if". EDIT: or as a loaner.

 

[ELHS220]

Hello! I think someone staying at the San Juan Batista donativo last night May have accidentally taken my hiking pole! I would love it back, these things are becoming extensions of myself lol. It’s one of the popular green ones, but I replaced the tips with red rubber ones from decathelon.

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Let me know if you have it! No hard feelings, that stairway is super dark in the morning.

Fortunately, poles are much more easily replaced by another pole (or substitute) than are shoes. But even so, like with shoes, I keep very close tabs on mine whenever they are not attached to my hands. Mistake or not, I hope you get it back or quickly find a suitable replacement.

 

[J Willhaus]

There may not be a place a place to source a new one now until Burgos?

 

[williamlittig]

Hello! I think someone staying at the San Juan Batista donativo last night May have accidentally taken my hiking pole! I would love it back, these things are becoming extensions of myself lol. It’s one of the popular green ones, but I replaced the tips with red rubber ones from decathelon.

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Let me know if you have it! No hard feelings, that stairway is super dark in the morning.

I’m in Sanyo Domingo heade to Belorado tomorrow Tuesday. I have poles I don’t use if I can catch you. I give small charms”Dove of Peace” long silver hair, orange sling pack

 

[Saint Mike II]

Hola @Sssnek sorry to hear about your misfortune. Unfortunately I don’t think this was bad luck or accidental. We seem to be seeing increasing reports of plain old fashion “theft”. Is it attributable to change of season, or just that this season there is a different type of pilgrim? I have no answer.
Hopefully you will be reunited with your friendly pole.
(Mods I tried to be respectful, please allow this one. Cheers) Buen Camino.

 

[Sssnek]

I’m in Sanyo Domingo heade to Belorado tomorrow Tuesday. I have poles I don’t use if I can catch you. I give small charms”Dove of Peace” long silver hair, orange sling pack

How kind! I’m headed out of Tosantos this morning so probably not in the cards today but I’ll look out for you on the Camino! I wear a yellow ball cap with a bee on it

 

[Sssnek]

Hola @Sssnek sorry to hear about your misfortune. Unfortunately I don’t think this was bad luck or accidental. We seem to be seeing increasing reports of plain old fashion “theft”.

Yes, I know that someone could have taken it on purpose. That would be disappointing, but maybe they need it more. For me, being on the Camino is a privilege and all of it is part of the journey. I am sorry to hear that this has been a struggle for others on the Camino as well.

 

[Sssnek]

I have acquired a new set of hiking poles, and wish my old ones the best of luck on their future Caminos

 

[VNwalking]

I love your attitude and your choices of where to put your energy!

Your balance reminds me of a haiku from Ryokan, a Japanese hermit whose meager hut had been stripped of his few possessions:

The thief left it behind:
the moon
at my window

Buen camino, good peregrina!