airport customs and security

[wisdom's aspirant]

I learned last year that any airport security person seems to have the
authority to take any item  he perceives as a possible danger.
I don't know the name of those little aluminum clips, very popular now, that
you can use to hang things on your pack. I gave those up to a nervous
inspector in Paris!
I made it back from Canada with a wooden walking stick, a gift that would
not fit in my luggage. But every single security person told me that the
next person probably would not let it pass.

I think that, if you have any doubt whatsoever, and you actually want to
have the "questionable" item with you, you should put it in the bag you
check.

Deanna
wisdom's aspirant
child of earth
daughter of time


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeffrey Crawley" <jeffrey.crawleyaFABERMAUNSELL.COM>
To: <GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU>
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 2:44 AM
Subject: Re: Taking a walking stick


> Philip,
>
> If it is telescopic will it not fit INSIDE the pack? Mine did though it
was
> a tall 65 litre pack.
>
> Or even fitted to the loops outside and backed up with duck tape (always
> worth taking).
>
> Safe trip, enjoy Spain and don't forget to stay at Rabanal del Camino
>
> Jeffrey
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: name: Philip J. Judd [mailto:PJUDD35aAOL.COM]
> Sent: 26 February 2003 22:21
> To: GOCAMINO
> Subject: Taking a walking stick
>
>
> I have enjoyed  the e-mails even if they are getting fast a furious. I
leave
> 4/24 and begin my journey from Pamplona on 4/27 or 28. My question is
> this...I have purchased a telescopic walking stick..can I carry this on
the
> plane??? If not , I then assume I will have to check it in. Any
suggestions
> from those who faced this question leaving from the United States? P.S. I
am
> looking forward ti those cheese and bread breakfasts. Phil Judd
>