Walking staffs/Laurie

[Xosé Manuel Alvariño]

Great info, Laurie, thanks. Am still at odds re: transporting my backpack, any suggestions?

Xosé Manuel, Miami


In a message dated 6/9/2003 1:19:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, LREYNOLDaLAW.UIUC.EDU writes:

> I know there is a wide range of opinion on walking sticks.  My own 50+ year
> old knees greatly appreciated the use of two collapsible walking sticks,
> particularly on muddy descents.  I particularly like the fact that the
> handles are "ergonomically placed" so that my hand/wrist/arm did not get
> messed up.  The sticks tucked easily into bungee cord attachments on the
> side of my pack and were generally not a pain at all when walking on level
> ground(we also used them frequently as clothes line substitutes when draped
> between two chairs or some other creative placement).
>
> As far as transporting the sticks, I have twice followed this procedure -- I
> check them in the airport in a large sturdy mailing tube. (It is correct
> that post 9-11, they cannot be brought on board).  This web site has general
> information on outdoor equipment and airplane security.
> http://www.abovethetreeswilderness.com/geartran.htm ) Upon arrival in
> Madrid, I take out the sticks and place in the tube a few things that I want
> for post-camino time in Santiago and beyond (basically one nice set of
> clothes).  They are rolled up and actually come out of the tube a month
> later looking pretty good.  I send the tube to the hostal in Santiago where
> I have a reservation and the proprietors hold on to the package till I
> arrive.  Then I don't have to worry about finding another
> tube for checking
> my walking sticks on the return trip.
> Regards, Laurie