Basic travel questions from novice traveler

[Karen Mallory]

Yikes!    Take all medications in the original containers  (you don't care
how heavy the backpack is in the airplane) and then, if you want to
repackage, do so in Spain before you start your walk.  You can discard the
original containers then.

If you have meds left over when you are done, discard them at a pharmacy
before you leave Spain.  You might get away with your baggies at customs and
immigration, but if you don't, you're in for quite a bit of unpleasantness!
I wouldn't risk it.

Karen


----- Original Message -----
From: "Carla Dolce" <cjdolceaYAHOO.COM>
To: <GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU>
Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2004 11:32 PM
Subject: Basic travel questions from novice traveler


> I am traveling from USA (Denver) to London then to
> Biarritz and on to St. Jean Pied de Port to start the
> Camino.  I have never traveled outside US.
>
> My only luggage is, of course, my back pack.  Because
> of the many straps and strings on the back pack, I am
> placing it in a rip-stop nylon laundry bag to check it
> at the airport.  Is this a reasonable way to take the
> back pack to minimize damage?  The only alternative I
> can think of is a cardboard box.  Any suggestions for
> the best way to check the packpack at the airport will
> be appreciated.
>
> (I don't think I can carry it on board because of the
> Swiss army knife nail clips, etc.)
>
> Also, I am taking many vitamins and supplements, which
> I repackaged in small plastic baggies to avoid the
> weight of the original containers.  Does anyone know
> of any restrictions on getting vitamins and
> supplements (including the hormone DHEA) past customes
> in London or Biarritz?
>
> Thank you!
> CJD