[Gocamino] Pack transport question

Wed Apr 29 14:22:16 PDT 2009

I can´t speak for every albergue´s policies, but having your bag transported won´t bar you from staying at most places I know. Be aware, however, that sending your bag ahead does NOT save you a spot at the albergue, nor mark your place in the queue --- unless of course you´ve booked ahead at a private accommodation. 

Rebekah Scott 
www.moratinoslife.blogspot.com

"Confront the dark parts of yourself. … Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing."   -- August Wilson

--- On Wed, 4/29/09, deb berman <dberman101 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> From: deb berman <dberman101 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Gocamino] Fw: Re:  Robert's back pain
> To: highbell at sbcglobal.net, gocamino at oakapple.net
> Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 9:26 PM
> 
> I have a question about pack transport. I read somewhere
> that pilgrims who don't carry their own packs may not be
> allowed to stay at some of the albergues. Does anyone have
> any information about this? It doesn't seem fair, especially
> if a person has blisters or an injury. Maybe the refugios
> used to have this rule and no it no longer exists---I think
> I read this in someone's Camino account that took place
> 10-12 years ago, but am not sure. I ask because the first
> time I walked the Camino Francés, my sister (age 69) joined
> me for part of it and I hired pack transporters during her
> portion, but we weren't staying in the albergues. This fall
> I am planning to walk again and stay in the albergues...and
> would like to know if use of the pack transport option could
> cause other problems, like being denied access to an
> albergue. Thanks,Deborah
> 
> > Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:27:45 -0700
> > From: highbell at sbcglobal.net
> > To: gocamino at oakapple.net
> > Subject: [Gocamino] Fw: Re:  Robert's back pain
> > 
> > I used them in France.  I had many blisters, and
> someone suggested that the weight of my pack was the
> culprit.  They were very helpful, prompt and even (by
> luck) had some one who spoke English when I made multi-day
> plans.
> > Good luck,
> > Bridget
> > 
> > --- On Tue, 4/28/09, patrush1 at verizon.net
> <patrush1 at verizon.net>
> wrote:
> > 
> > From: patrush1 at verizon.net
> <patrush1 at verizon.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Gocamino] Robert's back pain
> > To: "deb berman" <dberman101 at hotmail.com>,
> "Janet Burgos" <sigburgos at gmail.com>
> > Cc: gocamino at oakapple.net,
> backpack45 at yahoo.com
> > Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 6:12 PM
> > 
> > I believe that the French company Transbagage is now
> operating on the Camino
> > Francis.  If this is so, it is worth
> investigating, Robert.  They will
> > transport your pack from refugio to refugio (at a
> price of course) and will
> > sometimes transport you as well.  Pat Rush,
> beautiful warm and sunny upper New
> > York state
> > 
> > --- On Tue, 4/28/09, Janet Burgos <sigburgos at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > From: Janet Burgos <sigburgos at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Gocamino] Robert's back pain
> > To: "deb berman" <dberman101 at hotmail.com>
> > Cc: gocamino at oakapple.net,
> backpack45 at yahoo.com
> > Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 8:37 PM
> > 
> > 
> > Robert and all backpained  hikers   
> There are many resources along the
> > path,  I found it useful to send my pack ahead of
> me severral times, ask
> > along the way and you will find the answers you need,
> they are there  Peace
> > and Buen Camino     Janet
> > 
> > On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 4:11 PM, deb berman <dberman101 at hotmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > 
> >>
> >> Hi Robert,
> >> I hope your back problem clears up soon. What an
> inconvenient time for
> >> something like that to crop up. After the previous
> knee thing, this may
> >> serve as a warning to be mindful of taking good
> care of your back while
> > you
> >> travel, which I'm sure you have realized already.
> Those stretching
> > exercises
> >> you mentioned are a great idea, as well as Susan's
> description of good
> > body
> >> mechanics. Also, being careful when putting on and
> taking off your
> >> pack---try to avoid a twisting motion when lifting
> the pack up or down to
> >> put it on-- if you can set the pack on a surface
> (a table, chair or bed or
> > a
> >> half wall) and back directly into the straps, pull
> the pack toward you and
> >> then stand up---much easier on the back than
> lifting the pack with one
> > hand
> >> and swinging it around. Same thing in reverse for
> removal. This strategy
> > may
> >> be helpful depending upon the nature of your back
> problem, but it sure
> > saved
> >> a lot of wear and tear on my (aged,
> scoliosis-ridden) spine and spared me
> >> some pain and misery.
> >> As you mentioned, the sitting and the long plane
> ride may be the most
> >> difficult part, but then you'll BE THERE--lucky
> you!
> >> Best wishes for your good health and Buen Camino,
> >> Deborah
> >>
> >>> Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:15:59 -0700
> >>> From: backpack45 at yahoo.com
> >>> To: gocamino at oakapple.net
> >>> Subject: [Gocamino] Robert's back pain
> >> >
> >>>
> >>> Hi Robert,
> >>> For one who suffers from back problems from
> time to time, I
> > understand
> >> how uncertain you are feeling.
> >>>
> >>> There is no doubt in my mind that stress adds
> to the situation.
> > I've been
> >> slated to go on several trips over the years where
> the back problem came
> > up
> >> just before the hike/snowshoeing adventure. My
> chiropractor has worked
> >> miracles more than once enabling me to forge ahead
> every time.
> >>>
> >>> What I have found is that those back twinges
> serve as a warning sign
> > that
> >> something is out of alignment (or whatever), and
> they take some time to
> >> recover; for me it's usually a 3-10 days process.
> Basically (in
> > non-med
> >> terms because I'm not a doctor) there's an
> inflammation that's
> > occurred that
> >> needs time to heal--so it is important during that
> recovery process to
> > ease
> >> up and use good body mechanics: ((1) not
> over-reaching to grab something
> >> from the top shelf (2) bending your knees when
> lifting objects rather than
> >> bending over from the waist.
> >>>
> >>> When you are driving or flying, get out of
> your seat and stretch at
> > least
> >> once an hour. I have found Motrin to be quite
> effective at relieving pain
> >> and inflammation--also icing (some people like
> warm compresses) and Tiger
> >> Balm can help (although Tiger Balm smells really
> weird so you might not
> > want
> >> to wear it on the airplane).
> >>>
> >>> Hiking (according to my chiropractor, my
> doctor, and me) is probably
> > the
> >> best thing you can do for your back. It sounds
> like you have reduced your
> >> pack's weight so I don't have to mention the
> importance of doing
> > so. Good
> >> luck to you!
> >>> Buen Camino,
> >>> Susan Alcorn
> >>>
> >>> Shepherd Canyon Books, Oakland, CA
> >>> www.backpack45.com and
> backpack45.blogspot.com
> >>> Publishers of two award-winning books: Camino
> Chronicle: Walking to
> >> Santiago and We're in the Mountains Not over the
> Hill: Tales and Tips
> > from
> >> Seasoned Women Backpackers.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
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