When we first arrived in St. Jean in France, our back packs were tooooo heavy. So we sent things ahead to Santiago so we could have for part two of our travels around Europe. Most of the things we sent ahead, we have purchased again on the camino. We have also lost a lot of things along the way.
Things we lost:
Lee's comb - but he found a new one that someone left behind in an albergue.
Suntan lotion - we have just bought our third tube. Then we find a tube on the trail.
Lotion - no idea.
Tights - left behind somewhere.
Undies - left behind on the clothesline. Sure someone else is enjoying my Victoria Secret undies.
Sunglasses - they were free and not attractive, but my favs. Found a new pair at Claire's.
Lip liner - it was too long for pocket so I broke pencil to make it smaller to fit my pocket. Evidently so small it fell out of my pocket.
Lip liner sharpener - it's OK since I no longer have a lip liner.
Glove - still have one.
Glasses lens - still have one lens. Thank goodness I did not send my spare to Santiago.
Walking stick - we lost two when Lee left them behind in a restsurant in Shogun. Then we went back and they only had one walking stick. Now he is using mine.
Things I took - accidentally:
Peter was my bunk mate one night at a albergue. He was big and strong. I was having trouble climbing on top bunk because ladder was not attached. Every time I tried to get up it was sliding. So Peter to the rescue. Then after I got up, I noticed there were no rails. Peter helped me down and then moved our bunks up against wall. Better. Then the next morning, he helped me and Lee get down from upper bunks. Strong like bull. He left much earlier than us. Lee and I are the camino clean up crew. I noticed Peter left his light. So when Lee and I were on the trail, told him we needed to look for Peter to return his light. Turns out, it was not Peter's. It belonged back at the albergue. One rule to always follow on the camino, Never Go Back! I don't feel too bad, because the man at the albergue charged me 3 euros for a cup if hot tea.
Lee has decided he must have a pair of Crocs. We have stopped at evey shoe store and sporting goods store along the way but no Crocs. Then one day we saw some in the window of a pharmacy (of all places), but they did not have in his size. By the way there is no Spanish word for Crocs.
We have also been lost a couple of times. Once we were all alone in a field and not sure if we should go forward or of back and look for a yellow arrow. We decided to go back. Then we noticed a farmer in the field and he was waving his arms and hollering. We thought we might be in triuble for being on his property. All of a sudden he gets in his John Deere tractor and heads towards us, so we decide to meet him in the middle. Turns out he was just trying to help out. He gave us directions and we were off.
GPS camino style. They are everywhere! Some are obvious, but some are more challenging.
Pilgrim art. 
Someone took a lot if time for this work of art... Not sure why?
These people live here. They set out food for donations only. They also invited us to stop in and enjoy their Casa. The flies were the only ones enjoying the food. 
It is always a good feeling to see the crosses before we enter the city. 
Their are water fountains all along the paths for refilling water bottles. This is always a beautiful site for tired and thirsty pilgrims. 
Can you imagine walking 500 miles with these clothes and suitcase on your back? I can't!
Cathedral de Astorga. Every city has their beautiful chapel. This was closed when we arrived, but we did get to take a few pics before heading back to our albergue. 
Gaudi Castle in Astorga. Sets right next door to the cathederal. Must have been a lot of worker bees in those days. 
The municipal albergue where we stayed in Astorga. Only 161 beds. 
Like the way this pilgrim travels. Next time?
