Knee Fixed and Packing List

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Visited with the Dr yesterday . Looks like I have a Bursa. He gave me a multi-concoction shot into it and scripted for steroid cream . I now slather up my knee 4x a day . It feels 70%!b(MISSING)etter which equates to 100%!c(MISSING)leared for takeoff. I extended my stay one more day in Pamplona to pamper my knee (wink, wink) and will most likely take a bus to Los Arcos ( where I stopped in 2014) to restart my Camino on the 24th .

I find it odd that in the past 4 weeks I have hyper extended my left leg , strained my left Achilles tendon and had a left knee Bursa . What's that all about!?

I weighed my full pack just now and its 28 LBs . 8 lbs more than I want . Need to shave weight tomorrow. Will have to leave behind some things I don't want to leave behind unfortunately.



Here's my packing list ( pre-shaved)

Backpack (Osprey Kestrel) - 1

Backpack Rain Jacket-1

Trekking Poles - 2

Head Lamp - 1

Water Bottle-1

Sleeping Bag -1

Sleeping Mat-1

Towel -1

Hiking Boots -1 Pair

Hiking Sandal's - 1 Pair

Pancho -1

Survival Bracelet -1

Pants - 2 Pair

Shirts -2

Socks -3 pair

Underwear -2 pair

Hat -1

Glasses - 4 pairs

Phone -1

Go Pro- 1

I Pad -1

I-Pod -1

Ear Buds -2 sets

4x Booster Charger -1

Umbrella(for sun) -1

Medicine - 500+ pills

Med-Alert bracelet

Toiletries - a bunch

Kerchiefs- 2

Sunscreen - 2 small tubes

Sewing Kit -1

First aid kit -1

Euros/Dollars/

Drivers License/Passport/Credit Cards

Stone's -2 (story for another day )



Ps for my Walking Dead buds .. I heard Glenn was seen on the set shooting for next years season . Is he still alive?!! 😊

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Comments

[Home and Away]

You may be a bit heavy on the electronics...
can one recharger be used for all your electronics? Good luck in cutting five pounds! Take care of that knee!

[DeadFred]

Heavy on the Electronics
Yes , I agree I'm heavy in this department , Pink slips go out tomorrow . I have a recharger that will give me 4 full charges on my cell photo . Its slightly 2heavy but needed . Might lose the Go Pro and Ipod . Havn't decided on other things yet . Knees holding it's own so far , fingers crossed.

[Karen Egenes]

oh the weighing
I remember "twirling" as we called it with Katie every night trying to lighten those packs. When I left SeaTac airport my bag was 20lbs but I "forgot" about hauling water and food for some days...I became so desperate for weight I tore off 30 dental floss strips and gave the box away lol! Did you use an umbrella for the sun before? I just had a huge hat (Costco). I will be watching for how you get that weight down...best of luck to you, excited to hear your adventures.

[DeadFred]

28 lbs
Not much luck :( a few ounces here and there but no "Lbs" . I'll try that floss idea ! :) Starting with an overweight pack and bum knee isn't the best of scenarios but will work hard to make it a success. The umbrella will most likely be dumped as well as some electronics . Then there's those Barracus(sp) Express's if things get difficult . Love the floss idea! Maybe I'll look into removing some bristles from my toothbrush :) .. Good to hear from you Karen!

[skauthen]

Survival bracelet?
Whatever a survival bracelet is - send me ten of them ^_^

[DeadFred]

Survival Bracelet
Interwoven cord that when pulled apart stretches for 5 feet It's good for bull wipping ,strangling zombies, or rappelling down mountains