Kaching!

The costs are starting to add up and I haven't even purchased a plane ticket yet! There's a bunch of equipment and clothing that I've been purchasing. Yes, I'm going to do this first class (if there is such a thing on El Camino!). What I mean is that I am planning on having top notch gear. That way, I won't have to worry about the gear being a point of failure. I have an incredible, light, perfectly sized backpack. I have moisture-wicking clothing that will wash and dry easily and quickly. Etcetera.

Now there's a flip side to this. Without going out to eat or drink or having any concerts, clubs, movies to go to, I think think I'll actually save a small amount while I'm over there...despite the cost of the plane ticket, "eating out" every meal (most will be cheap, some will be free), and staying in albergues every night.

Another thing I realize that I'm going to be saving money on: clothing. I'm not going to be a consumer/brand whore until I get back because I fully anticipate losing weight (and clothing sizes) as an accidental side effect of El Camino. A friend of a friend said something interesting after doing El Camino last year: "Man can't live on bread alone...except on El Camino." Most of you that know me know how much I can/do eat. This should be interesting.