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Gears and gadgets
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Without Q's gadgets, even James Bond can't survive a single episode. I am no exception... unfortunately I do not have Q's stuff, but luckily I have something else...
 
Gadget #1: Nikon D70 with AFS 18-175mm ED-VR and Tokina ATX 12-24mm F4. This trustworthy camera equipment allowed me to take very wide shots and the the VR function gave me the extra support I needed to shoot inside the cathedrals and museums without a tripod!
Gadget #2: Archos Gmini 500. It is a PMP (portable media player) that gave me the entertainment I needed during the boring travelling times.... watching "d?O'j in a train is no longer a dream! I also used it to learn Spanish on the go! Besides keeping me fun, it also served as my photo bank when my memory cards were full.  
Gadget #3: My personal Miss Moneypenny.. she helped me with schedules, travel plans, alarms, maps and translators... can't survive without her!
Gadget #4: Casio G-SHOCK Sea-pathfinder. Its primary function was the digital compass that gave me directions while consulting the not-so-readable maps. It was also my secondary alarm and the most "useful" function was the ability to tell me when the full moon is in case I run into Spanish werewolves. .
 
Gadget #5: My guidebooks. Who needs a tour guide when I have got these? The chinese ones are published by Taiwanese from Mooks. They have got big pictures and only concentrated on the best spots. The DK eye-witness was a very comprehensive reference and one could also use it for bashing muggers because of its sheer weight! And the real credits go to the "Lonely Planet Spain" (not shown in photo), which was most useful as it guided me how to go from one place to another... but also because of it (and its not-so-up-to-date information), I got misled in many circumstances
Gadget #6: My protective gear. The bandana served as my cap, my scarf, my hood, my headband, my napkin, my hankerchief and my terrorist mask in case I need to rob the bank... and the orange ball was actually a condensed windbreaker (which was there in case I got cold.. which turned out to be REALLY not necessary!
 
Gadget #7: My gadgets. Hooks, penknife, personal alarm (that managed to dry up all the battery before I arrive in Span because of the not-so-safe safety pin) and my drinking bottle!
Gadget #8: My Eyewear. This Oakley Juliet made me look cool during the trip, especially in this hot weather. As my eyes cannot be seen behind the gold coloured lens, it is also excellent for "bird"-watching. Sadly, the pre-requisite of wearing the contact lens first made it entirely redundant during the whole trip~
 
Gadget #9: Lowepro Orion Trekker II is specially designed for carrying a SLR camera. It is one of the smallest and lightest available and the design allowed you to take out the camera quickly without the need to put it on the floor before opening it up. The lafuma black pouch (worn outside) was used to carry loose changes and petty cash while the money belt (worn inside) was used to carry all the big $$$, credit cards and passport.
Gadget #8: Vaude 70L (blue), equiped with a removable rain cover and adjustable frame. I found that the 70 Litres was not sufficient for all my stuff (and the souvenirs) when I returned. Luckily there was the foldable backpack baggage bag (black) that not only could protect my Vaude against transportation damage, it could also allow me to padlock the Vaude and all the souvenirs inside.
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