Hi Maryelle,
I walked the Camino Francés by myself last year too, and I was in a similar mindset and mental space as you are now. When I first stepped outside the albergue at SJPDP, I froze and stood there for about 10 minutes, completely...
It had been a longer than normal day in the rain when we arrived at a municipal alberque, the only option in the small village. The entry of the alberque was filled with about 15 other dripping wet Pilgrims, but the Hospitalera noticed us...
For rain on the Camino you probably don't need pack cover. We have found if traveling where there are crowds, tourist sights, train & bus stations, the packs rain cover helps protect against thievry. Like if you are riding the Metro in Paris...
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