MilaChernii
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- 30th of September 2023 - Camino Portuguese
Hi, dear pilgrims! I decided not to overthink and just sending this request to the most welcoming and warm community.
I am gonna have my first Camino, starting from Porto on Sep 30th, going Coastal - Central (half&half). So, reading all threads, I feel like a chicken a bit, as still have questions.
I will be on Camino for 2 weeks of October and I never had stable relationships with its weather. I will be grateful for any comments here (that will keep me more relaxed to start my Camino)
1. What if ... it's heavy rain several days in the row. Did you face that on Camino? What if clothes cannot dry - are there laundries to dry it there? Did someone take any dryers for boots?
2. What if ... I fall ill during my way? My immunity is not tolerant to rains and cold for a long time. So I just want to avoid that story with Frenadol etc. Is there any advice on keeping fit and healthy in rubbish weather?
3. What if ... it's too empty on Camino? I have no expectations, tbh. And I am also aware that in Oct Camino Portuguese is less loaded than Camino Frances. But I really open to meet amazing people on my way and to have insights connected with that. Did any of you, guys, had totally "just by my own" Camino?
To end with, these "what if" are more about suggestions.. or (maybe even) fears. But anyway, my excitement is way much bigger than any fear. I try to go with a flow, but still want to be prepared with the most important issues.
Thank you and Buen Camino to everyone!
I am gonna have my first Camino, starting from Porto on Sep 30th, going Coastal - Central (half&half). So, reading all threads, I feel like a chicken a bit, as still have questions.
I will be on Camino for 2 weeks of October and I never had stable relationships with its weather. I will be grateful for any comments here (that will keep me more relaxed to start my Camino)
1. What if ... it's heavy rain several days in the row. Did you face that on Camino? What if clothes cannot dry - are there laundries to dry it there? Did someone take any dryers for boots?
2. What if ... I fall ill during my way? My immunity is not tolerant to rains and cold for a long time. So I just want to avoid that story with Frenadol etc. Is there any advice on keeping fit and healthy in rubbish weather?
3. What if ... it's too empty on Camino? I have no expectations, tbh. And I am also aware that in Oct Camino Portuguese is less loaded than Camino Frances. But I really open to meet amazing people on my way and to have insights connected with that. Did any of you, guys, had totally "just by my own" Camino?
To end with, these "what if" are more about suggestions.. or (maybe even) fears. But anyway, my excitement is way much bigger than any fear. I try to go with a flow, but still want to be prepared with the most important issues.
Thank you and Buen Camino to everyone!