One of those moments

[Choweth]

It's absolutely pouring down right now and so cold ( it was sunny and 85 yesterday). As I was walking through the parking lot to the store, and getting rained on, I realized that "I am voluntarily going to walk many miles in possible weather like this. What am I getting myself into?" Not a deterrent at all, but just made me really think about anything and every thing I could experience out there.


{Candace}
http://www.pilgrimontherun.com
-a blog about life, a bucket list, and a future pilgrimage-

 

[tyrrek]

Hi Candace. At least if it rains on you on Camino you won't be on a parking lot or going shopping (well not usually!). You'll probably be in nice countryside and can see how it is good for the land and irrigation systems etc. You'll be prepared, have suitable gear and enjoy light-hearted moaning with your peregrino friends.

At the end of the day the worst that can happen is that you get a bit wet and have maybe missed some views. (Unless it's also cold, in which case take care.) The next day will make up for it. Maybe....

Buen Camino!

 

[methodist.pilgrim.98]

Candace, just look at my signature.

If you want I could send you video taken of the Rain In Spain, but it won't do anything to cheer you up. :wink:

It is all art of the Camino experience. The Camino taught me one thing. I cannot abide rain on my glasses. A waterproof hat with a wide brim is a Must.

 

[Damian27]

Lest we forget....the simple joy of drying-up


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[Choweth]

I'm not too worried about the rain. I love rain, it makes me happy! I like that cold too! I just never had to walk a long distance in it! I would love to see a video! How can I do so?


{Candace}
http://www.pilgrimontherun.com
-a blog about life, a bucket list, and a future pilgrimage-

 

[methodist.pilgrim.98]

the feeling of love to the rain wears off as you do this.

 

[Christine15]

I am walking in September and I too don't really mind the rain but wear glasses and it is so annoying having to wipe them off at every chance.

 

[Susannafromsweden]

I am walking in September and I too don't really mind the rain but wear glasses and it is so annoying having to wipe them off at every chance.

I also wear glasses. I'm taking an umbrella. No, I'm not joking. :wink:
It's a great thing to have when walking.

 

[HermanTheGerman]

Re: Re: One of those moments

I am walking in September and I too don't really mind the rain but wear glasses and it is so annoying having to wipe them off at every chance.

I also wear glasses. I'm taking an umbrella. No, I'm not joking. :wink:
It's a great thing to have when walking.

I believe you. I recently read an interview with a polish mountain guide in the Globetrotter quarterly. This guy makes his living from hiking all over the world with groups of people who pay for his guiding experience. Two of the things which stick in my mind are his comments about the Russians in his groups and how they say that you're not a real man (or woman for that matter) unless you're carrying a minimum of 20kg in your rucksack, and also how he always carries a specialised small umbrella that can be attached to the rucksack, as it doesn't matter how waterproof anything is claimed to be, after 6 hours of constant rain, getting wet is inevitable.

Miles

 

[Laliibeans]

I'm considering getting contacts before i do any more hiking/walking. On my last hike glasses were unbearable!

 

[supersullivan]

Raingear? umbrellas? pshaw! I'll be on the camino in my flourescent lime green goretex lined mankini and my winter weight ballet pumps, no softy me ;-)

http://supersullivan.wordpress.com/

Seamus

 

[Al the optimist]

LOL Seamus. That's the spirit. Though I wonder where you carry you credential?

 

[Susannafromsweden]

:lol: :mrgreen: lots of laughs today!
Herman, actually I think it's is the umbrella which shows you are a real hiker.
On my last camino I had a very light telescopic lady umbrella with big pink and red roses all over.
It was perfect. And at least, the top of my rucksack, my shoulders, head (and glasses) were dry.
The rain in Galicia is like having one bathtub of water after another poured all over you. Its ruthless.

Ok I tried the link but where is the mankini...?
Am waiting. :wink:

 

[Anniesantiago]

When I was a child the cartoons showed windshield wipers for glasses. That would be a good invention!

More seriously, have you tried rain-x or fog-x for your glasses?

 

[methodist.pilgrim.98]

One gust of Camino wind and the umbrella is useless.

You then have to decide whether to pollute the Camino by throwing it away into the ditch (joking)or carrying a bit of dead weight till the next bin.

Still, the Camino is supposed to be about character building. :roll:

 

[Susannafromsweden]

One gust of Camino wind and the umbrella is useless.

You then have to decide whether to pollute the Camino by throwing it away into the ditch (joking)or carrying a bit of dead weight till the next bin.

Still, the Camino is supposed to be about character building. :roll:

Bah!
My umbrella lasted all Via de la plata.
Try a good quality umbrella the next time.
There's even special hikers umbrellas , but I haven't tried them.
You learn something new everyday. :wink:

 

[supersullivan]

LOL Seamus. That's the spirit. Though I wonder where you carry you credential?

Al, are you sure you really want me to answer this one? Ladies are present after all.



Seamus
http://supersullivan.wordpress.com/

 

[Susannafromsweden]

Indeed.
I'm holding my breath right now.
I'm sure everyone does, when you hand up your credential.

 

[HermanTheGerman]

Re: Re: One of those moments

LOL Seamus. That's the spirit. Though I wonder where you carry you credential?

It'd probably be in the same place where you'd swipe a visa card wouldn't it?

 

[supersullivan]

Re: Re: One of those moments

LOL Seamus. That's the spirit. Though I wonder where you carry you credential?

It'd probably be in the same place where you'd swipe a visa card wouldn't it?

Herman

As my mother used to say when I was a wee nipper and asked was there really a Santa Claus: 'that's for me to know and you to find out'

:wink:

Seamus
http://supersullivan.wordpress.com/

 

[Laliibeans]

Haha, this thread took a really unexpected turn!

 

[HermanTheGerman]

Re: Re: Re: One of those moments

LOL Seamus. That's the spirit. Though I wonder where you carry you credential?

It'd probably be in the same place where you'd swipe a visa card wouldn't it?

Herman

As my mother used to say when I was a wee nipper and asked was there really a Santa Claus: 'that's for me to know and you to find out'

:wink:

Seamus
http://supersullivan.wordpress.com/

:grin::grin::grin:
Seamus,

Yes, some things are better left kept as secrets and mothers are usually full of sagely advice. I'm hoping she also offered you some handy housekeeping tips on waxing on the Camino, before heading out in the lime green mankini...:mrgreen:

Herman

 

[Susannafromsweden]

:lol: :lol: :lol:
Herman, I must remember not to read your posts while eating or drinking something.
Now I got coffee all over my iPad. :mrgreen:

 

[Magnara]

We wore Akubra hats. They are the Aussie equivalent of Stetson - they are ideal because they are good in rain, sun, snow (with the addition of a polar fleece earband). Ours have now been taking a hiding for years and they never give up.

 

[supersullivan]

Yes, some things are better left kept as secrets and mothers are usually full of sagely advice. I'm hoping she also offered you some handy housekeeping tips on waxing on the Camino, before heading out in the lime green mankini...:mrgreen:

Herman


Herman

Truth be told and in all seriousness, I fully intend to have my legs shaved before starting my camino and repeating about every 3 days whilst on it, as an old cyclist, this was a handy way to keep a little cooler in hot weather, made removing plasters/dressings after crashes less painful, allows sweat to evaporate quicker and oh the vanity of it - improves the tan I'm hoping to pick up along the way but waxing - no way!



Seamus

 

[HermanTheGerman]

Re: Re: One of those moments

Yes, some things are better left kept as secrets and mothers are usually full of sagely advice. I'm hoping she also offered you some handy housekeeping tips on waxing on the Camino, before heading out in the lime green mankini...:mrgreen:

Herman


Herman

Truth be told and in all seriousness, I fully intend to have my legs shaved before starting my camino and repeating about every 3 days whilst on it, as an old cyclist, this was a handy way to keep a little cooler in hot weather, made removing plasters/dressings after crashes less painful, allows sweat to evaporate quicker and oh the vanity of it - improves the tan I'm hoping to pick up along the way but waxing - no way!



Seamus

Seamus,

That's a good tip I'll have to remember. I'm considering doing a second Camino next year on a 29er mountain bike. I'm hoping there won't be any horse flies on the Camino though, they really take the fun out of riding. As soon as it gets mildly warm here in the Rhön in Germany, these little bastards come out and bite like hell, even through jeans. They tear a small piece of skin out, squirt a nasty allergic solution into the hole to promote the flow of blood and then lap it up when it runs out. A thoroughly nasty insect. Then when you start to scratch the bite (gets even itchier the following day), your entire leg swells up like a Christmas ham. I'm reduced to wearing the thickest full length winter cycling pants I could find. Riding in shorts again someday would be a blessing! :smile:

Herman

 

[MCVet]

I am walking in September and I too don't really mind the rain but wear glasses and it is so annoying having to wipe them off at every chance.

I wear glasses as well and a baseball cap with the poncho hood pulled over the top of it (so the brim still stuck out but it kept water from soaking through the top and the cap from blowing off) did a remarkably good job of keeping the rain off my face (and more importantly, my glasses).