- Time of past OR future Camino
- Frances 15,16,18
VdlP 23, Invierno 23, Fisterra 23
We often get questions from those planning their first Camino about water sources and water quality.
And after my most recent Camino, it got me thinking. And others might want to share their thoughts, experiences and logic.
Let's not get side tracked on how much water to carry.......
That's a whole other discussion that has taken place a few times recently!
By the way, I carry single use water bottles and use them for the whole journey, as they are very light.
My 2 x 1 litre bottles recently used, lasted me all 60 days without any problems.
I would fill these from taps in my accommodation.
(Between 1-2 litres depending on distance, terrain, weather etc.)
My 3 times on the CF was never a problem. I would fill up from accommodation taps and outside 'fonts', as long as they were not marked as non potable. Pat always preferred the taste of the font water! And there always seemed to be plenty of fonts.
My last Camino was a bit different though. VdlP and Invierno. As there were hardly any water fonts. (or shops to buy water) So it became the norm to carry enough water for the day. I only bought bottled water a couple of times, when I needed to carry more than 2 litres.
There may have been a couple of water fonts on the VdlP, I don't really recall. I saw a few on the Invierno, but none were marked as potable. Yes, I was looking for potable signs, rather than the absence of non-potable signs this time. Was I being over cautious? Though, by that time I was used to carrying a days supply of water anyway.
So for those who might be pondering these questions.......
I'm sure there are a few Pilgrims out there who solely rely on bottled water. Is that for specific health issues I wonder?
Have you had bad experiences with tap/font water?
What's your approach to water replenishment? I'm sure its largely route dependent......
And after my most recent Camino, it got me thinking. And others might want to share their thoughts, experiences and logic.
Let's not get side tracked on how much water to carry.......
That's a whole other discussion that has taken place a few times recently!
By the way, I carry single use water bottles and use them for the whole journey, as they are very light.
My 2 x 1 litre bottles recently used, lasted me all 60 days without any problems.
I would fill these from taps in my accommodation.
(Between 1-2 litres depending on distance, terrain, weather etc.)
My 3 times on the CF was never a problem. I would fill up from accommodation taps and outside 'fonts', as long as they were not marked as non potable. Pat always preferred the taste of the font water! And there always seemed to be plenty of fonts.
My last Camino was a bit different though. VdlP and Invierno. As there were hardly any water fonts. (or shops to buy water) So it became the norm to carry enough water for the day. I only bought bottled water a couple of times, when I needed to carry more than 2 litres.
There may have been a couple of water fonts on the VdlP, I don't really recall. I saw a few on the Invierno, but none were marked as potable. Yes, I was looking for potable signs, rather than the absence of non-potable signs this time. Was I being over cautious? Though, by that time I was used to carrying a days supply of water anyway.
So for those who might be pondering these questions.......
I'm sure there are a few Pilgrims out there who solely rely on bottled water. Is that for specific health issues I wonder?
Have you had bad experiences with tap/font water?
What's your approach to water replenishment? I'm sure its largely route dependent......
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