Trying on my gears

My old garden wide-brimmed hat that will be burned when I get to Muxia/Finisterra as an offering, convertible quick drying UV shirt & pants, backpack & front pack to carry water, coins, snacks, binocular, IPad & poncho in case it rains suddenly.

I am so proud of this poncho I sewed. Thanks to Prescy who told me about the water repellent
Fabric on sale at Vogue at $1.49/yard. I attached a belt so that if I am walking into the rain, I can tie the belt to prevent the poncho from flapping.

Voila!....Tied to the front, the back is secure to keep my backpack dry

If the rain is on my back, I tie it around over the front so no flapping in the wind. I will wear my trusted hat under the hood to stop the rain from hitting my face (maybe).

A Filipina Hunchback from Lemont, USA. Via Con Dios! 

BUEN Camino,
Josie

Explanation of my test run

Dear Family & Friends,

Guess I did not make it clear that I was trying on the raincoat & poncho for when it rains on a day I am walking. It is not for all the days I will be walking. There's a poncho, brand name ALTUS, that can be bought in St. Jean Pied de Port for Euro 50, about $70.00. It covers me & the poncho in one piece. Well, when I am in London & it drizzles or rain, I thought the raincoat will be a better option than a poncho. I have a perfectly fine raincoat I can wear. The poncho is really more to keep my Backpack dry. There's a Backpack cover I can buy or as someone on the Camino had suggested a garbage bag will do the job, too. 

Dennis is so game hosing me down & really put the hose on full blast. It worked, my backpack was dry & the contents. 

The average temp in Spain for Sept. Is 60-70 F & 50-60 F in October. It will be cool enough for walking. I actually will have to take a fleece jacket for the early morning walk as it will be colder. 

Thanks for all the thoughts & concern about my well being. 

Josie

The Rain in Spain Stays Mainly in the Plain

Ok, it might look weird to you guys, but I was testing my theory that wearing my raincoat with my whole gear & the plastic poncho covering everything will keep me dry... IT WORKED!!!

I need a raincoat almost for sure when I go to London in October as it always drizzles or rain there. Dennis was suppose to hose me down & he did except he couldn't take the picture at the same time. 

I only have a week to go & I am excited but also anxious about my new adventure.

Please pray for me that I can finish this Camino. I will take my IPad so that is how I can let everyone know how I am doing. I also have an International phone (thanks to Lois).

BUEN CAMINO,
Josie