Fires on the Camino!

For those who are walking the Camino now, I'm sure you have heard there are quite a number of active fires burning, especially on the stretch around Triacastela and Samos.

This was posted on the forum today:

Here is a real time NASA fire map:

http://lagisteria.com/incendios-en-tiempo-real-24h-48h-mapa-web/

Pilgrim Mark McIlroy posted this you tube video today:

The news I've heard is that an out-of-work fireman 

started many of these.

We've also heard rumors of a pilgrim flicking a cigarette

and starting the one near Samos.

If you hare headed that way, 

please check with locals before walking today.

The smoke is not healthy for breathing,

and getting caught in a forest fire

isn't my idea of adventure.

Take care pilgrims,

and Buen Camino!

Annie

My Van Dwelling Winter - The Cost to Set Up

Someone on Facebook asked how much I was spending to get set up for my Winter Van Dwelling trip.  I've been selling extra books and items to pay for the new things I need. Here is what I've purchased, and I'm finished, I think:

Butane Stove $35

Butane 4 cans $5

Battery Shower $39

Pop Up Shower/Toilet Tent $39

Luggable Loo Seat $12

Stanley Thermos to cook in  $25

Aero Press Coffee Press  $24

Reflectix for my windows  $27

Shade Sox for back windows $19

and a couple of Tarp poles $22

That's it.
$247

Oh, yeah, and a Luci Light for $11:

So $258 total.

I will have no rent, no utilities to pay.
Gas will be minimal in my Mercury Tracer.
Food will be much less than cooking at home.

I'm pretty satisfied.
Annie