Of all the things to worry about when traveling alone in a different country, this is my number one fear. I have GI issues and I am very nervous about being in an "emergency" situation on the trail. I know my body well enough to know that it will shut down while traveling (for me, 36 hours before I get to St Jean) and I will be on the trail the next day after arriving so not a lot of time for my system to acclimate, let's just say. I am hoping that when the switch goes on I'll at least be at an albergue (Orrison is the first one). Thanks for making this much needed video! There are some tips on other videos but this is the first one I've seen specifically addressing this topic. You might want to add a link to the probiotic you took!
My wife and I were shocked at the amount of toilet paper trailside on our 2019 Portuguese Camino de Santiago. Obviously nature calls when nature calls, but boy, what a mess at every place that offered privacy for folks who needed to “go.” Yes! As you mentioned, please carry small ziplock bags and place your toilet paper in it and dispose of later and, yes, pick up after yourself the way you would your dog. And yes, patronize the businesses and buy something small when using their toilet. And no, don’t take toilet paper out of their WCs to have on the Camino. This is one topic rarely discussed in the many, many Camino videos but one that is important. Bom Camino!
You could mention the use of FUDs for women. Something like a P-style. It saves the use of TP and all those plastic bags, plus it allows women to go with out taking down their pants.
Cheap Camino food is bread, bread and bread also perhaps some more bread. This really constipates. I picked up some "healthy" cookies that had a message saying that eating too many of them might work like a laxative. "Thank God!" I thought.
My only toilet problem was in Sarria where a bunch of insensitive young girls commanded the only two bathrooms of the albergue one morning. The trail was crowded because of Holy Week, so it took some time for me to find a somewhat private bush.
Of all the things to worry about when traveling alone in a different country, this is my number one fear. I have GI issues and I am very nervous about being in an "emergency" situation on the trail. I know my body well enough to know that it will shut down while traveling (for me, 36 hours before I get to St Jean) and I will be on the trail the next day after arriving so not a lot of time for my system to acclimate, let's just say. I am hoping that when the switch goes on I'll at least be at an albergue (Orrison is the first one). Thanks for making this much needed video! There are some tips on other videos but this is the first one I've seen specifically addressing this topic. You might want to add a link to the probiotic you took!
I totally hear you and am so happy this helped you. I will def add the link!
@@WanderlustingLawyer yes, what is the probiotic you used. I have my own that I use daily.
The visual of your description of toilet paper everywhere on the side of the trail is disturbing. How does one ignore that and still have the walk?
I never saw toilet paper on the trail!
Kulu cloths are a type of pee cloth,... I use it backpacking,... and a silicone portable bidet
My wife and I were shocked at the amount of toilet paper trailside on our 2019 Portuguese Camino de Santiago. Obviously nature calls when nature calls, but boy, what a mess at every place that offered privacy for folks who needed to “go.” Yes! As you mentioned, please carry small ziplock bags and place your toilet paper in it and dispose of later and, yes, pick up after yourself the way you would your dog. And yes, patronize the businesses and buy something small when using their toilet. And no, don’t take toilet paper out of their WCs to have on the Camino. This is one topic rarely discussed in the many, many Camino videos but one that is important. Bom Camino!
I guess ladies can use an umbrella as "protection" when "go natural" on the trail, people might see the umbrella but not you haha...
Haha i guess if you lug an umbrella with you!
@@WanderlustingLawyer you know, a small folded umbrella is very light hihi...
That's actually a good idea, thank you!
You could mention the use of FUDs for women. Something like a P-style. It saves the use of TP and all those plastic bags, plus it allows women to go with out taking down their pants.
I’ve never tried these, but I imagine they’re great!
Cheap Camino food is bread, bread and bread also perhaps some more bread. This really constipates. I picked up some "healthy" cookies that had a message saying that eating too many of them might work like a laxative. "Thank God!" I thought.
Haha be sure to watch my Great Camino Veggie Debate video!!
My only toilet problem was in Sarria where a bunch of insensitive young girls commanded the only two bathrooms of the albergue one morning. The trail was crowded because of Holy Week, so it took some time for me to find a somewhat private bush.
That would have annoyed me too!
Thanks for answers to to some of the questions that, no doubt, many of us have.
Oh and .. nice teeth 😬
Helpful. Thank you.
Ok, so which one is it? Gronze or Wise Pilgrim? There are about 5 or six Wise Pilgrims apps on the Apple Store. So, which one must I pick? Thank you.
I'm really confused by the Wise Pilgrim options too.. i'm not having any 'come up' that have many reviews.
Very good video. Thank you for the advice on the probiotics.
Thank you! They have really helped my tummy on the Camino.
Bathroom?!...you mean TOILET unless you want a bath
Ha! Not in the US. 😊
@@WanderlustingLawyer but the camino is not in the us.if you ask for a 'bathroom' in bars and restaurants in Spain you'll find just a toilet
@@kevinhall8555 yup! I discuss that in my 10 Spanish phrases video.
You have a beautiful smile!
Thanks! That made my day. :)
What was the name of the app you mentioned?
Was it the Gronze website?
It was Wise Pilgrim :-)
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Having issues with vegetables in Spain?? Ssooo 'murikan...
Ha!