<P>Thank you for the practical water storage suggestions, and for the story. I think the story is one to live by at all times, after all, aren't we all but pilgrims--passing through a place in time and space every moment?
<P>Thank you, Pieter.
<P>Melissa
<P> <B><I>pieter pannevis <p.pannevisaCHELLO.NL></I></B> wrote:
<BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid">Dear all,<BR><BR>Please do not think lightly on consuming water...<BR>The remarks made by my friend Robert Spenger are absolutely correct.<BR><BR>He will permit me to add some remarks...<BR>* Start the day by drinking at least two glasses of water<BR>* Take your coffee or tea at the time you're used to it.<BR>* Do not go to elaborate things as plata...buy two 1.5 Pet bottles of Cola<BR>or whatever: empty them and fill them with water. I do know these IS 3<BR>litres, but better with than without. Roll 1 in your sleeping mat and cover<BR>both sides with paper. Perfect isolation. The other bottles you but on your<BR>right side in one of the spaces your backpack provides.<BR>* Have a front pouch in which you have a small bottle to drink from<BR>* Even if you're not thirsty, keep on drinking sips.<BR>* The moment you feel thirsty you're behind schedule and with the constant<BR>strain (more tha!
n in daily life) you lose too much moisture.<BR>* It's nearly impossible if you really are thirsty to recuperate even if you<BR>drink.<BR>* So keep it flowing/running!<BR>* Even if you're not a great in taker of liquids (in whatever form): become<BR>one. 2 litres minimum a day<BR>* If you're running out of water, keep filling it up: you never know what<BR>will happen. (I paid my price!) Next!<BR>* Never ever drink large quantities of really cold water<BR><BR>Have a fluid Camino!<BR>Ultreya and good health to you all !<BR><BR><BR>As always<BR>Pieter and Trigo from Holland<BR>mailto:p.pannevisachello.nl<BR>heb het goed !<BR><BR>pieter pannevis<BR>duifhuis 58<BR>3862 jj nijkerk<BR>033 24 60912 (tel/fax)<BR>email: mailto:p.pannevisachello.nl<BR><BR><BR>---<BR>Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.<BR>Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).<BR>Version: 6.0.449 / Virus Database: 251 - Release Date: 27-1-03</BLOCKQUOTE><p><br><hr size=1>Do you Yahoo!?<br>
<a href="http://rd.yahoo.com/mail/mailsig/*http://mailplus.yahoo.com">Yahoo! Mail Plus</a> - Powerful. Affordable. <a href="http://rd.yahoo.com/mail/mailsig/*http://mailplus.yahoo.com">Sign up now</a>