Póvoa de Varzim

The quest for the special tool continues. It has already arrived in Madrid and has to be sent on its way to me in Portugal. As I am already ahead of the shipment, I have to wait a few days.
Meanwhile, the weather is worse than ever. It rains every day for a whole week, alternating between showers, normal and heavy rain. 🌦️
At first it's still bearable because my clothes dry out in between, but in the meantime, after five days, the sun is too rare and the air is too cold and damp for my clothes to dry well.

I make an unexpected observation about my waterproof frame bag during the downpours: it lets water in and then doesn't let it out again 😂 I hadn't really imagined it to be waterproof. 🤨 After two small cuts with the knife, the water now runs off again...

The room I took for the rainy season here has no heating (I don't think it's that common here in Portugal), which is why I lie covered in bed for most of the day. That's an interesting experience and I don't mind since I don't miss anything outside.
During the breaks in the rain I go for a walk and once I even try jogging.
Not such a good idea, as I realise after 10 minutes when my right and then my left leg cramp up badly. With a limp I turn back.
And then the next rain shower comes. 😓 Great.Read more