I know it’s a tad warmer than usual in southern Europe but let’s not lose our heads. That holiday in stunning Andalusia is still worth it. Admittedly, some mitigating measures are probably worth taking.
With the passion of model railway enthusiasts, we’d discuss what contents should go in the optimal med kit
Since I started taking groups on Caminos, I’ve become – or had to become – a bit of a med kit aficionado. There is always someone with a little niggle or sprain that needs addressing. I’ve also found it’s a great way of meeting people and reconnecting with medieval chivalry: fair maiden, I see your eyes are watering and your nose is red; might I have the honour of providing you with a Tesco hayfever tablet? (Never saw her again; true chivalry there.)
And a med kit doesn’t have to be the sort of backpack-sized thing you see paramedics carrying when they arrive on the scene of a medical drama.
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