On the Camino water is essential. They have become quite creative with their Fuentes (fountains). We each drink about 2.5 - 3 L / day. The following Fuentes are all potable, the nonpotable water is well marked. In the cities everyone just walks up and grabs a handful or stick their mouth under for a drink. Very few locals fill water bottles it is like "hey water I could use that" like our drinking fountains bit rarely upright.
There is an art to filling bottles. At times one must push a button and hold the bottle at the sane time. It can take some coordination. This one is from our first day walking to Roncesvalles
One infamous fountain also gives us wine, nectar of the gods. This one is in Irache at a vineyard.
Some are functional statues! These were in Santo Domingo de la Calzada and San Justo de la Vega.
Some require quite a bit of effort to get to or use. Like these from Boadilla.
Though most are found in cities some like these three are located in the middle of nothing.
This last one is from San Bol a beautiful oasis in the middle of the desert.
Interesting pictures!! At least they have water (and wine) for you without much of a search. I would suppose a lot of their economy revolves around the pilgrims. Or should I say "tourists". How are your shoes holding up??? Ant L
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