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Shepherds may call any water supply simply ‘nero’ (‘neh-RO’), so you may not know whether to look out for a well, cistern or spring. They will warn you by saying ‘it isn’t good’ (‘then ee-neh ka-lo’) if it is only fit for animals, in which case you would have to boil it thoroughly.

Water allowance

In hot weather and on backpacking treks make a point of replenishing your body reservoir, like a camel, before you set off. Start drinking water, or other liquids, from the time you get up. Supplement your morning tea or coffee with glasses of water. During the day, top up your body reservoir with 100ml gulps, or more, rather than small sips to alleviate a dry mouth. If this is an uncomfortable problem, suck a small (smooth) fruit stone or similar to keep producing saliva in your mouth.

Backpackers especially need to rehydrate in the evening. Sports rehydration tablets, which are now widely available, can be useful. For an overnight camp between water sources, allow a minimum of three litres per person. This has to cover dinner, breakfast, hot drinks, ordinary drinking, teeth cleaning and minimal washing, so there will not be much left for your start next morning. Plan to stop at the next water source for a big brew up.