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Just to illustrate the uniqueness of each person's blisters, I do not like merino wool socks for long walks, although I wear them most days at home. They are softer and move on my foot, sometimes causing blisters. I prefer a thin, fairly tight...
Personally if she has terrible blisters as stated I would have them professionally treated and then deal with the cause of the problem.
1/Poorly fitting shoes? 2) Shoes too tight ( the same as 1 really). 3/ Bad shoe /sock combination? 4/...
Like a huge number of pilgrims I have an Osprey rucksack (EXOS 38), which is one of the best packs I’ve had over 40 years hiking. However, is it me, or a design fault that re-zipping the belt pockets closed while wearing the pack almost always...
I got some $10 ones at a local shop- but my son got these and they are built tough and last a lifetime I am sure- forgive my evil Amazon link but no one else near us carries them- the name brand makes great stuff-...
Now feels like an opportune time to remind everyone that the crowds on the Caminos travel in great big waves. For every panicked pilgrim riding the crest and worrying about beds, there is another down in the trough wondering what all the huff...
Having lived in Spain for 8 months last year, I think it's much more than just income. What I see in a lot of Spain is an inclusive culture, not dominated by income and expenditure, but by family and community. So, in the small town where I...
Don't know where you are from, but QOL from region to region in Spain and US regions vary widely in both. Communities on the various Caminos may benefit from pilgrim spending.
My 2 cents:
Walking without plan is probably the best choice.
However, if you come from Kyiv, perhaps the costs of accommodations and food in France will be high... from another hand, the main Camino in Spain (Camino Frances) seems to be...
Hi everyone. My name is Nika.
I plan to take my backpack, and go on Camino in the end of the next week. I still don’t know how will I get from Kyiv to France. And what city should I come to… I feel like I just want to run away and spend some...
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