Hiking sandals are great, especially if it’s hot! Due to a bad blister last year, on the ball of my foot, I alternated between Keen sandals and Altras. It was a Camino saver for me!
Regarding the blisters, last year I had a terrible open blister on the ball of my foot while walking Le Chemin de St Jacques in France on my way to Pamplona. So bad that I went to a Doctor in Cahors, France. He made sure it wasn’t infected and...
I walked last year from Cahors to Pamplona and the first week in September was extraordinarily hot. Lessons learned: start early in the day, plan for shorter walking days, be mindful of the socks you wear ( I walked 18 miles in 91+ degree heat...
As a single female pilgrim, I walked Le Puy to Pamplona and had the most wonderful Camino walking through France. This year I will finish the CF starting in Pamplona. If you do Le Puy to SJPP, I highly suggest making a reservation at La Chappele...
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