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Unweekends reacted to steve392's post in the thread Food & Dietary Restrictions on the Camino with
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My wife has more allergies than most. In fact it's easier to name the foods she can eat rather than those she can't. But to sum up she can't eat, Gluten, Dairy, white starch, corn, nuts, some fruits, legumes and is also anaphylaxis to soy (there... -
Unweekends reacted to Lydia Gillen's post in the thread 8-day 115KM Camino at a slower pace with 1 rest day ( from Valenca) with Like.
It is possible to do a tour of the roof of the Cathedral. The place to book is at ground level beside the complex of staircases to the main western door. If you cannot get an English tour it is well worth while taking a Spanish one. The views...
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Unweekends reacted to Lydia Gillen's post in the thread 8-day 115KM Camino at a slower pace with 1 rest day ( from Valenca) with Like.
I am 80 and have done this 4 times, so at my age I am usually more interested in resting than seeing things. However I usually make it from Caldas de Reis to Padron. Then next day to Milladoiro, I leave early on the last day and get into...
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Unfortunately, what works 💪 for any of us is not guaranteed to work for you. We don't know if your feet sweat a lot (in which case, thinner multiple layer socks with baby powder/ bodyglide *may* work better), a little, or barely at all (...
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You might look into calf compression sleeves instead of socks so that you can treat your feet differently than your calves. Thats always been my setup for endurance walks and runs and I get a fair bit of swelling in my ankles and feet if I’m on...
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Hi pilgrim! Last May/June I started out with my knee-length compression hose underneath Sockwell wool compression knee-highs. I bought extra cushioning insoles (runner’s) for the shoes. A couple days in, I realized I was ok with just the wool...
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My feet sound similar to yours although I'm not diabetic or, it turns out prone to blisters. BUT, my feet are very picky and hate anything synthetic. I don't wear double layer socks although many find they like them. I wear thin cotton socks (I...
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Unweekends reacted to lt56ny's post in the thread Food & Dietary Restrictions on the Camino with Like.
Look for albergues that have kitchens, (not all do and sometimes there will not be that option. I think that Gronze.com gives the best kitchen facility descriptions) and go to the store and buy food for dinner and lunch the next day and carry...
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Hi I'm trying to figure out the right sock for me. I am 47 with diabetes and overweight. I have a wide width foot, and do tend to get blisters. It was recommended to wear compression socks from merino wool for extended walking like this. I was...
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