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  1. HBS60

    Stomach Bug on Meseta

    Excellent point, sir!
  2. HBS60

    Stomach Bug on Meseta

    That’s probably what sent me down the Public Health rabbit hole. Somebody upthread mentioned something about a questionable fuente, so to me that alerts me to the possibility of a source of origin. Of course, it could be a combination of things, like outside travelers, end of school holidays...
  3. HBS60

    Stomach Bug on Meseta

    That’s expected. It does happen everywhere. Since i”m a newbie, I dont’ know how much of a problem it really is, which is why I have mentioned that I dont’ know how the Spanish healthcare system handles these things. I do know that being sick throwing up for hours (let alone days) is a horrible...
  4. HBS60

    Stomach Bug on Meseta

    To clarify: You are absolutely right that things like poor hygiene, aerosol spray, etc, can certainly spread GI infections, but that doesn’t explain the original source of infection. All the hygiene in the world is not going to prevent an infection if people continue to drink from a contaminated...
  5. HBS60

    Stomach Bug on Meseta

    I’m not so sure about that, if the source was a single contaminated fuente, only those that drank from it would be sick, and I doubt that every single person would drink from the same fuente. Also, some people are more susceptible than others. The water is probably safe in general, but things...
  6. HBS60

    Stomach Bug on Meseta

    This reminds me of a nasty bug I got while visiting Spain back in 2009 with a friend. After 3 great days in Barcelona, we went to Malaga via train, then visited Seville, had breakfast at a cute little sidewalk cafe, and within 2 hours I was throwing up all over town. My friend told me that there...
  7. HBS60

    How to choose a Camino Prep Fitness Program?

    Thanks for all the helpful advice. A little (and somewhat embarrassing) update: I went to the pilgrim walk on Saturday as I’ve shared before (Local chapter of American Pilgrims). I was expecting a 5 mile walk, maybe 6, but…it was 7 miles. It was a beautiful wooded nature trail but a bit tricky...
  8. HBS60

    How to choose a Camino Prep Fitness Program?

    This actually addresses a concern I have: When I was working with the fitness trainer, I was noticing gait imbalance, which I attribute to the inconsistency of the exercises he was having me do. I dont’ know enough to pinpoint the exact mechanics or muscles involved, but I could tell that...
  9. HBS60

    How to choose a Camino Prep Fitness Program?

    I’ve been trying to decide on a fitness regime in preparation for the Camino, but upon reviewing this board, YouTube, etc, there’s an overwhelming array of suggestions and programs, but I’m less clear on how I can choose what may work best for me. About me: I’m 64, male, in reasonable good...
  10. HBS60

    What should I do about calluses?

    Thanks, will check these out. I did buy Hokas 1/2 size bigger a couple of weeks ago, so far they seem to be working out OK. Thanks!
  11. HBS60

    What should I do about calluses?

    I saw the podiatrist as soon as I decided to do the Camino, to make sure there wasn’t anything urgent (like needing surgery, for example), before buying shoes for the Camino. I’ve been wearing running shoes for the last year or so, and she pointed out the craters in my insoles, and shaved off...
  12. HBS60

    What should I do about calluses?

    I’ve been walking 1-3 miles a day for the last 3-4 years prior to deciding to do the Camino, so I’m bumping up my walks to 5-6 miles a day, sometimes with a pack. I’m also breaking in my new Hokas trail runners as well. I’m planning to keep adding mileage so I get used to the walking before the...
  13. HBS60

    What should I do about calluses?

    Thanks to all! I’ll admit that up to my point, I’ve never given my feet a second thought, took them for granted, and while I understood why people need podiatrists, I didn’t get why people would get pedicures, which, admittedly, I know nothing about, as I thought it was an merely an indulgence...
  14. HBS60

    What should I do about calluses?

    Thanks! The podiatrist is the one that pointed out the callus, and pointed out that they were likely caused by the shoes I’ve been wearing since last April. She pulled out the insole and there was actually a crater there! She did shave some of it off, but since I was there for a different issue...
  15. HBS60

    What should I do about calluses?

    As I’m trying to prepare for my first Camino in August, I’m trying to identify possible issues I might need to resolve before I start my walk. I have big calluses on the outer side of my big toes. They never bothered me, but I’m concerned they may be an issue if I try to walk 500 miles. I...
  16. HBS60

    CPAP tubing and SD card

    Thanks for all the replies! I think I’ll be able to manage the tubing cleaning thing by trying to do it on rest days, which I can try to do at a private accommodation/hotel, etc. I’ll ask my sleep dr about the SD card, but so far neither the medical people, or the insurance people, or the...
  17. HBS60

    CPAP tubing and SD card

    Greetings (again!) I decided to carry my big, bulky cPAP machine…in my new 48 liter backpack I just bought for that reason. I do have two questions: I’m supposed to clean the tubing once a week by soaking in warm water with mild dishwashing detergent such as Dawn, then hang it to dry all day...

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