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I felt strong and could have continued on, but I had a reservation at Pension Mundo to hold myself in check. Decided that I’d stay conservative and not “overdo it on the San Salvador (yet…).
I've been reading about the heat being experienced on the Portuguese and now you are in the midst of it too; in a more northern region and surprisingly at higher elevations.Mountains start tomorrow! A bit worried about the heat, but I’ll leave early and bring plenty of water.
This is the real downside of a “pre-planned Camino.” I have walked the Salvador four times now. The first three, I felt fine when I got to La Robla, and I just continued on to Pola de Gordón. The last time, Sept. 2021, I had everything reserved ahead and had figured I would book Pola. That was a mistake for me, but I was stuck. It was not a fun way to start the Salvador, because I was pretty zonked when I arrived. You are in the opposite situation — would have loved to do more, but you are stuck with a reservation.
I had a lot of gnats out of León as well, and I remember being very glad I could put on my sunglasses and my N95 mask and keep them away from my eyes and mouth!
Buen camino, Laurie
@BobY333 “gnats were a pain”.I had a lot of gnats out of León as well, and I remember being very glad I could put on my sunglasses and my N95 mask and keep them away from my eyes and mouth!
Looks like we posted at the same time! Today was no issue with bugs or snakes…thanks for the info though!@BobY333 “gnats were a pain”.
I just got this hair net thingy after being dive bombed by bumblebeesand too many close bees for comfort (I am highly allergic). Wearing the head net feels pretty ridiculous (nothing new in Peregrina land) but it will do the trick and weighs nothing.
Now someone save me from the slithering creatures.
Buen Caminoand do keep posting. Hope it gets cooler for you! Aymarah
Ha ha… actually Peregrina2000 was a day behind me in September, so we know what to do in a pinch. I never expected flies like that. As the others are saying… it did not deter from the beauty on the San Salvador.@ Peregrina 2000 & Jim ME You guys should start a thread on alternative uses for K-95s.Very impressed!
I’m going in late September. The buzzing flies are horrible, but all this talk about the slithereens is giving me the heebie jeebies. Going to a wilderness first aid course in June. The CDC and others have updated information onHa ha… actually Peregrina2000 was a day behind me in September, so we know what to do in a pinch. I never expected flies like that. As the others are saying… it did not deter from the beauty on the San Salvador.
Remind me of an old joke. “You’re gonna die’”I’m going in late September. The buzzing flies are horrible, but all this talk about the slithereens is giving me the heebie jeebies. Going to a wilderness first aid course in June. The CDC and others have updated information onbites. The big worry is if you have to go in the woods.
I remember that on my first camino, someone warned us dramatically — DO NOT take off your shoes/boots in mid-stage or your feet will swell and you will not be able to get your shoes back on. I had terrible blisters, very unhappy feet, but I did not take off my shoes during the day. I remember every time I started walking after sitting down with my shoes on I would start walking with small steps, punctuating each one with a sh** sh** sh**.I was fortunate that the peregrina I’ve walked with was smart enough to take her shoes off and enjoy the mountain stream - done!
I remember that on my first camino, someone warned us dramatically — DO NOT take off your shoes/boots in mid-stage or your feet will swell and you will not be able to get your shoes back on. I had terrible blisters, very unhappy feet, but I did not take off my shoes during the day. I remember every time I started walking after sitting down with my shoes on I would start walking with small steps punctuating each one with a sh** sh** sh**.
Fast forward one year, and we were disabused of that myth. Taking your shoes off and soaking your feet in water (the colder the better) works wonders. I don’t know how or why these myths persist, but I have met a fair number of peregrinos who were not willing to believe my assurances that taking off shoes and soaking feet would have wonderful results.
I took the opportunity to do it again today toward the end of what turned out to be a 32k day - Poladura to Bendueños. More on that later!I remember that on my first camino, someone warned us dramatically — DO NOT take off your shoes/boots in mid-stage or your feet will swell and you will not be able to get your shoes back on. I had terrible blisters, very unhappy feet, but I did not take off my shoes during the day. I remember every time I started walking after sitting down with my shoes on I would start walking with small steps punctuating each one with a sh** sh** sh**.
Fast forward one year, and we were disabused of that myth. Taking your shoes off and soaking your feet in water (the colder the better) works wonders. I don’t know how or why these myths persist, but I have met a fair number of peregrinos who were not willing to believe my assurances that taking off shoes and soaking feet would have wonderful results.
Hi Bob, been following your Camino with great interest. I’ve just sent you a friend request as your relive videos are private!Day1 Relive video https://www.relive.cc/view/v26MXDKNZ3O
I just made my profile public, so you should be all set! Let me know!Hi Bob, been following your Camino with great interest. I’ve just sent you a friend request as your relive videos are private!
(the colder the better)
I agree completely… when I suffer from swollen feet it is crucial, and even put my feet up in the sink or use ice in the evening.On any walk, anywhere, of any length, I will always remove my boots/shoes and soak my feet in any cold mountain stream which presents itself.
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed them. I loved both of these Caminos!Bob, many many thanks for your posts and videos. I’m planning to walk in October. These were so helpful—and I love your Camino spirit! Am also turning west at Oviedo so have followed your posts on the Primitivo with great interest. Gracias por todo!
Those myths can be deadly! I remember helping one walker who was crying because she was in so much pain, and who was absolutely convinced that one should never sit down on a hike because then you wouldn't be able to get back up again.. We could not convince her that an hour's rest would actually help her heal and refresh.Fast forward one year, and we were disabused of that myth. Taking your shoes off and soaking your feet in water (the colder the better) works wonders. I don’t know how or why these myths persist, but I have met a fair number of peregrinos who were not willing to believe my assurances that taking off shoes and soaking feet would have wonderful results.
Just wondering if Ender knows about this dog, or if you think that the owner has been notified. It sounds like it might have been a one-off. I’ve walked this route four times and have been lucky enough never to see this dog, as it would have freaked me out. I’m sure Ender would contact the owner to check it out, especially since you note that it was behind a fence.Also, beware the huge, menacing dog just as you come off the highway in Pajares. It slipped under the fence and followed me barking and growling. Not fun - especially when it went away and then decided to do it again.
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