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    Sciatica rearing its ugly head: prevention tips

    I had sciatica for many years and in the last few years found that yoga has reduced the episodes from once or twice a week to a one minor one in the last six months. If you can get to regular yoga classes before you leave to learn the stretches that would help, I think it would be quite...
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    What blister prevention techniques did you use?

    Although I regularly use Vaseline, I heard this and took a bottle just in case. I used it for three days at the end when I ran out of Vaseline. I could see no difference though my feet smelt nice. By that time it probabably wasn't a fair test as my feet were accustomed to walking. I Have...
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    What blister prevention techniques did you use?

    I walked the Frances in May 2014 and did not get a single blister. I walked Kokoda trail in 2008 and also, no blisters. The method I used was vaselined my feet morning and at night alter my shower. On Camino I wore anklet stockings under my regular gym sox and joggers. As soon as I felt any...
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    Old pair of sneakers?

    I wore my 'Sketchers GO walk' They look like a running shoe with a very thick soft sole and very light. By the time we got to Logrono I noticed the sole was wearing a bit so I bought a pair of walking shoes there. For the next week I would wear the new shoes for an hour or two in the morning...
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    Brisbane to SJPP

    I agree with Kanga. In April this year we flew to Paris then train to SJPP before starting our walk.. If I did it again I would fly into Madrid or Barcelona. Also 30 days SJPP TO SDC in thirty days is putting a lot of pressure on yourself and could potentially lead to injury by pushing yourself...
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    Macabi skirt - I'm taking the plunge

    Sorry to take so long getting back to you. Yes I did move the rings so that they stayed the same original distance from the hem. I have short legs so it was still mid calf.
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    Sunshine Coast Camino Group

    I took two ahh bra look-a-likes bought from my local chemist. Very comfortable, I even slept in them, making getting dressed in the morning without too much exposure much easier. I am a 12 B, a larger person might find them uncomfortable, but I found them great. And fairly fast drying as well.
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    Top or bottom bunk...and why?

    I found the bottom bunk to be claustrophobic. I liked the fresher air and freedom of movement ( no head bumping) of the top bunk. I was travelling with my husband and he preferred to bottom bunk so was a happy arrangement for us. I am fairly agile and rarely need nocturnal bathroom visits, so...
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    Macabi skirt - I'm taking the plunge

    The comfort and convenience outweighs the fashion concerns. I always chose the top bunk if it was available and was easily able to get dressed before climbing down in the morning. Pull the skirt over my head and dress the top half then pull it down to my waist and I'm done. No privacy issues. My...
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    A few questions for our first camino...

    We walked in May. I had a hat, sunglasses,umbrella, rain jacket and backpack cover. We had quite a few days of heavy rain but this combination kept me dry. We tried to book at Orisson but they were full and they refered us to Kayola which they also own. It was very nice though we had to walk to...
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    Macabi skirt - I'm taking the plunge

    I wore my macabi every day of my walk from SJPP to Santiago in May and early June this year. Always with my usual bikini style knickers. I had no trouble with chaffing. On cold mornings I wore my leggings under the skirt and if it was cold and raining I pushed them up to knee height. I figured...
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    Accommodation between Orisson and Roncesvalles

    We stayed at Kayola which is after Hunto and before Orisson. It has a kitchen, but we walked the 800 metre to Orisson for our evening meal and had breakfast there the next morning. They also had lunches available for purchase. You book Kayola through Orisson.
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    Things that I would do differently

    "Let him without sin throw the first stone" A lady we spent a number of nights with, regularly commented on the fact that I snored. One restless night, due my restless legs, I noted her in full flourish. I realise that when we sleep we are unaware of our body' s nocturnal communications...
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    Rain ... And more rain

    It was still there 3 rd May, kept us going when life was feeling tough
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    230.000 pilgrims expected this year

    We decided to stay off stage today at Torres del Rio. They were totally booked out we walked nearly 12 km on to Viana ( total of nearly 37 km) and they were also booked out. We are staying in a hotel, as it was 8pm and too late to walk on to Logrono! There were about another ten pilgrims who...
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