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    Plantar fasciitis.

    Foot splint at night was essential when I had it. Keeps the foot from dropping flat. It's a little bulky but not too heavy. Helped 3 of my friends too. It's never returned.
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    How to call a US cell number from the US (when the phone is in Spain)

    We have Verizon too, I just changed our plan to Ultimate Unlimited which includes international calling, data etc. $25 more per billing cycle. We will change back to the cheaper plan when we get home. We will also get an Inexpensive Orange e-sim card for 1 phone, so we can leave an in-country...
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    Topography - does it really matter??

    This is where being a hiker or training on hiking trails pays off.
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    Le puy or Vezelay

    We have done about 150 miles on the Voie de Vézelay, Limoges to Ste. Foy-la-Grande, 10 days total walking, all Mid- late April. It is beautiful and not heavily traveled at that time of year. However, we hit two long weekends during which several French groupdwere on the route, and we ran into...
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    Another vasculitis question

    It is a circulation problem whereby there is not sufficient pressure for venous return thus blood pools in the surface blood vessels. I find staying very well hydrated diminishes it. Usually for me it is more of a problem during exertion while hiking steeper mountains. Didn't get any during our...
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    Carry on Air France

    I have a Deuter 35L and it fit fine as long as the brain is empty and also the side pockets. I use a S2S ultralight backpack as my other carry on bag which accommodates all the things that will end up in the brain and side pockets. My husband's 40L Osprey also was fine.
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    Leg, foot rashes: Purpura (?)

    Yes it is vasculitis. It occurs when blood pools due to the circulatory system being unable to adequately pump blood back toward the heart when you are exerting yourself, usually on hikes with steeper pitches. I never get it while doing small hikes or long walks. My friend says heat makes her's...
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    Accommodation Ste Foy la Grande to SJPDP

    I don't know but I would try to find out and then plan as far ahead as you can. In one village they have a list of families who offer hospitality. I've found with couchsurfing one can't always book too far in advance, especially with families who have children.
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    Accommodation Ste Foy la Grande to SJPDP

    We were stuck in Ste. Foy La Grande in May because we landed there on the Saturday of a holiday weekend and could not call the municipal auberges for reservations. Other places did not call back or were booked, as there were at least two french groups ahead of us due to the long weekend. We...
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    Albergue idea - group snorers together, away from non-snorers

    We had a cousin stay at our house once who was an apnea snorer. He literally vibrated the floor of our bedroom. I can't imagine being in a bunk bed with him. Perhaps it was the vibration bothering her??
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    Hi friends. I'm back in the USA.

    We lost weight in just 5 days, eating croissants and baguettes every day. We were short on protein and fat, so added more of those items in greater quantities. Lost muscle in arms because not doing our usual farm chores etc, but our calves looked great!
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    Buy a new pack or use what I have

    Does the top part detach? If it does, you'll probably fit into the overhead compartment as long as your side pockets are empty. Our packs are a bit smaller than yours, but with the empty top they fit. We have super lightweight day packs from sea to summit that count as the second personal item...
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    Perfect lightweight backpack for baguettes??

    Baguettes? That's what those stretchy side pockets on your pack are for!
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    Hiiker GPX maps are free

    We used Gaia We used Gaia on the Voie de Vezelay, with the tracks and facilities waypoints available from the Dutch Camino group. It is GPS so no cell service needed. You can record and save your stages in a different color from the track. We have the subscription version fir Android.
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    The world is really a small place

    I'd rather have Truckin' as my earworm anyday!
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