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🦠 Covid & the Camino

Discussion on how COVID-19 might affect your Camino
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COVID Covid on the Camino

Water and Hydration

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KariannNor
Which water?

Managing Disabilities on the Camino

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David
Pilgrims with severe balance problems: how do you manage?

First Aid & Blisters

Some tips on first aid and blisters on the Camino
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Hiking with bad popped blisters

Medical help and injuries on the Camino

Some tips on how to deal with medical help on the camino
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Zordmot
A Podiatrist in Logroño

Mental challenges

Some tips on the mental challenges on the Camino
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truenorthpilgrm
Asking for Encouragement to Continue the Camino

Training, Fitness & Health

Some tips on how to train and keep fit for a Camino
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DoughnutANZ
Where do ( did ) you walk ( locally ) in 2023?
beiramar
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    Mental Health Issues
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    Consigliere
    Consigliere
    nidarosa
  • Tags travel-documents/insurance
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    Cautionary tale of the importance of travel insurance!
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    Texas Walker
    Texas Walker
    MaggieQYogini
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    Experience of AA members on the Camino?
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    Camino Chrissy
    Camino Chrissy
    davebugg
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    How to Reduce the Risk of Shin Splints While Walking a Camino
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    Kanga
    Kanga
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    Blister Prevention and Foot Care
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    Carolethecatlover
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    David
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    First aid on Camino - some thoughts
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    OLDBIKERIDER
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    Health insurance for U.S. pilgrims
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    AZsunnyhiker
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    • Hiking with bad popped blisters
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    MainelyStina
    Seeking Advice: Blisters Appeared on Day 21 of Camino
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    chuckhibbs
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    • Therapist for shoulder
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    chuckhibbs
    chuckhibbs
    HeidiL
    Walking a camino after knee replacement
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    Canche
    Canche
    MainelyStina
    From Fear to Relief: My Experience with Healthcare on the Camino
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    Canche
    Canche
    Moyahope
    Sleep Apnea
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    WalkingInGers
    WalkingInGers
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    • Effectively Avoiding Blisters
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    Donna Sch
    Donna Sch
    Q
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    • Morgade bed bugs
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    Anniesantiago
    Anniesantiago
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    • Foot glide question
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    Gwill21
    Gwill21
    highwinds
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    • Massage therapist in SJPdP?
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    Pelerina
    Pelerina
    aliciag56
    Walking the Camino with parkinson's
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    aliciag56
    aliciag56
    Madeleine Jacobs
    My first Camino Frances after the apnea diagnosis
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    glenn6912
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    Another vasculitis question
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    Diabetes with insulin pump on the Camino?
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    Ichele
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    NomadBoomer
    Are magnesium tablets worthwhile?
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    C clearly
    C clearly
    ndb175
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    • First timer tips afterwards - blister
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    KJFSophie
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  • Tags travel-documents/insurance
    • Weighing Travel Insurance Options
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    trecile
    trecile
    WalkingInGers
    Leg, foot rashes: Purpura (?)
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    Roland49
    Roland49
    Munrojs
    Insulin pump and CGM, September 2023 Camino
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    Munrojs
    Munrojs
    Vetzrah
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    Why is my nose bleeding so much?
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    C clearly
    C clearly
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    Albergues that have massage therapists?
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    CWBuff
    CWBuff
    alansykes
    Ticks and Lyme's Disease
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    Marbe2
    Marbe2
    kristenwalks
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    • Training for Camino?
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    AnneO
    AnneO
    chinalil
    • Location
    Osteo in big toe
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    Shazzza
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    Shin Splints pre-Camino
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    Chizuru
    Chizuru
    domparisien
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    • If you find someone unconscious on the road
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    Rebekah Scott
    Rebekah Scott
    Chizuru
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    • Location
    Tips for preventing tendinitis
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    Roland2123
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    Pippy
    Altitude and Asthma
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    Keith H
    Keith H
    MainelyStina
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    • Advice needed: Am I getting enough hill training?
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    Roland2123
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    wynrich
  • Tags small items
    • Should I pack backup eyeglasses?
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    C clearly
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    t2andreo
    How to find a podiatrist on the Camino de Santiago
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    MilenaS
    MilenaS
    artsschmidt
    Ibrance
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    • How do I harden my feet?
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    • Old healed blister. Dead skin came off, no blister, should I tape?.
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    Itsnever2late
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    • How to prevent plantar fasciitis on the Camino
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    • Medical care in Santander
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    NerdGjerd
    How much do You stretch each day?
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    Peterexpatkiwi
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    • How can I avoid blisters!!!???
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    LenB
    LenB
    hieudovan
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    • Mid 70 Male & Potential Issues
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    Pathfinder075
    Pathfinder075
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    CPAP on the camino
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    Quahaug
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    Bradypus
    Masks not required in healthcare settings from June 28th - EDIT: date for change postponed
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    MariaSP
    MariaSP
    Lurch
    Arthrodesis
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    henrythedog
    henrythedog
    Chomps
    Anyone "Gut Train" with Kimchi/Sauerkraut pre-Camino?
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    Donna Sch
    Donna Sch
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    • plantar fasciitis - with 7 weeks to go
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    KiwiJohn
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    • Electrolytes.
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    How to get Meningitis shot in Spain?
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    dick bird
    dick bird
    David
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    • Tips for walking in the heat
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    Plantar Fasciitis
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    chuckhibbs
    chuckhibbs
    curlylottie
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    • Weight Loss, Chronic Pain & Keeping Fit After Camino Frances
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    Tali
    Tali
    Trekker One
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    • Keeping Motivation for Pre-Camino Walking/Training.
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    • Locked
    Are there still places that require masks on the Francés this year?
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    C clearly
    C clearly
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    • Training plan help - 10weeks from starting!
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    • Can I Walk the Last 100km of Camino Frances with a Wheeled Walker?
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    t2andreo
    t2andreo
    NathanNL
    Injured knee in Gijón
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    peregrino_tom
    peregrino_tom
    Shinobi42
    Walking the camino with a residue of thrombosis?
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    Shinobi42
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    How long after hip replacement?
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    GGHHI
    Massage in Pamplona (Sunday)
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    GeriVeee
    GeriVeee
    Tim-F
    Snoring - useful info?
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    Tim-F
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    Need recommendation for a podiatrist in Burgos
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    FLEUR
    BrianLCrabtree
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    • Camino hunger
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    SirRon
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    • Your Ideal First Aid Kit for the Camino
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    henrythedog
    henrythedog
    glenn6912
    Resmed equip need on CF (Resolved)
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    WalkingInGers
    WalkingInGers
    Paula P
    CBD topical cream?
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    Susan Peacock
    Paula P
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    • I'm so discouraged!
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    backpack45
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    Water stops on Le Puy
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    Leaderene
    Leaderene
    TorontoGMan
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    • Super Paranoid....Can i REALLY Do This?
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    nycwalking
    nycwalking
    JJinWI
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    • My Secret Weapon for Blisters
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    dougfitz
    dougfitz
    Derekbarff
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    • Camino Compostela Certificate
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    Blister happens 2 days before we start!!!
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    JasonWSM
    Prevent Blisters on Camino
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    KariannNor
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    • Hard or soft skin on feet and toes?
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    Trail Angels
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    @Ditts
    LIVE from the Camino Help for sore heel and ankle
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    @Ditts
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    Rest days
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    KerrySA
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    Sick in logrono.
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    GettingThere
    GettingThere
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    The bread on some doors in the early morning - is it a donation for the pilgrims?
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    dick bird
    dick bird
    Fishtail
    Peripheral Neuropathy and walking the Camino
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    Fishtail
    Fishtail
    littlegreen60
    Achilles heel flare up and 5 weeks to go :-(
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    Buying Medicine From Pharmacies
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    Former member 92300
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  • Tags travel-documents/insurance
    • Question regarding travel insurance and pre-existing conditions USA
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    Atlas Traveler
    Atlas Traveler
    caminograce
    Knee pain...help!
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    JKR
    Do they have this in Spain?
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    Rick of Rick and Peg
    Rick of Rick and Peg
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    Recommendation for Physical Therapy in Burgos
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    Seeking Orthopedic Specialist in Santiago
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    markie6
    markie6
    EricJR
    Is a booster shot vs tetanus advisable?
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    Arctic_Alex
    Arctic_Alex
    K_Lynn
    My turn for an injury! LOL
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    K_Lynn
    K_Lynn
    EveE
  • Tags albergue life food & drink
    • Nut & Gluten Allergies on the Camino
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    EveE
    EveE
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  • Tags first aid & blisters
    • Blister under crease of big toe
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    MARSKA
    Food poisoning- how to minimize risk
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    MikeJS
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    104 days to go and able to resume walking!
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    Keith H
    Pelegrin
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    • Protecting skin from sun - June vs. October
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    Pelegrin
    Pelegrin
    dejavo
    Sprained ankle before Camino Frances - also any cocktail recommendations?
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    John Crawford Howell
    Reggie (Scout)
    • Locked
    Bringing CBD Oil to Europe in Luggage
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    C clearly
    C clearly
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    • Location
    Anyone know how to get into a doctors office for a visit?
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    K_Lynn
    K_Lynn
    Paintboy2
  • Tags disability
    • But what about the handicapped?
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    JerryStroebele
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    Medical emergencies on the trail
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    MARSKA
    MARSKA
    palmah
    Medical Care in Sahagun
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    MARSKA
    MARSKA
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  • Tags shop/service
    • Massage in Burgos
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    Esperanza
    Esperanza
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    Walking in warm weather when not used to it.
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    David Tallan
    David Tallan

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