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🦠 Covid & the Camino

Discussion on how COVID-19 might affect your Camino
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COVID Is Covid still an issue and how to deal with it ...

Water and Hydration

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Is tap water safe to drink in Portugal?

Managing Disabilities on the Camino

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Walking With Facet Joint Osteoarthritis

First Aid & Blisters

Some tips on first aid and blisters on the Camino
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What should I do about calluses?

Medical help and injuries on the Camino

Some tips on how to deal with medical help on the camino
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Medical help Valenca
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Mental challenges

Some tips on the mental challenges on the Camino
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Social anxiety on the camimo

Training, Fitness & Health

Some tips on how to train and keep fit for a Camino
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How to choose a Camino Prep Fitness Program?
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    handzondeck2
    Camino Way markers in Bronze
    The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
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    • Medical Care
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    Achilles Tendonitis - Post Camino Treatment?
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    No blisters this time: why not?
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    Medical power of attorney for health care and directive to physicians
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    Persistent or Stubborn?
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    Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots etc
    3rd Edition. More content, training & pack guides avoid common mistakes, bed bugs etc
    Peregrination and Bone Density
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    could I get, at a farmacia...
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    Jumper's Knee Straps vs. KT Tape
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    malingerer
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    Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
    Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

    €46,-
    What do you do when your toe nails come off?
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    Blister Products
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    Prevention & Treatment of Aching Feet
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    Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots etc
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    Walking´s possible effect on the brain
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    musicagl
    Altus 24 Liters daypack (DENON 24 H30)
    Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

    €83,-
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    Walking the Camino with Plantar Faciitis
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    Melensdad
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    Can't eat onions
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    Altus 24 Liters daypack (DENON 24 H30)
    Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

    €83,-
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    contact lenses on the camino?
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    Set backs, How in shape do I need to be?
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    Voltaren/Diclofenak warning!!!!
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    Altus Poncho (ATMOSPHERIC H30)
    Very light, comfortable and compressible poncho. Specially designed for protection against water for any activity.

    Our Atmospheric H30 poncho offers lightness and waterproofness. Easily compressible and made with our Waterproof fabric, its heat-sealed interior seams guarantee its waterproofness. Includes carrying bag.

    €60,-
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    Altus Poncho (ATMOSPHERIC H30)
    Very light, comfortable and compressible poncho. Specially designed for protection against water for any activity.

    Our Atmospheric H30 poncho offers lightness and waterproofness. Easily compressible and made with our Waterproof fabric, its heat-sealed interior seams guarantee its waterproofness. Includes carrying bag.

    €60,-
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    William Garza
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    Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
    Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

    €46,-
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    How did your health change when you did your Camino?
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    Thank you to doctor with flying doctors
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    Walking the Camino with Tinnitus?
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    Larry from Sydney
    Still having foot issues 4 years later - thoughts?
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    Food problems between Carrion and Ledigos...
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    Prescriptions from American M.D.s filled on route in Spain
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    obinjatoo@yahoo.com
    Altus ANDES 400 H30 sleeping bag
    Down bag (90/10 duvet) of 700 fills with 180 g (6.34 ounces) of filling. Mummy-shaped structure, ideal when you are looking for lightness with great heating performance.

    €149,-
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    A selection of Camino Jewellery
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