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To me the most Dangerous stage on the Camino Frances was from Foncebadon to Ponferrada in the rain.
Never forget the riverbed rocks from El Acebo to Ponferrada totally treacherous, seen several injuries sprained or broken ankles on route...
My third Camino was originally supposed to be Camino Norte. Last minute issues threw that idea completely on its head and just 24h before my flight left, I decided to try Camino Frances once again. The first time on the Frances was just 5 years...
I felt the same way Dave. I don't even remember how long ago I read it but I'd say at least 20 years ago. It was the first time I'd heard of the Camino. And my overwhelming thought after reading the book - despite its many eccentricities - was...
I LOVE my Topos and have worn them on 2 Caminos. The first time I had some blister issues caused by insoles I bought on the camino. The second camino I wore toe socks and had no blisters and I also bought my shoes a half size bigger. And since...
I too have this problem. I learned that insoles work but a very cheap version, after using an expensive pair that pushed my foot forward in the shoe causing horrible blisters on my toes. First I bought a shoe half a size larger than I would...
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