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That would have been a good April 1 post.
I intended to post this for April 1, but forgot:
"I finally got inijii toe socks. I think I like really like them, but it would be helpful if like other technical socks, they were marked to indicate...
I drink a litre between getting up, using the ablutions, remembering who I am and what it is I’m trying to achieve and setting boot to tarmac (other surfaces may be available). On the Frances, with a couple of exceptions, I’ll carry 500ml, drink...
I’m on the Via Imperii at the moment, to date I’ve covered over 250km, and have yet to see another pilgrim. So imagine how I felt when I came across this today:
Stamp, drinks, guest book…
I find walking with poles keeps me more upright, and takes some of the pressure off my lower back. If I walk without poles for more than 2 hours I get a sore lower back that I need to stretch out after. Also, doing some stretching (lower back...
Backs are as individual as fingerprints, no two are the same , especially injured ones .
Sixty eight , two fused vertebrae, one laminectomy , many successful treks .
My one piece of advice is to be very wary and very prepared when putting on...
I also have had some back issues, I’m sure some will disagree with what I’m about to say but for me carrying a larger pack is better. I find the wide waist straps to be very supportive and the pack itself has great suspension. I have an Osprey...
Find a pharmacia or natural remedy shop and buy some Arnica cream or lotion . It is an amazing cure for deep bruising and the dispersion of subcutaneous haematoma. Frankly akin to witchcraft , so effective as to be akin to some type of arcane...
I am posting this from Estella where the weather is very warm and the sun is more intense than I expected. It is amazing!
You may recall two previous threads — one in which you persuaded me to walk the Meseta, and then one in I asked about...
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