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I read this thread and I don't get why some people were giving a bunch of S%+T to the moderator on such a benign subject. Give it a break boys. It isn't that big a deal.
On early Caminos I had terrible blister problems until I discovered taping my toes and heels with surgical (paper) tape as a preventive measure. But, it has to be removed and reapplied pretty often. I haven't heard of Omnifix. @VNwaking, is...
Ouch! It is from being compressed or rubbing, even if only when you are going downhill, so the ideal is to change footwear, go for trekking sandals.
For now? Take the laces out of your footwear and then put them back but leaving out the first...
Best answer yet.
It annoyed me to see pilgrims picking grapes along the path where there wasn't any fencing, had they known of the chemical concoction that had been sprayed on said grapes to prevent blight and insect damage they might have left...
Is the answer to reroute the "recommended" Camino on the basis that it is an issue where even those who take care injure themselves (no doubt there are other difficult/dangerous paths but this one gets more publicity) - no doubt pilgrims in...
I haven't reached your stage yet, I am just about to get the train to Stansted Airport before flying to Biarritz tomorrow for my 3rd Camino - still excited about what lies ahead, slightly later than before so the scenery will be different. Yippee!
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