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    Camino Frances. Kumano Kodo. Via Podiensis.

    Camino Frances. Kumano Kodo. Via Podiensis.
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    Bladder vs water bottle

    Before my first Camino, I , like so many others, debated with myself and read every thread on this bladder/ bottle dilemma. I hike quite a lot in the heat of Northern Australia so I’m quite aware of my hydration requirements and always have a hydration bladder but I kept reading about the...
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    Would you stop at places that lack the Camino hospitality?

    I happily paid for the use of any bathroom I needed. There were times when I would have paid my whole days food money just to find a bathroom!! Unlike most men I encountered, who didn’t even bother to move off the path before relieving themselves. As Canuck60 said, he would order the drink while...
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    An Intriguing New (to me) Anti-Blister Sock I Will Be Testing

    Hi I’ve been using ( and recommending) Armaskin liners now for a year or so. And no, I’ve never been given a free pair.. I am 5 weeks into my Camino, blister free, until 2 days ago when I thought I’d give the double layer Wrightsocks a go..after all I’d been carrying them for so long..and heard...
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    Specific hot spots for blister. Looking for suggestions...

    I have 3 close friends who suffered from blisters in many and varied areas on their feet, including the spots you mention. I suggested Armaskin sock liners to them, and they now have a 100% success rate and for the first time , as one friend put it, her feet no longer look like they’ve been...
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    Posting gear from SdC to Australia

    Hi Everyone. I know I’m getting ahead of myself here, but when and if I get to SDC, I plan on going on to Italy and Greece for a few weeks and will not be needing my poles or pack etc. Was just wondering if any other Aussies have posted things back home or is it not worth it because of being...
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    Ibuprofen - Cautionary Tale

    I’ve taken the odd NSAID over the years with no ill effects..then out of the blue I took one Iboprofen and had an anaphylactic reaction..Respiratory arrest, the lot.. Fortunately I lived with someone trained in resuscitation.. Soooo, I’ve learned a fair bit about these drugs over the past...
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    Best Blister Prevention and Care

    Yes, have also used Armaskin. I don’t usually have problems with blisters, but recommended these to a friend who says her feet normally look like something from “ Mash” after walking. She has just come back from walking in Ireland and says for the first time ever her feet are blister free...
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    Class of 2018

    Planning to be part of the class of 2018.. Flights booked to leave good old Aussie 14th May ..to Paris, then SJPdP, and then, as some wise person posted, IF I don’t become ill or get injured, I want to walk the whole way. Not even sure how the idea came to me, but since it did, I must admit I’ve...
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    Warning 'flasher'

    Why would you not take the person’s photo? Wouldn’t that help the police identify the person, or is it too dangerous and one might get knocked on the head for your trouble. I’m new to the forum and have lots of questions..do people carry a whistle?
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    Training when you can't walk (outside)?

    I’ve been reading this forum for some time now, and my feelings rapidly seem to go from excitement to terror! Well, thought it was time to involve myself more. I live in a very hot part of the country ( Australia) And am a bit concerned about the training.. I too am planning to start walking...

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