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    CPAP users: how do you bring your machine with you?

    Ask your doctor if you qualify for an oral appliance for your sleep apnea. Find a dentist who has credentials with Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) to make you one. I know many people who use this appliance instead of CPAP for their travels
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    Ground conditions - Camino Del Norte

    We finished Irun to SanSabastian today the weather was lovely and no mud. Did give thanks that it was not raining. 3 of us walked in Altra’s, Hoka’s and Brooks and had no problem
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    Sleeping bag or just liner (starting Frances at SJPdP on April 25th)

    Does all Albergues provide sheet and pillow cases on the del Norte?
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    SJPDP-SDC in 32 days-is this realistic?

    Husband(62)and I(56)never walked before and did it in 31 days of walking and 2 rest days (33 total).
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    Struggling with 1/2 size larger - Lone Peaks - insole recs?

    I used lone peak ultra last year and loved it. Came home and bought 2 pairs just incase they change the shoe. Also used the ninja socks. Never had a sore pot or blister. I tested on size: what was biggest size I can do without my heel riding up and down.
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    How many nights should we spend in Pamplona before heading to SJPdP

    We stayed in Biarritz prior to going to SJPD and loved it! Was great place to get ready for the walk. Lovely small beach town
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    Sizing Up on Shoes

    I went with biggest shoe size I could as long as my heel was not moving up and down in back. Went with lone peak altra’s due to large toe box and used double layer toe Sox. Did not put anything on my feet and had no sore spot or blister. Walked 33 days
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    Blister Prevention That Works For All

    I bought biggest toe box shoe (lone peak altra), then biggest size for me as long as my heel does not ride up. Wore injinji toe socks. Did not put anything on my feet. Did not have one blister or sore spot. I know there is many ways, for me, will do this again
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