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I have fattish toe pads on the underside of my fourth toes on both feet and had no trouble developing callouses that prevented blisters when I was younger and running trails. I am having a little more trouble keeping them blister-free as I get older. Toe socks are helping along with wrapping the...
I have no idea what shoes I’ll wear on the Camino, but I’ve paid close to $200 for some trail runners and hiking boots and would happily pay $300 if they were well made and would keep my feet, hips and low back happy on the trail for a good long while. Good shoes have been game changers for me...
Maybe, but pretty much all of my vacations are outdoor adventures involving camping and hiking and sometimes kayaking, and have been for 25+ years. Despite careful preparation, working with PT, and being committed to remaining active, I often end the day with significant sharp joint pain. I can...
Thank you everyone for such helpful suggestions. I think I have mapped out a tentative route starting in Porto and taking 21 days to reach Santiago, followed by an 8-day trek to Muxia, for a 30+ day pilgrimage through Northern Portugal and Spain. I may be joined by my oldest and dearest friend...
You understood me, and it sounds like we have heard the same things about the Invierno- more solitude and less infrastructure for pilgrims- not what I am looking for this time.
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