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I was lucky to be in Ferrol for one of the Semana Santa parades in 2022. It was an amazing experience. (The thumbnails look low quality but you should be able to click on them to see a high res image).
This is a clever product: https://www.matadorequipment.com/collections/matador-products/products/refillable-toothpaste-tubes
They sell some other interesting products on their website that might be useful on a Camino.
TreadLabs: four different arch heights for the base, with a wide variety of replaceable cushions. https://treadlabs.com/
I have also used Powerstep on Camino. https://powerstep.com
Both of these offer a high arch option which is hard to find. TreadLabs has a very high option, too.
I found...
Penzeys has really great spices including some unique regional USA blends. I always keep a few of their gift boxes on hand for spur of the moment gifts. https://www.penzeys.com/
Reviving an old thread here. Tree Hugger is now offering an Athletic (Wicking) Fabric option for their reusable/washable pads (along with several other fabric/size options available). https://www.treehuggerclothpads.com/collections/athletic-wicking-fabric
I walked 25K in the US, getting stamps from Post Offices and Libraries. It wasn't any sort of recognized route, just town to town. I then brought my stamped Credencial, a letter from a local priest, and a map with distances marked on it. Walked from La Coruna to Santiago, getting two stamps a...
Would a stiff insole help? It might open up some possibilities for shoes that aren't quite stiff enough right out of the box. https://tegadesign.com/collections/insole
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