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  1. D74

    2024 - albergue trends... or non-trends

    Thanks @wisepilgrim for the update, keep up the great work.
  2. D74

    Dog from Hell ?

    There were a few dogs on the last stage of the Baztan, not far out from Pamplona, that looked ready to eat my ankles and weren't afraid to let me know it. Thankfully, the aforementioned hounds were chained up, but had they not been I would have probably ruined a perfectly good pair of...
  3. D74

    Effectively Avoiding Blisters

    totally, I would often see people with a massive blister that had formed under the compeed that they then couldn't get at.
  4. D74

    Effectively Avoiding Blisters

    ha ha, I'm glad I'm not on my own with my views on Compeed. Some of the damage I've seen them do is certainly isn't something I want to see again.
  5. D74

    Effectively Avoiding Blisters

    I started out walking my first few Caminos using vaseline, but have since found choosing the right socks, shoes and different preventative measures to be best at keeping me blister free. I've made a video on blister prevention, which may help some of you -
  6. D74

    Anyone "Gut Train" with Kimchi/Sauerkraut pre-Camino?

    Fermented foods contain live bacteria, which when consumed can increase healthy bacteria in gut, improving your body's response to unfriendly bacteria and other such delights https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-benefits-of-probiotics
  7. D74

    Anyone "Gut Train" with Kimchi/Sauerkraut pre-Camino?

    I've never had food poisoning on the Camino, but do find the change in diet and the sugary breakfast can be challenging. What works for me is taking OptiBack tablets, which help my tum and staves off acid reflux
  8. D74

    Starting from Bayonne - getting a credential

    Hi Kevin, I hope you don’t mind, but I had a couple of Baztan questions for you. Did you have to book ahead or can you find accommodation easily enough on the day? Did you see many other pilgrims walking whilst you were there? I plan to walk it on April 1st.
  9. D74

    Is the Albergue in Roncesvalles a “must”?

    Id recommend staying there and signing up to the meal. It’s a great way of meeting your fellow pilgrims, most of whom have just started their journey so are keen to say hello and connect. If you’re walking from St Jean, it’s a long day and your feet will thank you for stopping at Roncesvalles...
  10. D74

    The Invierno is gaining in popularity

    thank you
  11. D74

    The Invierno is gaining in popularity

    That's helpful to know, thanks @VNwalking
  12. D74

    The Invierno is gaining in popularity

    This is super helpful, thanks for taking the time to reply and let me know what your experience was like on the Invierno. I know what you mean about company, you can be perfectly happy walking on your own and then after meeting someone and chatting you realise how much you've missed having a...
  13. D74

    The Invierno is gaining in popularity

    Can any of you comment on how solitary the Invierno is? I like the idea of walking alone, but then enjoy talking with pilgrims at the end of the day in a cafe, bar or albergue. I get the impression this may not be possible on this route. I arrive in santiago on the afternoon of the 11th, and...
  14. D74

    The Invierno is gaining in popularity

    Glad to hear it. Thanks, I shall take a look at your handy link.
  15. D74

    The Invierno is gaining in popularity

    I'm starting the Invierno early next week, here's hoping I meet a few other pilgrims along the way. Did you all enjoy the route? Any places to look out for?
  16. D74

    Suddenly feeling terrified

    What a lovely response :)
  17. D74

    Suddenly feeling terrified

    I'm sorry to hear you're feeling this way, but rest assured lots of people feel like this before they go...and I'd say nearly all end not wanting to leave once we finish! I've walked several caminos and still get nervous before I go. Rest assured there will be lots of people in the same boat as...
  18. D74

    Swimming pool in april/may?

    I walked late May into early June and we had some lovely warm and sunny days and a few rainy days. By and large it was sunnier than it was rainy. Not so sure about April though
  19. D74

    Swimming pool in april/may?

    I swam in the river at Estella in late May, water was cool but the sun was shining ☺️
  20. D74

    To book ahead or go with the flow on the Invierno…

    Thanks for getting back to me regarding booking or not. Think maybe a bit of both will probably be a good option. You’ve certainly got me enthused about the route. What are some of your fav bits of the Invierno? I’m guessing the cherries might be one :)

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