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I am trying to give som good advice to a couple that wants to walk part of the camino in spring 2017. They are interested in the beautiful scenery and to taste some of the good cuisine in the various areas.
My suggestion was that they walk from Astorga to Sarria. Such they will experience what...
Sandals and thick socks should take off most pressure on your feet. I tended to get a lot of blisters, and other problems as long as I had boots type shoes. Now I walk in running shoes made for winter (Goretex),and a pair of sandals. I try to switch at least once a day (especially where the road...
I have the same problem. Last time I brought a couple of packets of gluten/wheatfree crispbread in plastic boxes ( hard plastic). That helped me through breakfast and lunch. For dinner I ate meat ("steak") and vegetables. Lots of fruit, raisins, dark chocolate and nuts throughout the day.
I have walked the camino every year sine 2002, twice from St Jean. Other times I have walked shorter stretches. I have 'cheated' by taking buses, trains and taxis due to time limits, blisters, boring stretches etc. I have never felt anything close to sheepish for doing so.
In my experience the...
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