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    Morton's Neuroma Resolved

    Since your tumour has shrink 5% it makes sense that the mortons neuroma which is a tumour has disappeared. Stay well.
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    Orthotics for Morton's Neuroma

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    Keen sandals and orthotic insoles

    Orthotics would be more effective with a closed shoe to hold the foot in proper alignment
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    Weird & wacky vending machine finds

    Somewhere on the CF I saw condoms next to the packages of gum in the vending machines.!
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    Door of Mercy at the Cathedral in Santiago?

    Oh how fortunate to be able to go through the Holy Door in the catherdral. There are only 7 Holy Doors in the world. Four in Italy, one in FRance , one in Quebc, and the catherdral in Santiago....The Doors of Mercy are in the major Catherdrals in each city as part of the Popes Jublilee of...
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    Bringing backpack on plane as a carry-on

    I took my back pack as carry on when I went to CF. I wore my hikers. I wanted to start my Camino with all my belongings. If a bag was lost I could replace the other items but I wanted all my Camino items together. I had no checked luggage. I did carry another small bag as a "purse" ..with items...
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    What to do with stuff I don't wanna take back

    Pilgrim house would likely take your unwanted items. I , too in 2014 had items I wasn't going to take back with me. I met a man, Allan from Aust who was going to volunteer way out in an alberge. He took my items there! I had my hikers, a bag, shirts, gloves and a hat..someone out there may need...
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    Indulgences in Holy Year of Mercy--which door(s)?

    There are 7 Holy Doors in the world. There are 4 in Rome, Italy one in France ,oneb in Quebec and the one in Santiago. The doors are shut and are only opened when the pope declares a Jubilee but in every catherdral all over the world is a Door of Mercy. They were opened in December 2015 and...
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    Neck Wallet - Atomic Wedgie variant

    I never use a neck wallet as I don't lke the strap to show. I have for years always sewn a pocket...a money belt pouch in every skirt I take on any trip. I transfer the items from one pocket to another. When in the shower or washroom. So all items are with me. I sew it off centre over my left...
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    Laundry egg

    I did a search on line to find that this is a UK product. But what are the "beads" inside? No where did I find that info on the eco egg website. Chemicals? Don't you need soap to get things clean?? Just sayin.....
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    Laundry egg

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    Shampoo/conditioner

    Lush also has the conditioner bar to go that shampoo bar. It is sold by weight so I bought a small piece. I actually tried to dehydrate my own conditioner. I used a cookie sheet, Saran Wrap and a low oven. I used my conditioner for colour treated hair. It took forever to dehydrate. It never...
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    Holy Door (Porta Santa) in the Cathedral of Lisbon

    The catholic website for further information is cnsblog.wordpress.com The official site ???from SYates is doors of mercy and a new evangelization website. Wikipedia has information, also on the Holy Doors.. The seven Holy Doors will be opened on Decemeber 8, 2015.
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    Holy Door (Porta Santa) in the Cathedral of Lisbon

    The Year of Mercy was declared by the Pope Francis . It starts on Dec 8 but there is no Holy Door in the Catherdral in Lisbon to be opened . The three in Rome, one in Santiago and one in Quebec City, one in France and one in Vatican City are the seven Holy Doors that will be opened for a year.
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    My bracelet from the Camino broke today :(

    Sorry that your bracelet broke. Could this be a sign that you must return? I bought a lovely small silver shell in Santiago. I put it on my silver chain when I got home. So when my friend walked the Portuguese Camino this fall, I put it on and wore it daily for the six weeks she was gone. Well...
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    Camino death - Monday, 5 Oct

    Sincere condolences to the Goodwin family. May his soul rest in peace.
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    How can I avoid blisters!!!???

    Comfeel is available in Canada from a medical supply store. It comes in a sterile pack about 4X4 inches or 10X10 cm. I would guess one would have to buy the pack of five. One will need scissors to cut to size. You will also need tape to hold it down as it does not seem to stay in place. It is...

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