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  1. cathal Ferris

    Memorable Places

    N Matter what you do you will have to return at some point as there is something else to see I loved the Bull Run in Pamplona the Monastary after the walk om the Pyreenees and getting woke to music playing guitarists in the morning the village of Astorga brass band and dressed like something out...
  2. cathal Ferris

    Two injured and disorientated pilgrims rescued by Guardia Civil near Pereje

    Great news there save
  3. cathal Ferris

    Wet shoes, cold feet, blisters

    Your preferance but i may suggest sealskinz waterproof socks may be your answer if you wish to stick with trainers i used these with trainers in the last 100k of camino see link i am not advertising just pointing in the right direction...
  4. cathal Ferris

    My Secret Weapon for Blisters

    I used aluminum foil tape on soles of feet and never had a blister also used nylon with anti blister socks and have used sports socks as above use vaseline into feet at night take regular breaks have a foot massage some of the alberques i stayed in the monastary gave a foot bath on entering dont...
  5. cathal Ferris

    Help with shoes for someone with big feet....

    Check out this link in the UK https://www.walktall.co.uk/ call on 01604 831271 / 831751 telephone lines are open Monday to Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm
  6. cathal Ferris

    Alert Weather alert on Napoleon Road

    Yes i went through the Napoleon Route in April the year i did it and the snow was covering the roads the word in the albergue the night previous the Napoleaon was closed however before setting off from St JPDP i was giving the all clear setting off early that morning had my porridge up at the...
  7. cathal Ferris

    Calling it a day at Orisson - wind gusts too much.

    Went over ther a few Went over there a few years back when the Napolean Pass was declared open after a snow closure two pilgrims one stayed n the Bothy on the mountain and the other decided to walk on misjudged the path due to snow cover and was found in a ditch the next day so pays to be...
  8. cathal Ferris

    Winter - night temperatures in albergues

    Keep Safe on your Journey Ian God Bless
  9. cathal Ferris

    Winter - night temperatures in albergues

    Be interesting to know what you settled for and if you can let us know how you get on Buen Camino Mo Chara
  10. cathal Ferris

    Winter - night temperatures in albergues

    Better being prepared is my motto Looking at it rather than looking for it lower altitude is warmer than staying in alberques at higher mountain regions depending on your preference warm / cold sleepers but look on it as experience and enjoy stay in Motels or hotels if it gets too cold alternate...
  11. cathal Ferris

    Bed bugs & getting rid of gear

    Prevention better than cure thank you for that explanation always treat gear at home in a well ventilated dry area and externally on trail mucho gratious
  12. cathal Ferris

    Bed bugs & getting rid of gear

    Think the deal was many years ago when i walked the francis was you had to but everthing into a plastic bag tie it tight and the heat killed them but im sure things have come on since. Prior to my walks i always use a treatment Pyrethrins and pyrethroids got it off a well known website and kept...
  13. cathal Ferris

    Shin Splint Help Needed!

    The Camino will be there when your not its nice to be able to walk all the way but sometimes you have to listen to your body you will get loads of advice on here however difficulties arise and how best you deal with it will ultimately be your decision remember life after the camino you need to...
  14. cathal Ferris

    Best cities for rest days

    Plenty to do and see en-route Burgos is fantastic with the cathedrals the home of El cid the nesting egrets at this time of year and the really brown friendly squirrells that come out to play early in the morning on your way through the park is much photogenic than that straight road out of...
  15. cathal Ferris

    Do my feet change size as I age? Hiking boot sizing question

    Would consider looking at socks use a liner with a lighter sock have you left your boots near heat if thier leather may shrink you coud put them on and go through shallow streams up to your ankles to see if that helps them swell just a few options the main thing is if their not right dont wear...
  16. cathal Ferris

    Looking for lightweight tent

    I have a vango 100 very light and comfortable for1 sitting up if your quite tall can be difficult and room for your back back can be made between fly sheet and tent can be erected dry in wet weather which is handy
  17. cathal Ferris

    Members Photos

    Did you have any craic on your way there was a place i stayed in that had coins set into the stone wall by pilgrims i added a coin back in 2015
  18. cathal Ferris

    Have you encountered accidents on the Camino?

    Ah No during my time the help i have had with blisters from two French Canadian doctors in Roncesvalles two broken toes and blisters from a Chinese gentleman in Burgos also witnessed a guy going down Pyrenees slipping on that grey mud over the rocks on the Napoleon route into Roncesvalles that...
  19. cathal Ferris

    Bored walking

    What i did to break some of the journey prior to leaving home factor in some site visits if you want to feel the History around Napoleon, El Cid and other popular historical figures or you could experience handling a donkey or cycle part of the way once you factor in a couple of two doos then...
  20. cathal Ferris

    COVID Trouble contacting Orisson.

    If you like mountain experience and feel the experience of History then you will when completing the Napoleon Route from St Jean Stopped at Orison for a pit stop water and splash also to experience the view went further on to the Spanish border where i had my morning porridge and a visit from...

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