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I wear socks everyday, didn't get a single blister. Various brands, but they're all merino wool. As long as I wear the correct fit for shoes and socks, and pull them tight every couple of hours. I have no problems. Now if I could do something about my foot odor, that'd be something.
Burgos was where I realized I wasn't enjoying myself either, for different reasons though. When I travel I like visiting the monuments in the area, and I wasn't doing that rushing from albergue to albergue.
I've learned that part of the Camino adventure is adapting it to what you want. Maybe...
I was in Roncesvalles yesterday, and they ran out of beds. Make sure you bring a sleeping bag, or make your own sleep sack, as they don't provide sheets or a blanket, regardless if you get a bed or not.
I'm getting a bit nervous that I didn't budget enough time for the walk, and I don't feel like running or being stressed all the time, so if I'm thinking there might be a stage or two in the middle that I might skip, any recommendations?
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