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  1. DoubleD

    Shin Splints, Tendonitis or Stress Fracture

    I just got back from the camino on Sunday. Your story is so similar to mine as far as the leg issue. I only started in Astorga though. My discomfort in the leg didn't pop up until about 3 days out from Santiago. I decided to just ice it at night, and wrap it during the day. Every step was...
  2. DoubleD

    Leaving family behind...guilt? How did you manage saying goodbye?

    I just got back from the camino on Sunday. We left our 16 and 18 year old boys home....alone. :eek: Unfortunately, we weren't able to do the full camino...but were gone 18 days. I made them both join facebook, and I said I'd do an update once a day on how we were doing with a few pics...
  3. DoubleD

    Mass in Santiago

    I was there last week, I think we got to Santiago on Oct 3rd (I think). We went to the mass at noon, and it wasn't swung then. One of the priests was celebrating his 100th birthday that day! We then went back inside the cathedral later that night, and realized after we were in, the 7:30 mass...
  4. DoubleD

    New unwanted markings of the Camino

    I just got back yesterday from the Camino. I think I was expecting it to be worse - I noticed the TP at times, but for the most part, was enjoying the views a little higher off the ground. I saw the odd person going into the bushes, but tried not to watch to see if they carried their stuff...
  5. DoubleD

    Gear / Weight - Packing List Thoughts, Opinions, Questions

    I've said before, but I love reading threads like this....lots to learn. I don't have high enough self esteem to post my own packing list...so I learn through others. HA. I'm at the stage where I have everything...I just need to organize it and then decide what to trim back. I use a lacrosse...
  6. DoubleD

    Walking from León on Sept. 21!

    Hi Sheila, I'll be starting from Astorga on the 23rd....so we might cross paths. Safe travels...it's coming up quick!
  7. DoubleD

    Possible strikes upcoming at airports in Spain

    Glad to hear the planned strike dates are postponed....for now. We arrive in Madrid on Sept. 22nd...one of the dates listed. Fingers are crossed that we aren't affected...and if we are...not much I can do I about it.
  8. DoubleD

    Frustration - orthotics

    On Saturday, I walked 21 km, with about half of it in the rain (was great because I was able to try out my new rain jacket!). I went with my new Salomon Ultra 3 GTX trail shoes. I decided I'd try this hike with my cheaper Dr. Scholl inserts, as that's what I most recently used on a prior hike...
  9. DoubleD

    Frustration - orthotics

    Stivandrer, I've suffered from having very flat feet for probably 35 years or so, but in early March, I started suffering from PF. That's when I went for treatment. It has taken a while, but my foot is in good shape now...but I do stretches every day (feet and calves in particular), I have it...
  10. DoubleD

    Pack is packed.Weight?

    I've yet to get over the pond to walk the camino (my turn in Sept), but I love reading these threads about gear and what people are packing or not packing. Being a rookie, I can't offer advice, but I'm enjoying the challenge of selecting what to take and what to leave behind, and glaring at...
  11. DoubleD

    Frustration - orthotics

    80% of the cost of my orthotics is covered with my health plan, so I took advantage of it, otherwise I might not have spent the money. I have very flat feet and have suffered since a teenager. They definitely help. So, a bit of an update. Thanks for the comments above. This has consumed me...
  12. DoubleD

    Frustration - orthotics

    Come to think of it, yesterday, the ones I tried on were the new Ultra 3's...just came out. But, even then, I should go back and look at the 2's and 3's closer. It's sounding like I didn't try hard enough...or take the time to get good help. I'm going to head out later today to investigate...
  13. DoubleD

    Frustration - orthotics

    Actually, the shoes I was really looking hard at were the Salomon Ultra 2 GTX's. I looked at their insoles and it didn't look like they could be removed. Maybe looks were deceiving. The person who "helped" me was busy going back and forth with others, so they didn't offer any advice. I'l...
  14. DoubleD

    Frustration - orthotics

    I'm a bit frustrated. Going on my first camino in a month and half and I'm stressing about my footwear. Preface this with - I'm only starting at Astorga, and if we don't have any issue, will have time to get to Finisterre. I have flat feet - have had problems since a teenager. Probably 20...
  15. DoubleD

    My new pack. Show me yours!

    Thanks for all the comments on sewing patches. Mike, my Osprey doesn't have any mesh....well it does on the side a bit, but not where I'd put a patch. Since I'm only putting maybe 1 or 2 patches at most on, I can't see it affecting the integrity of the pack, and as suggested above, I'll try...
  16. DoubleD

    My new pack. Show me yours!

    I know there are no stupid questions, but I have one. :p Does sewing patches onto backpacks lead to a bigger chance of a bit of water leaking in? I have a new Osprey pack, and sat with needle & thread in hand, about to sew on a small Canadian flag patch, and I decided not to. I figured it...
  17. DoubleD

    Plantars Fasciitis

    I've suffered from PF for the past few months in my left foot. I had received treatment for a couple of months, and have done prescribed stretches etc. It helped a ton...but it still bothers me from time to time. One of my sons plays lacrosse, so we have lots of lacrosse balls around. I use...
  18. DoubleD

    Sept.-Oct. 2017 pilgrims: check in!

    We are from Calgary too. Myself, wife and a friend will be heading over on Sept. 21st. Trying to get lots of hikes in this summer!
  19. DoubleD

    Sept.-Oct. 2017 pilgrims: check in!

    A few Albertans going...awesome to see.
  20. DoubleD

    Sept.-Oct. 2017 pilgrims: check in!

    Hey, someone else from Calgary! I wish we could leave from SJPP, but we won't be able to be away that long.

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