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Thanks for the tip Laurie!
After my Camino last year and consistently dealing with blistered feet, I recently made the decision that for my planned Camino next year I will try wearing trail runners rather than hiking boots to see if it makes a difference. I'd also read elsewhere how...
It seems the Camino is calling again and I just can't fight it! I walked the CF in 2017 and have decided to return in July 2019 to walk Camino del Norte/Primitivo. It can't come soon enough!
Hey Luc,
It sounds to me like you have already put a lot of effort into your training so don't throw that away on doubt of not being able to cover those large distances everyday. Remember that it is up to you how far you choose to walk in a day. It's your way and your journey.
I can tell you...
So I came across this hilarious guy on my 2017 Camino travels. He was sharing a paddock with a horse that was rolling around on its back, so this guy thought he would imitate his friend and started doing the same! I loved him!
I have to agree with you David that the Wright socks are not blister proof (even though they claim that they are on their website). I wore the double layer adventure socks when I did the Camino Frances last year and let's just say that my feet ended up a little worse for wear for a while there...
New Zealand being just a hop, skip and a jump away from Melbourne, Australia (in reality a 3hr plane trip), I thought why not see what amazing walks and scenery this country has to show off?! It did not disappoint! Photos cannot do justice for the many beautiful landscapes I was lucky enough to...
Hey Roger,
Just in regards to your query about walking poles, I originally purchased a set of Helinox walking poles prior to my Camino in 2017. They are extremely lightweight as well as having the convenience of being collapsible for easy carrying and storage when you don't require them. They...
Hey Elisha,
Probably not much I can say right now to alleviate the fear or doubts you're having especially now that you're comcerned a physical injury is going to cut things short before this dream has really begun for you.
But I feel that I can understand to some degree where your concern for...
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