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In 2017 I also used a 2 litre water pouch and found the same chemical taste. In the end I couldn't put up with it any longer and used a water bottle filled with ordinary tap water. No funny taste! I must say that 1. The water in the pouch tasting so dreadful didn't do me any harm and 2. It...
I think the grief also stems from that - the length of time it takes to break-in new boots to get them to the standard of the old ones. - and never a blister at all.
Thank you for all the replies. You have consoled an old lady!
It is with profound sadness I announce the demise of my faithful, wonderful boots.
Having worn them most days for several monthis prior to walking the Camino, they became like a pair of comfortable old slippers, very precious and homely and, very importantly, part of me.
Unfortunately a bit of...
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