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  1. Raymond

    1st Time over Xmas week +2 Irish teen boys

    Hi, Just saw this post. Given that you have teenagers I presume you are tied to the Irish school holidays. I have found that May and September are the best times for a weeks walk on the Camino, so maybe end of Aug and first week of Sept. The Finestere Camino is approx. 75 Km and can be done...
  2. Raymond

    Got My First Blister Training; Should I Get Different Shoes

    Hi Debbye Jean, I have the same type of foot as you with the longer second toe !! I had blister issues on my first walk, but on my heel. Salomon Boots. Next I tried Merrell and eventually lost both big toe nails !! I have finally had sucess with a pair of Meindl Respond gortex boots . These...
  3. Raymond

    Got My First Blister Training; Should I Get Different Shoes

    Hi Debbye Jean, You did not mention where you got the blister. ! I give my feet a bit of hardening up for about 2 weeks before I go. I soak each foot for about 5 minutes in metholated spirits ( like rubbing alcohol ) then let them air dry . This helps to harden up things. Also if you have some...

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