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  1. linkster

    Sprained ankle before Camino Frances - also any cocktail recommendations?

    Bummer! Listen to your body! Its OK to take a taxi or bus if needed. I would suggest using poles, taping your ankle, and maybe shipping your pack everyday at least at the start. At the end of the day or when you get a break, put your body into a 90° with you feet up against a wall and let...
  2. linkster

    (Sports) massage in Santiago?

    I have used the following although it has been a few years. https://www.quintanamassages.com/ https://www.belmu-masajes-terapeuticos.com/
  3. linkster

    Hospital Bill from Spanish Hospital

    I never had bought travel insurance prior to my accident in 2017 (I just tripped going downhill). Now, I would not travel without travel insurance. Zoltar does not always share when our accidents or illnesses will happen. 🤣 😂
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    Hospital Bill from Spanish Hospital

    @Rick of Rick and Peg @Kathar1na I think he was definitely speaking in code and letting me off the hook from paying. I think they were not equipped to take payment, and did not want to bother with it.
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    Hospital Bill from Spanish Hospital

    In 2017, I broke my right wrist just before Portomarín. I took a cab to the hospital in Lugo. They took my passport etc. I had Xrays, set my wrist, and a script for anti-inflammatories and pain killers. I tried to pay before leaving, but was unable. They new I was on the Camino. I never...
  6. linkster

    pills, pills, and more pills

    I carry my medications with me on the plane. I take an assortment of medications with me on the Camino in my first aid kit. Some are prescription medications (antibiotics, pain killers, etc.). I separate them out with EZ Dose Pill Packs. I think they also have biodegradable pill packs if...
  7. linkster

    Albergue windows and doors open or closed at night now.

    This thread is helping me remember the emotion involved with opening and closing a window on the Camino. 🤣
  8. linkster

    Albergue windows and doors open or closed at night now.

    Correct ... their belief that it is fact or their truth.🤣
  9. linkster

    Albergue windows and doors open or closed at night now.

    I got tired of the constant opening and closing of the window. It almost turned into a fight a couple of times (not me). The FACT that the open window causes sickness is REAL to some, and there is no reasoning with them. I always tried to secure a bed by the window. I carried a piece of tack...
  10. linkster

    Help with blisters!

    Try to identify the root cause. What do you think is causing the friction? Is it both feet or just one? Is the friction between the toes or the bottom of your by the toes? Friction between the toes: 1) Gel toe sleeve on the 2nd toe. 2) Inji liner toe socks. Friction on the bottom of your...
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    Extra pillows logic problem

    @Lhollo The logistics of 5 pillow does seem daunting. Just some thoughts. Inflatable reading pillow Exped Large Inflatable Pillow I have a medium without the foam that I take camping sometimes that is very light. Also what about your extra clothes etc. stuffed into a pillow case at night...
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    Monkey Butt. . . Prevention, Care, and Treatment

    @Albertagirl A couple of suggestions on Google Translate. Download the dictionary for offline use. As @doughtnut nz suggests you can take a picture for translation. But next time try the realtime translation. Press the camera icon, and aim at the text. Move it slowly while you scan the page ...
  13. linkster

    Monkey Butt. . . Prevention, Care, and Treatment

    @davebugg you really do have too much time on your hands or should I say butt? 😂 Camino pasties LMAO😂🤣
  14. linkster

    Preventing Black Toe ?

    @BROWNCOUNTYBOB Gross 😂 The posts above have some good videos about lacing. Here is a diagram that shows different lacing techniques.👣:D:cool:
  15. linkster

    Stolen Medication

    There are many medications available over the counter in Spain that require a prescription in the states. You might just check at the farmacia first. ¡Buena suerte! :D :cool:
  16. linkster

    Where to Place Engo Patches?

    @LesBrass google gel toes sleeves. They may help with your little toe. They are easy on/off and reusable.👣:D:cool:
  17. linkster

    As the Heel Spurs Turn...Free at last ....thank goodness the Orthopedic boot is off at last !

    Walk on amiga!:D:cool:
  18. linkster

    Heel Spurs and Micro Tears and More oh My! Update #2 plus the unthinkable

    I am intrigued by the procedure and your progress. It is really amazing how your own platelets are able to heal your body. Did you redefine "leadfoot" on your drive home?:eek::p:D You sound tenacious, and I am sure you will make it to Spain!:D:cool:
  19. linkster

    Heel Spurs and Micro Tears and more oh my! Physio Update#1

    The videos were interesting. ¡Buena suerte! :D:cool:
  20. linkster

    Heel Spurs and Micro Tears and more oh my! Physio Update#1

    What a PITH (pain in the heel) :p. I have been wrestling with PF. Several injections, stretching, the infamous boot. I thought I would try some new insoles from the Good Feet store. I have been wearing the strengtheners for a about a month. It may be coincidental, but I think they are helping...

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