Hi,
My mother and I are intending to walk the Camino when she is 70. I wrote my thesis for divinity college on the Camino, it is something we both want to do eventually. I'm in my 30s, she's in her late 60s.
Now, when we do day hikes I encourage her to carry a small load. However, she has bruises from even carrying a lightweight day pack with a bottle of water and lunch. They are generally on her lower arms, but it concerns me that if she's carrying even a small pack (I'd probably have to carry most of her gear) that she would suffer bruising which must be painful. She claims it's "thin skin", but I am thinking it might be something worth looking at?
I don't know if there are lotions or powders to help with this, but she seems to be certain that it won't be a problem. I on the other hand am positive that it will be a detriment to any long trek.
We would like to do the Camino Frances.
Any suggestions?
CK.
My mother and I are intending to walk the Camino when she is 70. I wrote my thesis for divinity college on the Camino, it is something we both want to do eventually. I'm in my 30s, she's in her late 60s.
Now, when we do day hikes I encourage her to carry a small load. However, she has bruises from even carrying a lightweight day pack with a bottle of water and lunch. They are generally on her lower arms, but it concerns me that if she's carrying even a small pack (I'd probably have to carry most of her gear) that she would suffer bruising which must be painful. She claims it's "thin skin", but I am thinking it might be something worth looking at?
I don't know if there are lotions or powders to help with this, but she seems to be certain that it won't be a problem. I on the other hand am positive that it will be a detriment to any long trek.
We would like to do the Camino Frances.
Any suggestions?
CK.