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Well, no. We purposely bought her shoes a size and a half bigger. She had on cotton socks for the first two days instead of the Darn Toughs I bought her.I'm not going to weigh in on walk vs. bus, but are her shoes too small?
I would try to wait out the blister, throw away the cotton socks and see if you can find some hikers wool in Pamplona.Well, no. We purposely bought her shoes a size and a half bigger. She had on cotton socks for the first two days instead of the Darn Toughs I bought her.
She is Mexican, I'm a Gringo. I can hold my own in Spanish, but she can of course discuss the most obscure topics with a university professor. We both have PhDs in Latin American history.How comfortable is she travelling on her own in a foreign country? Does she speak the language or not? My wife is not and does not, so even though I'd rather walk I would probably take the bus or wait till she can walk. Alternatively you could spring for a cab to take her to Puente la Reina but even though that may minimize the other issues it may not do away with them.
She doesn't want me to experience something that she won't.Is she fearful to take the bus alone? What is her reason for this?
I have rarely heard of people going up a full 1.5 size bigger in their Camino shoes. I myself only go up a half size. Add to all that extra room wearing only cotton thin socks, and it sounds a recipe for disaster. Her toes may very well be "sloshing" around rubbing in her shoes. My opinion is that she needs to switch immediately to wearing the Darn Tough socks, even if they seem hot in the heat.Well, no. We purposely bought her shoes a size and a half bigger. She had on cotton socks for the first two days instead of the Darn Toughs I bought her.
I can understand this completely. You’re walking the Camino as a couple. Whatever route you go, go there together.She doesn't want me to experience something that she won't.
In that case, I would wait in Pamplona until she can walk.She doesn't want me to experience something that she won't.
Have to agree with Chrissy. A size and a half seems way too large. While still in Pamplona, go to an outfitters that sells shoes. It could set the tone for the next 400+ miles.I have rarely heard of people going up a full 1.5 size bigger in their Camino shoes. I myself only go up a half size. Add to all that extra room wearing only cotton thin socks, and it sounds a recipe for disaster. Her toes may very well be "sloshing" around rubbing in her shoes. My opinion is that she needs to switch immediately to wearing the Darn Tough socks, even if they seem hot in the heat.
I’m a size 5 in ‘normal ‘ shoes and yet take size 6 1/2 for long distance walking, this year, I even took size 7!!! And yes, it was blissfully comfortable. We’re all different. So are the shoes.I have rarely heard of people going up a full 1.5 size bigger in their Camino shoes. I myself only go up a half size. Add to all that extra room wearing only cotton thin socks, and it sounds a recipe for disaster. Her toes may very well be "sloshing" around rubbing in her shoes. My opinion is that she needs to switch immediately to wearing the Darn Tough socks, even if they seem hot in the heat.
Whatever keeps your marriage happy!Hi everyone! My wife and I just started the Frances this past weekend. This is her first Camino, but this is number 2 for me. Our first day from SJPDP to Rocenvalles was uneventful, but she got a blister on her pinky toe on Day 2 while descending into Zubriri (those darn rocks!). I remained uninjured.
Anyway, she hobbled with me into Pamplona the next day and we agreed to take a two day rest to give her time to heal. While I really wanted to go explore the town, I agreed to stay with her so we would have the same experiences.
Of course, sitting in Pamplona isn't the cheapest, so we agreed yesterday to try to walk tomorrow to Puente la Reina. This evening, she told me that even though her toe is healing, she is not going to walk tomorrow and wants to take a bus. While I respect that position, I would like to walk as it is the day you go over Mirador Alto de Pedrón. She really wants me to take the bus with her.
I know it is silly to ask a forum of strangers to weigh in on this, but we both want to know what you guys think. We are open to critiques in either direction. TIA!
We are all different! If I went up 1.5 size bigger, I would definitely be tripping over the toes of my shoes!I’m a size 5 in ‘normal ‘ shoes and yet take size 6 1/2 for long distance walking, this year, I even took size 7!!! And yes, it was blissfully comfortable. We’re all different. So are the shoes.
No it isn't. The fact that this question is being asked is an indication to me that the discussion about what to do if one person were injured to the extent that they wanted more rest time to recover didn't take place before they started. Implicit in any agreement would have been that neither of them suffered injuries that might preclude them going on. They now need to work out what is or isn't fair in the context of their own relationship, about which we have just this little, very incomplete, snapshot.It is unfair to ask you to not walk and to take the bus when the agreed upon trip was walking across Spain.
Thanks for these questions! This is exactly why I wanted to post about this situation on the forum. My wife and I have been debating/arguing about this as if it were a black and white issue. Folks on here came with a more practical perspective. I think the resounding question I am hearing from the crowd is: what caused the blister, and what can we do to prevent this from going further so we can actually finish the Camino.@Chicago Seeker Chi town was home for me in a previous life.
What do you think the cause of her blister was? The shoes sound big enough. Is there any abnormality or seam in the shoe? Maybe sweaty feet from the cotton socks? I keep reading about the heat right now. Maybe change socks during the day. Let your feet dry before putting on a new pair. You need to eliminate the friction somehow. Maybe a thin nylon (stocking, liner, pantyhose type nylon) under the Darn Tough. Tape, Foot Glide, antiperspirant, etc. Do you know how to lace lock your shoes, so that your are not jamming your toes on the downhill? Are you walking too fast? Get the pressure off the blister. Maybe a gel toe sleeve, doughnut of mole skin, or drain it (threading) if needed but make sure to keep it clean.
I understand the cost issue, but do you also have time constraints? ... return ticket, enough days to complete the journey to SdC?
Is the Camino doable together? Have you both walked before starting? Hiked somewhere bedsides the local park? Is she up to it?
Why does she want you to take the bus? Does she speak some Spanish? Do you each have a phone with cell service or a SIM card? Can you stay in touch during the day?
Sorry more questions than answers, but it really is up to the both of you to work it out. How do you resolve issues and work out compromises at home? I wish you both luck!
To me, this statement stands out on it's own, away from the shoes and socks and blisters and buses.She doesn't want me to experience something that she won't.
One of the biggest challenges, imo, is walking with someone else. I would suggest you sit down over a glass of wine and both discuss your thoughts on moving forward. Then make a decision and proceed.Hi everyone! My wife and I just started the Frances this past weekend. This is her first Camino, but this is number 2 for me. Our first day from SJPDP to Rocenvalles was uneventful, but she got a blister on her pinky toe on Day 2 while descending into Zubriri (those darn rocks!). I remained uninjured.
Anyway, she hobbled with me into Pamplona the next day and we agreed to take a two day rest to give her time to heal. While I really wanted to go explore the town, I agreed to stay with her so we would have the same experiences.
Of course, sitting in Pamplona isn't the cheapest, so we agreed yesterday to try to walk tomorrow to Puente la Reina. This evening, she told me that even though her toe is healing, she is not going to walk tomorrow and wants to take a bus. While I respect that position, I would like to walk as it is the day you go over Mirador Alto de Pedrón. She really wants me to take the bus with her.
I know it is silly to ask a forum of strangers to weigh in on this, but we both want to know what you guys think. We are open to critiques in either direction. TIA!
No it isn't. The fact that this question is being asked is an indication to me that the discussion about what to do if one person were injured to the extent that they wanted more rest time to recover didn't take place before they started. Implicit in any agreement would have been that neither of them suffered injuries that might preclude them going on. They now need to work out what is or isn't fair in the context of their own relationship, about which we have just this little, very incomplete, snapshot.
@dougfitz and @Kobe I really appreciate both of your perspectives here. Obviously, if she was massively injured I would end my Camino immediately to attend to her needs. Since this is a minor injury that should heal itself soonish, I think the two quotes below are the key.The title here is "Ethics Question." Ethics connote questions of what is appropriate. You and your wife are on a spiritual journey and choices of your personal path/modes of transportation on the Camino are specific to your individual needs. There is no single appropriate pathway/method to accomplish the inspiration that the pilgrimage has in store for you. The initial challenges of the Camino are indeed challenging! Do not hesitate to take time to heal or take alternative transportation to accomplish your goal to arrive in Santiago.
There has to be some give and take. How will your Camino be if you’re the one making all the compromises?
To me, this statement stands out on it's own, away from the shoes and socks and blisters and buses.
What do you want?
She is from Mexico and we have traveled to over 40 countries together. We have been on some rather scary bus rides. Spain is a walk in the park.Hmmm, your wife is possibly fearful to ride the bus alone in a foreign country. I lean towards taking her side, but only because you have already walked up to Alto de Pedrón on your last Camino.
Chicago Seeker, my first CF was done solo! Very different from walking with your life partner. Walking alone, I could be as self-centered as I wanted to be. Caminos 2, 3, 5, and 6 were with my wife. My solo Caminos weren’t better or worse than those that I walked with my wife. They were simply different, equally good. Different criteria apply! I was part of a team with the goal of having a great Camino “together” and doing our best to reach Santiago each time. It wasn’t about what we saw along The Way. It was about the journey itself. I believe we were successful on both accords.Thanks for these questions! This is exactly why I wanted to post about this situation on the forum. My wife and I have been debating/arguing about this as if it were a black and white issue. Folks on here came with a more practical perspective. I think the resounding question I am hearing from the crowd is: what caused the blister, and what can we do to prevent this from going further so we can actually finish the Camino.
I will try to answer your questions as best I can.
Honestly, I think she has the wrong shoes. She LOVES these L.L. Bean shoes: https://global.llbean.com/shop/Womens-Trail-Model-4-Ventilated-Hiking-Shoes/91621.html While they are great for a day hike or a walk around the city, I told her I thought they were not the right shoe for the Camino. She insisted that she wanted these, and, of course, that is her prerogative. I insisted on her getting Darn Tough wool socks, but she hates them and says they make her feet sweat. I think they do the opposite, but the same as above. We tried both moleskin donuts and Compeed. Neither seemed to relieve her symptoms. I also threaded her blister for her tonight, so we shall see how she feels in the morning. I have been lace locking my shoes, but her's don't allow for that. We are certainly not walking too fast. We took 9 hours to get from Rocenvalles to Zurbiri. Part of it was because of the heat, most of it was because she just walks fairly slow.
We definitely have cost and time constraints. I built in 7 extra days for resting, mishaps, etc., but we have already burned through 3 of those.
I am a fairly experienced through hiker and multiday backpacker, but she is largely an amateur at this. I trained with her as best we could for the last 6 months, but I'm starting to think this might have been a bad idea. She is enjoying the culture, etc., but I'm not sure she is cut out for long-distance hiking like this.
I can't admit this to her, but honestly, I don't think the blister is that bad. It's already largely healed and there was barely any drainage. Working in healthcare, however, I understand that pain is completely subjective.
I previously answered the questions about her Spanish skills and the reasons she wants me to take the bus with her. We do have fully functional phones and long-distance walkie-talkies.
Then I retract my aforemenioned opinion now that you have provided more details.She is from Mexico and we have traveled to over 40 countries together. We have been on some rather scary bus rides. Spain is a walk in the park.
Grousedoctor, I appreciate your post more than I think I can express at this late hour (1am in Spain!). It's a good reminder that I need to get back into therapy when I get back to the States. It's difficult to keep track of other people's transference, much less your own. I think I need to listen to her a bit more carefully. I REALLY want her to have a good time, but I think I am forcing it a bit.Chicago Seeker, my first CF was done solo! Very different from walking with your life partner. Walking alone, I could be as self-centered as I wanted to be. Caminos 2, 3, 5, and 6 were with my wife. My solo Caminos weren’t better or worse than those that I walked with my wife. They were simply different, equally good. Different criteria apply! I was part of a team with the goal of having a great Camino “together” and doing our best to reach Santiago each time. It wasn’t about what we saw along The Way. It was about the journey itself. I believe we were successful on both accords.
I don’t know you and I don’t know your wife. But, as a psychologist, when I hear something, I also know that it might mean something else. Your wife saying that she doesn’t want to miss out on what you see might also be her saying that she doesn’t want to be left alone in a foreign place without you. I rarely accept what people say at simple face value.
You’re not on a solo Camino. You chose to walk the CF with your wife. I say to you wholeheartedly, if your wife has a good Camino, you, too, will have a good Camino. It seems to me that your biggest task is to see how you can help your wife over this hurdle. Your difficulties may be yet to come. The pilgrimage to Santiago offers physical, psychological, and spiritual challenges. Work through those and the decision to come to Spain will be one of the best you’ve ever made.
Good advice. The blister problem isn't going to just go away. You'll be faced with the same decision every stop along the way if you don't get it sorted now.Stay in Pamplona till you’ve figured the blister problem. Plenty of shoe shops
A shorter version is well known, "Happy wife, happy life."You’re not on a solo Camino. You chose to walk the CF with your wife. I say to you wholeheartedly, if your wife has a good Camino, you, too, will have a good Camino.
When we walked Francaise, our son had a health problem and had to go on the bus for several days. We, the parents, took turns going on the bus with him. One went on the bus, one walked. The next day, we traded. The day after, we traded again.Hi everyone! My wife and I just started the Frances this past weekend. This is her first Camino, but this is number 2 for me. Our first day from SJPDP to Rocenvalles was uneventful, but she got a blister on her pinky toe on Day 2 while descending into Zubriri (those darn rocks!). I remained uninjured.
Anyway, she hobbled with me into Pamplona the next day and we agreed to take a two day rest to give her time to heal. While I really wanted to go explore the town, I agreed to stay with her so we would have the same experiences.
Of course, sitting in Pamplona isn't the cheapest, so we agreed yesterday to try to walk tomorrow to Puente la Reina. This evening, she told me that even though her toe is healing, she is not going to walk tomorrow and wants to take a bus. While I respect that position, I would like to walk as it is the day you go over Mirador Alto de Pedrón. She really wants me to take the bus with her.
I know it is silly to ask a forum of strangers to weigh in on this, but we both want to know what you guys think. We are open to critiques in either direction. TIA!
If she was injured I would advocate staying with her. She has a blister.No it isn't. The fact that this question is being asked is an indication to me that the discussion about what to do if one person were injured to the extent that they wanted more rest time to recover didn't take place before they started. Implicit in any agreement would have been that neither of them suffered injuries that might preclude them going on. They now need to work out what is or isn't fair in the context of their own relationship, about which we have just this little, very incomplete, snapshot.
Take the first bus with her, get her settled. Take the bus back and walk and meet her at the hotel that evening. Win -Win. You get to walk, she can take the bus.Hi everyone! My wife and I just started the Frances this past weekend. This is her first Camino, but this is number 2 for me. Our first day from SJPDP to Rocenvalles was uneventful, but she got a blister on her pinky toe on Day 2 while descending into Zubriri (those darn rocks!). I remained uninjured.
Anyway, she hobbled with me into Pamplona the next day and we agreed to take a two day rest to give her time to heal. While I really wanted to go explore the town, I agreed to stay with her so we would have the same experiences.
Of course, sitting in Pamplona isn't the cheapest, so we agreed yesterday to try to walk tomorrow to Puente la Reina. This evening, she told me that even though her toe is healing, she is not going to walk tomorrow and wants to take a bus. While I respect that position, I would like to walk as it is the day you go over Mirador Alto de Pedrón. She really wants me to take the bus with her.
I know it is silly to ask a forum of strangers to weigh in on this, but we both want to know what you guys think. We are open to critiques in either direction. TIA!
You both want to know? I presume you share the thread...Hi everyone! My wife and I just started the Frances this past weekend. This is her first Camino, but this is number 2 for me. Our first day from SJPDP to Rocenvalles was uneventful, but she got a blister on her pinky toe on Day 2 while descending into Zubriri (those darn rocks!). I remained uninjured.
Anyway, she hobbled with me into Pamplona the next day and we agreed to take a two day rest to give her time to heal. While I really wanted to go explore the town, I agreed to stay with her so we would have the same experiences.
Of course, sitting in Pamplona isn't the cheapest, so we agreed yesterday to try to walk tomorrow to Puente la Reina. This evening, she told me that even though her toe is healing, she is not going to walk tomorrow and wants to take a bus. While I respect that position, I would like to walk as it is the day you go over Mirador Alto de Pedrón. She really wants me to take the bus with her.
I know it is silly to ask a forum of strangers to weigh in on this, but we both want to know what you guys think. We are open to critiques in either direction. TIA!
I have walked long sections of the Camino Frances with my beloved husband. Our first ten days of walking together were particularly challenging as we adjusted to our different styles. We persisted through this and the experiences we shared have become one of the most precious experiences of our long marriage.Hi everyone! My wife and I just started the Frances this past weekend. This is her first Camino, but this is number 2 for me. Our first day from SJPDP to Rocenvalles was uneventful, but she got a blister on her pinky toe on Day 2 while descending into Zubriri (those darn rocks!). I remained uninjured.
Anyway, she hobbled with me into Pamplona the next day and we agreed to take a two day rest to give her time to heal. While I really wanted to go explore the town, I agreed to stay with her so we would have the same experiences.
Of course, sitting in Pamplona isn't the cheapest, so we agreed yesterday to try to walk tomorrow to Puente la Reina. This evening, she told me that even though her toe is healing, she is not going to walk tomorrow and wants to take a bus. While I respect that position, I would like to walk as it is the day you go over Mirador Alto de Pedrón. She really wants me to take the bus with her.
I know it is silly to ask a forum of strangers to weigh in on this, but we both want to know what you guys think. We are open to critiques in either direction. TIA!
Well, then wait until she is fit to walk ... or, if you do not want to wait several days trapped in one place: Do very short days walking. No one forces you to stick to the most common stages. The tiny places in between can be lovely and you maintain the feeling of daily progress at least to some extent.She doesn't want me to experience something that she won't.
Some feet swell and some don't. The "get a size bigger advice" is bad advice for some people. You buy a boot that fits not one you'll grow into. Put the boot on and kick you foot back against the heel and knot the lace second from bottom that should stop the foot from hitting the toe box, you don't want your foot moving in the boot.......or buy new boots.Well, no. We purposely bought her shoes a size and a half bigger. She had on cotton socks for the first two days instead of the Darn Toughs I bought her.
I have rarely heard of people going up a full 1.5 size bigger in their Camino shoes. I myself only go up a half size. Add to all that extra room wearing only cotton thin socks, and it sounds a recipe for disaster. Her toes may very well be "sloshing" around rubbing in her shoes. My opinion is that she needs to switch immediately to wearing the Darn Tough socks, even if they seem hot in the heat.
Remember wool will wick moisture from the feet and moisture is not your foots friend.Well, no. We purposely bought her shoes a size and a half bigger. She had on cotton socks for the first two days instead of the Darn Toughs I bought her.
There’s your answer. The cotton socks are causing her blisters and need to be changed to the Darn Tough wool socks.Well, no. We purposely bought her shoes a size and a half bigger. She had on cotton socks for the first two days instead of the Darn Toughs I bought her.
Or a synthetic if the Darn Tough socks are making her feet hot.There’s your answer. The cotton socks are causing her blisters and need to be changed to the Darn Tough wool socks.
We sure are different. I have huge feet (size 11) and couldn't imagine wearing even bigger shoes. Did the whole of the Camino Frances in regular size shoes last September. Did not go up even half a size and feel the solid "block" of thickish socks in shoes that fit me meant that I had no blisters or other issues with my feet. Moisture and friction cause blisters in my not-very expert opinion. Vasaline is recommended by some but...... I think this thread has two very distinct issues - physical and couple relations. I gave my opinion on the physical but wouldn't touch the couple issue with a .... ten-foot hiking pole.I’m a size 5 in ‘normal ‘ shoes and yet take size 6 1/2 for long distance walking, this year, I even took size 7!!! And yes, it was blissfully comfortable. We’re all different. So are the shoes.
Some feet swell and some don't. The "get a size bigger advice" is bad advice for some people. You buy a boot that fits not one you'll grow into. Put the boot on and kick you foot back against the heel and knot the lace second from bottom that should stop the foot from hitting the toe box, you don't want your foot moving in the boot.......or buy new boots.
Hi everyone! My wife and I just started the Frances this past weekend. This is her first Camino, but this is number 2 for me. Our first day from SJPDP to Rocenvalles was uneventful, but she got a blister on her pinky toe on Day 2 while descending into Zubriri (those darn rocks!). I remained uninjured.
Anyway, she hobbled with me into Pamplona the next day and we agreed to take a two day rest to give her time to heal. While I really wanted to go explore the town, I agreed to stay with her so we would have the same experiences.
Of course, sitting in Pamplona isn't the cheapest, so we agreed yesterday to try to walk tomorrow to Puente la Reina. This evening, she told me that even though her toe is healing, she is not going to walk tomorrow and wants to take a bus. While I respect that position, I would like to walk as it is the day you go over Mirador Alto de Pedrón. She really wants me to take the bus with her.
I know it is silly to ask a forum of strangers to weigh in on this, but we both want to know what you guys think. We are open to critiques in either direction. TIA!
Tincatiner's advice to me is perfect! Let the blister heal and get some smart wool socks or something similar. You can get them in Decathlon or if you want to support a local business go to Caminoteca. It is about a 2 minute walk from the Jesus y Maria albergue and they are wonderful people.Stay in Pamplona till you’ve figured the blister problem. Plenty of shoe shops
Came here to say this! Address shoes and socks now, in the big city!Have to agree with Chrissy. A size and a half seems way too large. While still in Pamplona, go to an outfitters that sells shoes. It could set the tone for the next 400+ miles.
We usually live very independent separate lives, so being so together was intense & in the early stages we did have a lot of full on arguments as we navigated what worked for us.I have walked long sections of the Camino Frances with my beloved husband. Our first ten days of walking together were particularly challenging as we adjusted to our different styles. We persisted through this and the experiences we shared have become one of the most precious experiences of our long marriage.
To start with we decided to focus on just the next week in our decision making. I put aside ideas of completing. We walked, rested and recovered together. We went at the pace of the slowest. We took rest days when either of us wanted. We stayed together in one town when days of recovery time were needed from illness or injury. We were kind companions to each other, and I learnt so much
As you said, this is her FIRST time. Stay with her. Don’t leave her. This is HER Camino, this trip. All the sights, sounds, smells are brand new to her. Give this trips experiences to her to choose and by the next one she will be better prepared (mentally & physically) and able to give back to you or feel more confident riding ahead on her own. You are a good husband to ask.Hi everyone! My wife and I just started the Frances this past weekend. This is her first Camino, but this is number 2 for me. Our first day from SJPDP to Rocenvalles was uneventful, but she got a blister on her pinky toe on Day 2 while descending into Zubriri (those darn rocks!). I remained uninjured.
Anyway, she hobbled with me into Pamplona the next day and we agreed to take a two day rest to give her time to heal. While I really wanted to go explore the town, I agreed to stay with her so we would have the same experiences.
Of course, sitting in Pamplona isn't the cheapest, so we agreed yesterday to try to walk tomorrow to Puente la Reina. This evening, she told me that even though her toe is healing, she is not going to walk tomorrow and wants to take a bus. While I respect that position, I would like to walk as it is the day you go over Mirador Alto de Pedrón. She really wants me to take the bus with her.
I know it is silly to ask a forum of strangers to weigh in on this, but we both want to know what you guys think. We are open to critiques in either direction. TIA!
Yes, stay in Pamplona and get her a different pair of shoes. It’s the shoes that caused the blister. New shoes and put coconut oil on her feet each morning prior to walking to stop the friction. Hopefully she has an extra pair of sandals to air her feet and get out of those shoes. Have her change out her socks a couple times a day. Damp socks are not good.In that case, I would wait in Pamplona until she can walk.
You should walk. You’ll resent her deep down if you don’t.Hi everyone! My wife and I just started the Frances this past weekend. This is her first Camino, but this is number 2 for me. Our first day from SJPDP to Rocenvalles was uneventful, but she got a blister on her pinky toe on Day 2 while descending into Zubriri (those darn rocks!). I remained uninjured.
Anyway, she hobbled with me into Pamplona the next day and we agreed to take a two day rest to give her time to heal. While I really wanted to go explore the town, I agreed to stay with her so we would have the same experiences.
Of course, sitting in Pamplona isn't the cheapest, so we agreed yesterday to try to walk tomorrow to Puente la Reina. This evening, she told me that even though her toe is healing, she is not going to walk tomorrow and wants to take a bus. While I respect that position, I would like to walk as it is the day you go over Mirador Alto de Pedrón. She really wants me to take the bus with her.
I know it is silly to ask a forum of strangers to weigh in on this, but we both want to know what you guys think. We are open to critiques in either direction. TIA!
Sounds like you've already had alot of advice here. I just finished my Camino from SJPP to Finisterre. I had myriad blisters and lost some toenails. Everyone has a different threshold for pain/desire to continue. Is it possible this is feeling too overwhelming or difficult to your wife in other ways? I think many people start w rose colored glasses and don't realize how physically challenging it is on a daily basis. For some this is daunting.Hi everyone! My wife and I just started the Frances this past weekend. This is her first Camino, but this is number 2 for me. Our first day from SJPDP to Rocenvalles was uneventful, but she got a blister on her pinky toe on Day 2 while descending into Zubriri (those darn rocks!). I remained uninjured.
Anyway, she hobbled with me into Pamplona the next day and we agreed to take a two day rest to give her time to heal. While I really wanted to go explore the town, I agreed to stay with her so we would have the same experiences.
Of course, sitting in Pamplona isn't the cheapest, so we agreed yesterday to try to walk tomorrow to Puente la Reina. This evening, she told me that even though her toe is healing, she is not going to walk tomorrow and wants to take a bus. While I respect that position, I would like to walk as it is the day you go over Mirador Alto de Pedrón. She really wants me to take the bus with her.
I know it is silly to ask a forum of strangers to weigh in on this, but we both want to know what you guys think. We are open to critiques in either direction. TIA!
I developed a painful blister in May between Zubiri and Pamplona. I found a foot doctor (Podólogo) in Pamplona who treated it gently and kindly and got me back on the Camino the same day and I had no problems with it all the way to Santiago. On Google maps search for podólogo and you’ll find them all over town. Buen Camino to you both!Hi everyone! My wife and I just started the Frances this past weekend. This is her first Camino, but this is number 2 for me. Our first day from SJPDP to Rocenvalles was uneventful, but she got a blister on her pinky toe on Day 2 while descending into Zubriri (those darn rocks!). I remained uninjured.
Anyway, she hobbled with me into Pamplona the next day and we agreed to take a two day rest to give her time to heal. While I really wanted to go explore the town, I agreed to stay with her so we would have the same experiences.
Of course, sitting in Pamplona isn't the cheapest, so we agreed yesterday to try to walk tomorrow to Puente la Reina. This evening, she told me that even though her toe is healing, she is not going to walk tomorrow and wants to take a bus. While I respect that position, I would like to walk as it is the day you go over Mirador Alto de Pedrón. She really wants me to take the bus with her.
I know it is silly to ask a forum of strangers to weigh in on this, but we both want to know what you guys think. We are open to critiques in either direction. TIA!
I have some Darn Tough socks and they are nice and cushy, but too hot in summer for me. I use cushy synthetic Wigwam socks in warm/hot weather; after a few Caminos they still have a lot of wear left for my daily local walks of 3-5 miles each.Or a synthetic if the Darn Tough socks are making her feet hot.
Merino socks are great! pack at least 3 pairs and switch out a couple times a day. I used a safety pin and hung my socks on my backpack to dry and alternated between the 2 pairs each day - washed them at the end of my day. You’ll always have that 3rd pair in case your other 2 pairs don’t dry out.I have some Darn Tough socks and they are nice and cushy, but too hot in summer for me. I use cushy synthetic Wigwam socks in warm/hot weather; after a few Caminos they still have a lot of wear left for my daily local walks of 3-5 miles each.
Hi Nick, I've just been looking at your posts from 2019 when it seems you ran into similar problems of your own. An injury that changes or qualifies your plans. I also see that you got around that one and made a Camino journey that left you feeling good.Hi everyone! My wife and I just started the Frances this past weekend. This is her first Camino, but this is number 2 for me. Our first day from SJPDP to Rocenvalles was uneventful, but she got a blister on her pinky toe on Day 2 while descending into Zubriri (those darn rocks!). I remained uninjured.
Anyway, she hobbled with me into Pamplona the next day and we agreed to take a two day rest to give her time to heal. While I really wanted to go explore the town, I agreed to stay with her so we would have the same experiences.
Of course, sitting in Pamplona isn't the cheapest, so we agreed yesterday to try to walk tomorrow to Puente la Reina. This evening, she told me that even though her toe is healing, she is not going to walk tomorrow and wants to take a bus. While I respect that position, I would like to walk as it is the day you go over Mirador Alto de Pedrón. She really wants me to take the bus with her.
I know it is silly to ask a forum of strangers to weigh in on this, but we both want to know what you guys think. We are open to critiques in either direction. TIA!
@Tincatinker, you have such an "interesting" way with words. I always look forward to reading your posts and they often entertain and make me chuckle.You know that Camino can be a life-changing adventure for anyone who wants to do it. Hopefully you know that it is just a meaningless hike for anyone that doesn't.
There is enough advice above to sustain a therapist for an entire career. I hope some of it helps.
That’s a shame!She doesn't want me to experience something that she won't.
It's a good thing you have Henry...he loves whatever you do.I think we’re collectively straying from foot care into marriage guidance here.
I’ll keep my mouth shut - because Mrs Henrythedog told me to.
Try Merino wool socks!Well, no. We purposely bought her shoes a size and a half bigger. She had on cotton socks for the first two days instead of the Darn Toughs I bought her.
I think the essential question was a marriage/relationship question, rather than a foot care one, which is why I've been staying out of it!I think we’re collectively straying from foot care into marriage guidance here.
Wise decision!I think the essential question was a marriage/relationship question, rather than a foot care one, which is why I've been staying out of it!
Or a synthetic if the Darn Tough socks are making her feet hot.
Ive seen a lot of walkers in sandals and have read them as a shoe of preference, I tried walking one day in my sandals and battled small stones all day. Enough of them. New socks and boots that fit is this walkers only hope. As many have said the cotton socks and to big of boots was the wrong choice that were to big from the start and should have been left in Chicago. Taping the little toe to the next two toes will keep pinkie from the side of the boot. I would think an addition day and threading her blister (I know, I know but it's always worked for herself). And learn to lace and tie a boot.She should try some hiking sandals. Many people find it more comfortable to walk in sandals when they have blisters.
And rather than cotton vs wool socks, check out synthetic socks that might be cooler.
I walk all my Caminos in hiking sandals now, usually with WrightSocks double layer socks with Coolmesh.
I've never walked in anything but mid boots. Always Keen or Oboz because of the wide toe box. I've never had an issue with summer or heat with boots. I want the support on my ankles and protection for the bottoms of my feetsies. Every body's feet are different.I agree, Scott, to a point, but the word "boot" has me cringe, especially on a summer Camino. I've never used them, but have always had impressive results wearing trail runners. They are lightweight and dry quickly after slogging in rain.
And powder your feet every day before you put socks on. I liked the toe socks as an inner layer, wool socks as outerlayer— but the powdering helped most.I would try to wait out the blister, throw away the cotton socks and see if you can find some hikers wool in Pamplona.
I have never powdered my feet, and I did bring Injinji toe socks as my third pair for a back-up plan in case I got blisters. I have never yet needed to use them, but they will always wait in the wings.And powder your feet every day before you put socks on. I liked the toe socks as an inner layer, wool socks as outerlayer— but the powdering helped most.
It is the classic example of not agreeing on a strategy before setting off...a common lesson to learn...I had a similar issue on my first Camino with a friend...on later caminoes, with another friend, we agreed on basic principles and I had an injury and took a bus for a day or two, while my friend carried on walking.Hi everyone! My wife and I just started the Frances this past weekend. This is her first Camino, but this is number 2 for me. Our first day from SJPDP to Rocenvalles was uneventful, but she got a blister on her pinky toe on Day 2 while descending into Zubriri (those darn rocks!). I remained uninjured.
Anyway, she hobbled with me into Pamplona the next day and we agreed to take a two day rest to give her time to heal. While I really wanted to go explore the town, I agreed to stay with her so we would have the same experiences.
Of course, sitting in Pamplona isn't the cheapest, so we agreed yesterday to try to walk tomorrow to Puente la Reina. This evening, she told me that even though her toe is healing, she is not going to walk tomorrow and wants to take a bus. While I respect that position, I would like to walk as it is the day you go over Mirador Alto de Pedrón. She really wants me to take the bus with her.
I know it is silly to ask a forum of strangers to weigh in on this, but we both want to know what you guys think. We are open to critiques in either direction. TIA!
Agree. I am reminded of Kabila Gibran's two trees. For me, even as I Camino couple I would hope we can each walk our own Camino. But that's just me.Whatever keeps your marriage happy!Me? I’d walk whilst she takes the bus or taxis. It’s a pilgrimage, it is our own journey
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