- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2009-2022: CFx6, CP, VdlPx2, Mozarabe, more later.
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The calling from the Camino is strong and strange - those who have walked before know what I mean. I have been watching pictures from the Caminos for several days/weeks now: The forum is set up in such a way that it presents a picture gallery on top. Well, that does it for me: No more pictures and memories; let's get on with the real thing!
Yet another time I will return to the Way, this time to Algarve, get a cheap hostel (www.hostels.com), train to Porto, two days theere (www.booking.com), and walk the Portuguese, just after Easter: Touchdown in Algarve/Faro 20. April, Porto 21 by train, and hitting the road on April 23 after 2 nights in Porto, preparing/breathing in/out, all powers willing.
When in SdC, have a rest and get a room with a wiev to the bell tower of the Cathedral from Jose Ramon in his fruit shop (did you know that getting one of the best places to stay in SdC central, 25 Euros/night single room on the main pedestrian street in SdC central, with all facilities, is by going to a 10m2 fruit shop in Rua Nova?) and then on to Finisterre/Muxia.
After that, getting a "buen camino" tattoo on my arm in SdC, taking the Ingles, and then we'll see. Only need to be back home by June 5 for my flight to Creete with "the boss" next day.
And then, this year it will be a full CF in Aug./Sept. with a detour to a Viking princess (being a Norw. that was the least I could do...): The San Olav Camino. A way I walked last year and then wrote a guide about, since none existed! The blessing of retirement...
Hope to see some forum folks on my walk(s) this year.
Buen Camino!
They will: I have learned. The last years I have never had feet problems. If there is an issue I treat it with Iodine (Betadine in Spanish pharmacies) and pads: Problem over in 2 days max. Compeed is a gift from the Devil...I hope your feet serve you well!
I love using compeed on hot spots. Never got a full blown blister and marveled at the way it doesn't loosen up and come off in the shower! What's wrong with it in your experience?Sir you seem way too young to be retiring! Thank you for Iodine tip Compeed scares me frankly! I am planning my journey to be made when my 92 yr old mother passes... a bitter sweet planning! Have wonderful journeys! Buen Camino
It's closing in the problem; not healing it. According to a Spanish doctor & my experience. For protecting hotspots it does the job.I love using compeed on hot spots. Never got a full blown blister and marveled at the way it doesn't loosen up and come off in the shower! What's wrong with it in your experience?
Oh, good! Glad to hear I can still happily use it for hot spots! Haven't had a blister yet!It's closing in the problem; not healing it. According to a Spanish doctor & my experience. For protecting hotspots it does the job.
I will indeed! Now that I have friends on that route, finding my way and get some help/advice is preoblem-freeBuen Camino Alex!
Enjoy the beautiful San Olav...and maybe this year make that loop from Covarrubias to Santo Domingo de Silos and back--out on the Lana, back on the GR82. You won't regret it!
A thorough blister prevention guide here:I love using compeed on hot spots. Never got a full blown blister and marveled at the way it doesn't loosen up and come off in the shower! What's wrong with it in your experience?
Buen Camino, wherever the Way may lead you!Buen camino Alex. I start walking the same day as you, but a different camino.
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