LynneR
Active Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- CF '16, '18
I am supposed to start walking out of Porto on June 5th, and I have suffered a recent injury.
I wasn't sure if I should post this under medical issues or CP. I am choosing CP because of the terrain in Portugal - and I thought those of you who walked it could give me your experienced opinions.
Last week I twisted my foot/ankle. It was a crazy, stupid thing that happened so fast and it was painful! I have had an X-ray and it is not broken, but it is sore. All over - top and bottom of my foot and up past my ankle. I can walk, but I have some pain. I remember walking for hours and hours, and days and days on the CF when I had no prior injury. It takes a toll on one's body on the best days!
I have to go with my instinct, but I'm also looking for some insight. I am wondering about these cobblestones and asphalt I've read so much about. Add on to that carrying a backpack. I just don't know what to do. If any of you who have walked have some insight about foot pain/injury on the CP, I'd be happy to read about it.
I bought insurance for my flight, so I think I'm good for a refund as long as I make a decision soon. I am thinking more about the complete disappointment I'd feel as a result of canceling my pilgrimage....but I want to be smart and safe.
Thanks for your time -
Lynne
I wasn't sure if I should post this under medical issues or CP. I am choosing CP because of the terrain in Portugal - and I thought those of you who walked it could give me your experienced opinions.
Last week I twisted my foot/ankle. It was a crazy, stupid thing that happened so fast and it was painful! I have had an X-ray and it is not broken, but it is sore. All over - top and bottom of my foot and up past my ankle. I can walk, but I have some pain. I remember walking for hours and hours, and days and days on the CF when I had no prior injury. It takes a toll on one's body on the best days!
I have to go with my instinct, but I'm also looking for some insight. I am wondering about these cobblestones and asphalt I've read so much about. Add on to that carrying a backpack. I just don't know what to do. If any of you who have walked have some insight about foot pain/injury on the CP, I'd be happy to read about it.
I bought insurance for my flight, so I think I'm good for a refund as long as I make a decision soon. I am thinking more about the complete disappointment I'd feel as a result of canceling my pilgrimage....but I want to be smart and safe.
Thanks for your time -
Lynne