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- Frances SJPP to SdC Oct/Nov 2015
Frances Burgos toSdC March/April 2016
W. Highland Way August 2016
Camino Somewhere September 2017
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I started developing Plantar Fasciitis too. My foot doctor gave me a series of stretches I was to do THREE times a day for the rest of my life. Yeah, right.Plantar's Fascitis? Yep, lingering on both feet. Must keep stretching.
From your engineering background, how could I disregard this advice? Thanks!I'm excited for you too!
Consider taking a yard of elastic (maybe 1/2 inch) to experiment with fastening down the bouncing water bottle. Elastic and diaper pins can be used for engineering marvels.
Deb I think you have kept me more amazed at your prep than anyone else. I really feel you will get many blessings along the way due to it. Just one more reminder, you have been given an amazing gift your resilience, listen to your body as you go.
I think I am as excited as you are, just to get your take of the experience.
God bless
Buen Camino!
Thanks for that!Hi @caminodeb, what an exciting time for you. I'm on the Camino at the moment and I think we have the same backpack. I love it, but this time I also have a small waist pack as I'm walking solo and I hate taking off my pack to get my water. Here's a photo: View attachment 21196
It's a really cheap running one and it also takes my passport, money etc. I didn't want to buy a 'good' backpacking one in case I didn't like the feel of a waist pack. However, it has worked brilliantly. I also carry a bigger bottle of water in my backpack.
Re the dogs - I second @peregrina2000 's advice. I'm nervous of dogs but I had no issues with them on the Frances. Lots of them on the Ingles, though!
I hope that all goes well with the wedding planning and the final Camino preparations.
Nuala.
Hi, Deb, the countdown is soon going to be in single digits. Wow for you! Hope the wedding is a wonderful event!
I never did find the dog dazer in my Camino boxes so I must have thrown it out or given it to Goodwill or something. But I really think its use on the Camino Francés will be extremely minimal, I would hold off buying it if I were you. On the Invierno, the Olvidado, maybe, but the Francés has too many people for any dog owner to just leave a barking threatening dog to run loose. You will find loose dogs, but they will be lying peacefully in the sun and may not even open their eyes when you pass by.
About the feet -- bring a plastic bag, so that when you get to a bar at the end of the day, you can ask the owner for some ice cubes. Ice works wonders. Apply to the achilles, apply to the arches, use it generously. No more than 10 minutes at a stretch. Take off your shoes whenever you stop for a rest. If there's a stream nearby, all the better, plop them in it. It is incredibly restorative. Sorry to be preachy and sound doctrinaire, but I am so confident that these are good things for you that I don't even bother to introduce it as a suggestion or an opinion -- my advice would be to just do those things.
Hi @caminodeb, what an exciting time for you. I'm on the Camino at the moment and I think we have the same backpack. I love it, but this time I also have a small waist pack as I'm walking solo and I hate taking off my pack to get my water. Here's a photo:
It's a really cheap running one and it also takes my passport, money etc. I didn't want to buy a 'good' backpacking one in case I didn't like the feel of a waist pack. However, it has worked brilliantly. I also carry a bigger bottle of water in my backpack.
The trick sports and business folk use is to set a NEW GOAL, as you approach the current one. Notice how Usain Bolt will always talk about his next event in post big race interview. He's already moved on in his head.In three days, our daughter gets married, an event that will surely be special and amazing. As her wedding planner (yep, I'm a good event person), I will be delighted when the cake shows up, the DJ plays the right music at the right time, and the champagne flutes stay in one piece---they were a gift of good crystal.
In the back of my mind (about a centimeter back! ha ha!) is my real obsession: my first Camino de Santiago.
Random thoughts:
1. My pack is amazing, but I sure wish I'd given more thought to the part that straps at the waist. If it only had a place for my drinking bottle. Bought one of those strap-on items, and it bounces around annoyingly. Did I get myself a Smarttube? No. Dragged heels on that. May do it, or may just resort to my newest trick: tucking half full water bottle against my chest in the chest strap, where it merrily crinkles and jounces a bit.
2. My feet are about as good as they are going to get. I am calloused up from miles of training. I have to stretch, wiggle, massage. Achilles tendonitis? Yep, on the left if I'm not careful. Plantar's Fascitis? Yep, lingering on both feet. Must keep stretching. Right after wedding, tea soaks, massages on feet, lots of water. "Body Glide" is good. Must remember to pack.
3. Must pack my pack. I've got everything, and must help it find its place. I'm a minimalist, so that's going to be fun. I have waterproof bags, and good there. I think I can stuff my ultra light down bag into one of them, as well as the Altus Poncho. Wait, that's silly!
4. Never did get the Dog Dazer. I had the revelation the other day that I could get it in Spain so stopped worrying about it.
5. Must get to the doctor for the written prescriptions. I do have one Rx that I have to pack carefully, but I'll be fine. Trying to remember how I took care of this when I was living in Cambodia. Their pharmacies are so dusty and random, with heart meds next to morphine next to baby aspirin. If I lose anything, I'll just replace it in Spain, so am going to make sure I've got good dosage notes. It's fine.
6. Smiling to think about flying. I developed an anxiety / fear of it some years ago, but honestly, I was chatting with a friend yesterday who said she loved to fly. Her father, a pilot for years, was apparently a remarkable and natural pilot and would often get himself and the family into "pickles" over many years. She shared that when she got a bit stressed in the air, she would go into a deep calm. This woman, my acupuncturist since 2011, told me several fascinating stories about her dad saving the day (the day which he had gotten them into, so to speak). I was laughing and enjoying her stories, and realized that my strategy is also the "deep calm". It works. So there!
7. I'm so excited. Wedding first, then it's full on Camino!
What Laurie said...and a few others, too. Ice/streams help. Stretching. Listening to your legs...but not so much that you give in to undue concern...the Francés has too many people for any dog owner to just leave a barking threatening dog to run loose. You will find loose dogs, but they will be lying peacefully in the sun and may not even open their eyes when you pass by.
About the feet -- bring a plastic bag, so that when you get to a bar at the end of the day, you can ask the owner for some ice cubes. Ice works wonders. Apply to the achilles, apply to the arches, use it generously. No more than 10 minutes at a stretch. Take off your shoes whenever you stop for a rest. If there's a stream nearby, all the better, plop them in it. It is incredibly restorative. Sorry to be preachy and sound doctrinaire, but I am so confident that these are good things for you that I don't even bother to introduce it as a suggestion or an opinion -- my advice would be to just do those things.
Me too. But the very best thing I bought before the Camino was the last thing--I got it at Direction Compostelle in SJPP--a Salomon Front Pocket...it holds 5L and there are 2 sleeves for bottles. IT was a bit of a learning curve to figure out how to get in and out of it but once there, I was SO happy to have it. Camera, water, lunch, and much else could go in there, attached to the shoulder straps of my pack by clips and secured by the pack's waistbelt going through the back--so no swinging and no rubbing. Not only did it give instant access, but also it balanced the load, and had plenty of ventilation. Send me a PM if you want to borrow it...you're welcome to.I tried a waist bag earlier this summer, and I got a pretty nasty chafe as it just "rubbed me up the wrong way"
Just saw this post! Well done. Two years to go for me. Keep me posted. Good luck. WayneIn three days, our daughter gets married, an event that will surely be special and amazing. As her wedding planner (yep, I'm a good event person), I will be delighted when the cake shows up, the DJ plays the right music at the right time, and the champagne flutes stay in one piece---they were a gift of good crystal.
In the back of my mind (about a centimeter back! ha ha!) is my real obsession: my first Camino de Santiago.
Random thoughts:
1. My pack is amazing, but I sure wish I'd given more thought to the part that straps at the waist. If it only had a place for my drinking bottle. Bought one of those strap-on items, and it bounces around annoyingly. Did I get myself a Smarttube? No. Dragged heels on that. May do it, or may just resort to my newest trick: tucking half full water bottle against my chest in the chest strap, where it merrily crinkles and jounces a bit.
2. My feet are about as good as they are going to get. I am calloused up from miles of training. I have to stretch, wiggle, massage. Achilles tendonitis? Yep, on the left if I'm not careful. Plantar's Fascitis? Yep, lingering on both feet. Must keep stretching. Right after wedding, tea soaks, massages on feet, lots of water. "Body Glide" is good. Must remember to pack.
3. Must pack my pack. I've got everything, and must help it find its place. I'm a minimalist, so that's going to be fun. I have waterproof bags, and good there. I think I can stuff my ultra light down bag into one of them, as well as the Altus Poncho. Wait, that's silly!
4. Never did get the Dog Dazer. I had the revelation the other day that I could get it in Spain so stopped worrying about it.
5. Must get to the doctor for the written prescriptions. I do have one Rx that I have to pack carefully, but I'll be fine. Trying to remember how I took care of this when I was living in Cambodia. Their pharmacies are so dusty and random, with heart meds next to morphine next to baby aspirin. If I lose anything, I'll just replace it in Spain, so am going to make sure I've got good dosage notes. It's fine.
6. Smiling to think about flying. I developed an anxiety / fear of it some years ago, but honestly, I was chatting with a friend yesterday who said she loved to fly. Her father, a pilot for years, was apparently a remarkable and natural pilot and would often get himself and the family into "pickles" over many years. She shared that when she got a bit stressed in the air, she would go into a deep calm. This woman, my acupuncturist since 2011, told me several fascinating stories about her dad saving the day (the day which he had gotten them into, so to speak). I was laughing and enjoying her stories, and realized that my strategy is also the "deep calm". It works. So there!
7. I'm so excited. Wedding first, then it's full on Camino!
Bobcat---I have always done that! Isn't that fascinating? When I was at university, I was always working on the"next" project, and taught my students (secondary level) the same trick. Thanks for articulating it so well. That said, I am planning the next Camino...The trick sports and business folk use is to set a NEW GOAL, as you approach the current one. Notice how Usain Bolt will always talk about his next event in post big race interview. He's already moved on in his head.
Works for him. It will for you too Debrita. Enjoy the wedding and Buen Camino. R
Woo hoo! Remember the countdown to retirement?
Well, this one's the 'Camino Countdown'! Tick tock tick tock....
Putting a wedding in there? I don't know how you do it.
What Laurie said...and a few others, too. Ice/streams help. Stretching. Listening to your legs...but not so much that you give in to undue concern...
My first aid kit was waaaay too big. In the end it was all about paper tape (to prevent blisters under the toes), omnifix (put it in the search engine here and you'll find references) and the occasional bandaid (NOT compeed, but that's another, well-worn, discussion). The rest was dead weight.
Me too. But the very best thing I bought before the Camino was the last thing--I got it at Direction Compostelle in SJPP--a Salomon Front Pocket...it holds 5L and there are 2 sleeves for bottles. IT was a bit of a learning curve to figure out how to get in and out of it but once there, I was SO happy to have it. Camera, water, lunch, and much else could go in there, attached to the shoulder straps of my pack by clips and secured by the pack's waistbelt going through the back--so no swinging and no rubbing. Not only did it give instant access, but also it balanced the load, and had plenty of ventilation. Send me a PM if you want to borrow it...you're welcome to.
Here's a link to a photo. I know others here have tried it too, maybe try a search to get their experience. (I didn't use it for water as I was using a bladder that fit in my pack...)
http://www.teamrunningfree.com/wordpress/uploads/salomon-custom-front-pocket-n28373_xl.jpg
And a pic of it being used: View attachment 21201
May you easily surf the waves of this coming week, and then be safely on your way to a buen camino!
Ahhhhh...you're so kind! I will do that.Oh, and just a thought--you may want to write the folks at the shop in SJPP to see if they have one in stock. http://www.directioncompostelle.com/
Hi, Deb, the countdown is soon going to be in single digits. Wow for you! Hope the wedding is a wonderful event!
I never did find the dog dazer in my Camino boxes so I must have thrown it out or given it to Goodwill or something. But I really think its use on the Camino Francés will be extremely minimal, I would hold off buying it if I were you. On the Invierno, the Olvidado, maybe, but the Francés has too many people for any dog owner to just leave a barking threatening dog to run loose. You will find loose dogs, but they will be lying peacefully in the sun and may not even open their eyes when you pass by.
About the feet -- bring a plastic bag, so that when you get to a bar at the end of the day, you can ask the owner for some ice cubes. Ice works wonders. Apply to the achilles, apply to the arches, use it generously. No more than 10 minutes at a stretch. Take off your shoes whenever you stop for a rest. If there's a stream nearby, all the better, plop them in it. It is incredibly restorative. Sorry to be preachy and sound doctrinaire, but I am so confident that these are good things for you that I don't even bother to introduce it as a suggestion or an opinion -- my advice would be to just do those things.
Hi, I bought a water bottle that attached like a bumbag, but I wore it over my shoulder so that the bottle sat on my chest. Easy access and worked like a charm . The strap was a wide elastic band that had a clasp like the back pack. I also brought one over for my brother as when I took a photo and sent it to him he wanted one also. He lives in Australia and I in Canada. We met over in Paris to start our walk. The bottles worked well , because your arm does not bend enough to reach the bottle on the side of your backpack..I hope you can find one.. I am also heading off again 1st October, it gets in your blood and you can't stop going back.. Have fun..In three days, our daughter gets married, an event that will surely be special and amazing. As her wedding planner (yep, I'm a good event person), I will be delighted when the cake shows up, the DJ plays the right music at the right time, and the champagne flutes stay in one piece---they were a gift of good crystal.
In the back of my mind (about a centimeter back! ha ha!) is my real obsession: my first Camino de Santiago.
Random thoughts:
1. My pack is amazing, but I sure wish I'd given more thought to the part that straps at the waist. If it only had a place for my drinking bottle. Bought one of those strap-on items, and it bounces around annoyingly. Did I get myself a Smarttube? No. Dragged heels on that. May do it, or may just resort to my newest trick: tucking half full water bottle against my chest in the chest strap, where it merrily crinkles and jounces a bit.
2. My feet are about as good as they are going to get. I am calloused up from miles of training. I have to stretch, wiggle, massage. Achilles tendonitis? Yep, on the left if I'm not careful. Plantar's Fascitis? Yep, lingering on both feet. Must keep stretching. Right after wedding, tea soaks, massages on feet, lots of water. "Body Glide" is good. Must remember to pack.
3. Must pack my pack. I've got everything, and must help it find its place. I'm a minimalist, so that's going to be fun. I have waterproof bags, and good there. I think I can stuff my ultra light down bag into one of them, as well as the Altus Poncho. Wait, that's silly!
4. Never did get the Dog Dazer. I had the revelation the other day that I could get it in Spain so stopped worrying about it.
5. Must get to the doctor for the written prescriptions. I do have one Rx that I have to pack carefully, but I'll be fine. Trying to remember how I took care of this when I was living in Cambodia. Their pharmacies are so dusty and random, with heart meds next to morphine next to baby aspirin. If I lose anything, I'll just replace it in Spain, so am going to make sure I've got good dosage notes. It's fine.
6. Smiling to think about flying. I developed an anxiety / fear of it some years ago, but honestly, I was chatting with a friend yesterday who said she loved to fly. Her father, a pilot for years, was apparently a remarkable and natural pilot and would often get himself and the family into "pickles" over many years. She shared that when she got a bit stressed in the air, she would go into a deep calm. This woman, my acupuncturist since 2011, told me several fascinating stories about her dad saving the day (the day which he had gotten them into, so to speak). I was laughing and enjoying her stories, and realized that my strategy is also the "deep calm". It works. So there!
7. I'm so excited. Wedding first, then it's full on Camino!
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