CaminoJoy123
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I often find it in both large and small sizes at the "China Stores."
Just ask for the "Chino". They are not likely to be part of a chain.That's a good lead. Do you know the name of an actual chain?
That term doesn't work with google maps, and no one here is certain, either.
Thank you!
Hola!Many pharmacies - even in the villages along the CF have it - take a photo of yours and show it. You may get a slightly different product, but basically the same - this is the same in the "Chino" stores.
Hola!
La farmacia lo tiene. They keep it in the back. You have to ask for it.
Hola!
La farmacia lo tiene. They keep it in the back. You have to ask for it. Otherwise you get wimpy cream.
Yes I have been carrying around a foto of the product. The Chinese style shopkeepers know nothing about it.
Thanks!
Annie, your list of Caminos does not include the rugged northern region of Spain I'm afraid. Things are really much different up there with Basques having a much different lifestyle.I buy it every year in the china stores.
So I know it's there.
I've been buying it there for 10 years +
Many times what we ask for isn't what they hear.
But I'm glad you found it.
Annie, your list of Caminos does not include the rugged northern region of Spain I'm afraid. Things are really much different up there with Basques having a much different lifestyle.
I buy it every year in the china stores.
So I know it's there.
I've been buying it there for 10 years +
Many times what we ask for isn't what they hear.
But I'm glad you found it.
We have bought Tiger Balm in Decathlon stores in Spain.
Check their website where it is called Balsamo de TIGRE.
They have it in red and white versions.
For muscle aches or inflammation: Voltador Forte
She asks "Where in Spain is that sold?" I've walked the Norte - if I went further North, I'd be in the sea? (I can only list so many Caminos without looking silly)
Here is what I buy all over Spain:
View attachment 35843
These are tiny containers, maybe 1 inch in diameter.
I found this image online, as my Camino gear is packed up.
Looks good! Thanks!
Have you tried this and Tiger Balm? Can you feel a difference?
http://www.voltadol.com.es/producto...MI3I3x_Mbx1QIVajPTCh3TFw4qEAAYASAAEgIIpPD_BwE
She asks "Where in Spain is that sold?" I've walked the Norte - if I went further North, I'd be in the sea? (I can only list so many Caminos without looking silly)
Here is what I buy all over Spain:
View attachment 35843
These are tiny containers, maybe 1 inch in diameter.
I found this image online, as my Camino gear is packed up.
Hey @Anniesantiago -- I just realized you've been on the forum since 2008. Long time! btw, I was smiling to think that I bought Tiger Balm in Cambodia for years and years...it's such a staple there. I also use it to mask unpleasant odors (and muscle aches and pains, not to mention dizziness) . Nice to see you online.
Deb (just a few miles away from you)
Hey @Anniesantiago -- I just realized you've been on the forum since 2008. Long time! btw, I was smiling to think that I bought Tiger Balm in Cambodia for years and years...it's such a staple there. I also use it to mask unpleasant odors (and muscle aches and pains, not to mention dizziness) . Nice to see you online.
Deb (just a few miles away from you)
Please bear in mind I'm in Basque Country for El Norte. Not like camino Frances here.
We really should meet up for coffee sometime.
Do you ever find yourself in Portland?
I haven't done a comparison experiment, but Tiger Balm only contains camphor and menthol, I believe. Voltadol contains actual nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID) (this topical form can only be obtained with a prescription in the US). I'm not saying Tiger Balm isn't effective for *you*, though, as only you know your own experience.
If you ever happen to be in Singapore, be sure to check out the Tiger Balm Gardens (Haw Par Villa), built by the Aw family who developed Tiger Balm. It depicts ancient Chinese folklore and mythology and is surreal. Sadly, some of the more bizarre, obscene and violent statues and dioramas have been removed, apparently. I believe the "Ten Courts of Hell" is still depicted, though.
Any time you want a herbal-type medicament, check out the "parafarmacia" in any decent-sized town. They have Tiger Balm, Swedish Bitters, CoQ10, as well as organic grains and goodies for Celiacs and people who don't consume animal products.
Yes, I do indeed. Busy week coming up, then I'll send a PM.
Have a joyful walk, @CaminoJoy123 --hope things are going okay. I'd love to know how your weather is if you get a chance to make a note about it.
Ok, the weather report. I am from Florida. Keep that in mind.
Weather on camino Norte this week often has been cool, almost chilly, often a light breeze, overcast. Most days barely hit 82-84 degrees. Sometimes it was quite hot of course. Mostly very good for hiking.
I'm wearing autumn clothes. Wool shirts. Heavier shorts. Fleece in the towns after hiking.
Albergues seem cold to me. People leave windows open here with no screen. Light breeze prevails.
Although we are often overlooking the sea, and people are swimming and surfing, they must be mostly British or Scandinavian. It seems mostly too cold to swim.
Other times we are in the forest and mountain, mostly shady but sometimes open fields and paths.
As for the path, it is not muddy right now. This is very fortunate.
As you know, many pieces of each day really are a hike. There is ascent and descent on dirt and on marvelous old stone. Sometimes actual steps.
Also you realize it's better to actually follow the starting and stopping of the stage descriptions becaus the albergues are set up that way and are not commonly found in between.
Kids in Europe go back to school Monday I think. Some albergues will be closed then. All the Spanish university stendents will end their Caminos Sunday. So a very different atmosphere then.
Very interesting information. I very much like the 82 degrees or so. That's good hiking weather for me.
I love the idea of ascents and descents each day, and am curious to know more about the "marvelous old stone". I hope you take a lot of photos for us, so you can upload some later at your leisure.
Stopping and starting at the "stage description" points can be a little unnerving to those of us who like to carve our own destinations out, but if it's where facilities are, that's what you must do. How many days total will you be walking, and do you plan to get to Santiago de Compostela? Such a beautiful end to a long walk, and very moving.
It just occurred to me that if you have to, if you can get to water's edge (at some points, probably? I have not walked Camino Norte), get some good sand between those palms and do a proper scrub up.
Keep us informed---and buen camino, pilgrim!
Deb
Thanks so much for the interesting commentary.
Regarding lack of anglophones, no problem. My Spanish language skills are sufficient, and aside from that, I am a person who can go either way: company or not.
I remember a few times on the CF late in the season (late Oct / Nov) when I went without food at night because I was hungry at the wrong times! And once, when in Pamplona, I was so ill with an URI that a pilgrim friend from this forum came by to visit, and gifted me with chocolate--a panacea for sure. I was delighted. I do love good food, however, and was especially happy with the lovely fresh tomatoes with white cheese served in October. Delicious.
Another side note: sometimes a really posh bathroom and etc. are just what the doctor ordered. I have found that after some time out on the trails, it's just so great to get an excellent rest in. One thing I've found is that occasionally lighting in some of the inexpensive pensions is not great; I'm considering traveling with a small solar light up top. @JillGat --what do you think of that idea?
Thanks for letting me hijack your thread a bit, dear @CaminoJoy123 . I love reading posts as folks are "on camino," and I am greatly enjoying your journey as it occurs!
Best,
Deb
On my first Camino I used Tiger Balm on my sore hip. The smell of the TB penetrated the small hotel room I stayed in. The next day the entire hotel smelt like a Chinese massage facility. I'm use to the aroma as I use TB regularly. However out of respect for these establishments I have switched to a cold cream which gradually heats up on the muscle after a few minutes.Hey I've been using some good cream for muscle aches, but the people who loaned me the product have gone and taken it with them.
The cream was something like Tiger Balm, with a hot and cold sensation. It was a yellow or golden in color, and in consistency it was waxy, like a creamy paste.
Where in Spain is that sold?
People think I go to Spain for the landscape and the gastronomy. Not really. I go for this.The most impressive thing has been the Spanish people. The Spanish families and the good friends who do camino together are so inspiring and so normal. Some Spanish children were with their parents this week. Very respectful kids.
Wish I could join you.We really should meet up for coffee sometime.
Do you ever find yourself in Portland?
You could use the official salve (that's just what they say) of the camino. It is called voltaren. It is diclofenac which is a cox 2 inhibitor non-steroidal anti inflamatory. It is amazing and is sold over the counter at any pharmacy in spain.Hey I've been using some good cream for muscle aches, but the people who loaned me the product have gone and taken it with them.
The cream was something like Tiger Balm, with a hot and cold sensation. It was a yellow or golden in color, and in consistency it was waxy, like a creamy paste.
Where in Spain is that sold?
I need urgently saloon balmHey I've been using some good cream for muscle aches, but the people who loaned me the product have gone and taken it with them.
The cream was something like Tiger Balm, with a hot and cold sensation. It was a yellow or golden in color, and in consistency it was waxy, like a creamy paste.
Where in Spain is that sold?
You could use the official salve (that's just what they say) of the camino. It is called voltaren. It is diclofenac which is a cox 2 inhibitor non-steroidal anti inflamatory. It is amazing and is sold over the counter at any pharmacy in spain.
Try asking in any Pharmacy for Vulcan, it is a pain reliever, sold everywhere and very effective, particularly on knees.Hey I've been using some good cream for muscle aches, but the people who loaned me the product have gone and taken it with them.
The cream was something like Tiger Balm, with a hot and cold sensation. It was a yellow or golden in color, and in consistency it was waxy, like a creamy paste.
Where in Spain is that sold?
Hi,could you post a photo of the cream,graciasHola!
La farmacia lo tiene. They keep it in the back. You have to ask for it. Otherwise you get wimpy cream.
Yes I have been carrying around a foto of the product. The Chinese style shopkeepers know nothing about it.
Thanks!
The OP was asking almost 3 years ago, and hasn't been on the forum for over 2 years.Hi,could you post a photo of the cream,gracias
Elsewhere its called Voltaren forte....Looks good! Thanks!
Have you tried this and Tiger Balm? Can you feel a difference?
http://www.voltadol.com.es/producto...MI3I3x_Mbx1QIVajPTCh3TFw4qEAAYASAAEgIIpPD_BwE
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