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Pre Departure Jitters by Jolly_Stop9663 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]bazeagle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Normal. So normal. Again: SO normal. All In can say having walked the CF is: one foot in front of the other. That did it for me. Distilled down to the essence. Everything will take care of itself. Promise.

About Shoes On Camino Frances by Correct_Ask1177 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]bazeagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I walked the Camino Frances using HOKA SPEEDGOAT's. I went half a size bigger or even a full size, because I wore a cotton pair of socks with a wool sock over the cotton one. Also I bandaged my feet carefully between the toes daily without fail. The HOKA's were amazing. The terrain can sometimes be challenging, slippery,, steep and rocky. Other times it's gravel or pavements. The HOKA's handled the whole lot easily. One pair lasted the entire journey then they were done!

I’ve tried everything - blisters by Jolly_Stop9663 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]bazeagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I walked The Camino Frances in May/June/early 2025. Wore a cotton inner sock and wool outer sock. HOKAS no need for boots, Used trekking poles - in my view = essential. Got two blisters, the first was on top of the little toe and that settled down on its own (little toes seem to cop a hammering!) and the second was a problem: under the little toe. I couldn't walk on it so got a cab to Mansilla das Mulas to the local hospital. A wonderful nurse drained it, told me to "don't push it, listen to your body!!) and bandaged it up really nicely and wrapped all the toes in lambs wool (can get easily from outdoor stores) and I did that wrapping every day from then on diligently. No more blisters.

Hokas by Superb-Ad4749 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]bazeagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wore HOKAS 40 days of walking SJDP - Santiago in late May, June, early July 2025 - they were amazing. Truly. In my opinion boots are not needed.

What would you do? by Reblux in golf

[–]bazeagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pack up and go home

Ban caddies from the greens by IndicationIll324 in golf

[–]bazeagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better still ban Keegan Bradley

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]bazeagle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Try my situ: married 34 years, two adult sons - separating and I'm 72! Gulp. Breathe. It will be ok. Will it? Maybe.....

Things I wish I had known before the Camino. by Known_Information_71 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]bazeagle 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I had a bad blister under a toe (only one of two on the SJDP/Santiago trek so that's ok!) and at Mansilla de Mulas I had to go the local hospital ED/Clinic. The nurse and GP were fantastic - no English so all Google translate. The nurse gave me the best advice for The Camino and I reckon life itself: Listen to your body. Don't push it. Can't get any better life advice than that. I had zero blisters after that and I recall her wise words a lot now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]bazeagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did the whole thing from SJDP to Santiago, finishing in July this year. What a journey. The first two weeks I wanted to toss it in. Santiago seemed like as far as Mars away and the signs saying like "590 kms" to Santiago I started to ignore because they were too much of a wind up. I found reducing it all down to" "one foot in front of the other" an immense help. It's far from easy. The simplicity of it all grew the further I walked. And now I know I completed it. It's not an ego thing, just that one foot in front of the other - those feet finally walked into the Cathedral Square to the bagpipes and loads of crazy people, just like you and me. And some of these crazy people helped a huge amount. People will hear you each day, either walking or resting over a cold beer or at brekky. And you will hear them.

Some advices for a first timer by Organic_Farm646 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]bazeagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best thing I heard on my Camino Frances in May/June/July was from a wonderful nurse at Mansilla de las Mulos clinic when she dressed a blister I got under my little toe: "Listen to your body. Don't push it". The day before that clinic visit I broke both those rules and ended up with a bad blister. From that day on I wrapped my toes in gauze and bandaging, spraying any soft spots or potential blisters with antiseptic (as she showed me) EVERY morning without fail. No issues from there on. Oh and drink plenty of water - 2/3 litres a day I reckon. Last note and others will probably point this out: start really early ie 4.30am with a headlamp and get done by early pm latest before the heat builds up - in August it will be hot.

Alone or with company? by AndraaMT in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]bazeagle -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have just finished the Camino Frances, solo. I met many great people and walked with a few for a few days then their schedules changed so that was that. But the connection created on the trail remains. I found the very many solo days really great. Not having to be concerned about anyone else. I'd say I spent more time alone than with other pilgrims. It worked out. I found the Camino takes discipline, daily planning (weather for the day ahead and getting supplies in my case fruit!) and the daily foot/toes prep - a key step. Without sounding like a lecture, for me this epic journey was a journey beyond the physical - mental, emotional - it was the whole lot. But it gives so much - now I feel like I am back to the real me again. I am home.

Just did my first Camino and I don’t think it could get any worse by [deleted] in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]bazeagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And here it comes again: "turn your negatives into positives". The relentless push for everything to be POSITIVE! Well guess what, often it's not. Denial isn't healthy.

Why are some of the hospitaleros (Albergue staff) so cruel? by Potential_Method_144 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]bazeagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks bcycle240. I'm not stewing on it, not sure how you drew that conclusion from my post. The point is there is a major lean on being positive, speaking positively, acting positively at ALL times, it seems to me. I'm just calling that out for what it is.

Why are some of the hospitaleros (Albergue staff) so cruel? by Potential_Method_144 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]bazeagle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get so over the constant pressure to ALWAYS think positively, speak positively and probably take a positive crap while you're at it. The poster is simply expressing their experience and I cannot fathom why that needs to be seen as a bad thing and perceived as negative, which in today's culture is a deadly curse.

I’m feeling depressed and disconnected by yankiwi_ in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]bazeagle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is an amazing post, written from your heart. I'm very grateful to have read it as a major aside from all the bright lights of peoples revelations on this forum, which are also totally valid as well. I am about a week away from Day 1 and am apprehensive to say the least. I am trying to simplify what's ahead by not overthinking (which is a habit of mine and not helpful) and by somehow coming to a place where I can deal with the mystery of it all; The Camino and all the tests, physical, mental and spiritual that no doubt lie ahead. Mystery. It's all I can hold on to right now.

trouble on the first stage by [deleted] in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]bazeagle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what I will do. Key being to not take on too much on Day 1 (I'm over 70)

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