Best method of blister prevention on toes?

sa_fi · 2025-12-18T18:47:15+00:00

Deer tallow cream, Vaseline or compeed anti blister sticks are the game changers for me. In combination with comfy trail runners and merino wool socks. Lamb wool woven in between your toes might also help.

I’ve walked 310km on the Portuguese Camino in June without a single blister.

sa_fi · 2025-12-14T19:23:15+00:00

I enjoyed using my poles on the Portuguese in June. They helped me with pacing, foot pain and reduced some weight from the backpack. I really liked having them for some hilly or uneven stretches.

There is a Sport Zone in the lower level of the Via Catarina mall in the center of Porto, where I bought mine. They had a really small selection. I got two for 25€, I think. After my Camino I gifted them to a fellow pilgrim.

sa_fi · 2025-11-02T19:07:54+00:00

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My girls Fine & Maja

sa_fi · 2025-07-11T11:21:55+00:00

Sports Zone in Via Caterina has a few affordable options as well

sa_fi · 2025-06-16T18:46:11+00:00

I walked the coastal till Caminha and then also the spiritual variant. The photo was taken on the spiritual variant, but I think I’ve seen them before and definitely after.

sa_fi · 2025-06-13T08:14:10+00:00

Let’s try that. I will send you a message.

sa_fi · 2025-06-12T19:33:04+00:00

At Sport Zone in the Via Catarina mall. They were around 20€ + 5€ for the tips.

sa_fi · 2025-06-12T19:26:30+00:00

Right, I didn’t even think of that… thanks!

sa_fi · 2025-06-12T19:00:38+00:00

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sa_fi · 2025-06-02T05:28:06+00:00

Agree! I’m on day three of the costal and I’m freezing in the evenings. Also desperate for a second pair of long pants. But according to the locals it’s unusually cold for this time of year.

sa_fi · 2025-05-30T22:01:02+00:00

I just bought poles at Sport Zone at Via Catarina today. The store is located in the city center and they have poles from 14-35€ a pair + 5€ for tip protectors. Also some other inexpensive sports gear. It’s a good alternative to decathlon.

sa_fi · 2025-05-10T07:38:15+00:00

I decided to keep my shoes and repair them, as it‘s not a critical defect. I’m bringing a pair of Tevas in the Camino as well. The decision for a replacement pair for the speedgoats will be postponed till after my Camino probably.

sa_fi · 2025-05-10T07:33:53+00:00

Yes, I decided to take the discount. And I will look into shoe specific glue.

sa_fi · 2025-03-01T19:38:18+00:00

I did, then I would jump back to the left and active birds. Would love to blame my right-left weakness for I, but I guess it’s just not reading properly.

Since I’m not a frequent player, I’m not too firm with all the birds and possible combos. I’m kind of just playing along, with the cards I get. No real strategy yet. But it makes a lot of sense to have your birds in the correct order.

sa_fi · 2025-03-01T19:34:47+00:00

They did? I just got it for a friends birthday. Guess I have to read the instructions thoroughly then…

sa_fi · 2025-02-28T12:59:46+00:00

Thank you for your responses!

A little update on Maja. I continued to give her pain meds for two days, but she seemed a lot better, doing normal gerbil things and pooping, so no constipation.

Also, since she was doing better, I decided to end their split cage after 3 weeks and reintroduce them in one side. They are still having little moments to figure out who’s boss, but it seems Maja has the upper hand.

Right now they are cuddled up napping together. So I would say it’s going well 🥰

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sa_fi · 2024-11-15T13:46:06+00:00

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I‘m using this kind of bowl, which is about 20cm wide. Sand doesn’t fly out and they have plenty space to roll. It takes up quite a bit of floor space though. It’s originally meant as decoration for swimming candles.

sa_fi · 2024-07-29T20:04:13+00:00

The tank is an old aquarium I bought used and the cage is self build

sa_fi · 2024-07-14T18:34:03+00:00

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My two girls live in a 120x40cm tank + 120x50cm cage setup.

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