tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925198817503557457.post5186880984852867951..comments2023-05-12T11:25:18.470-04:00Comments on Under The Milky Way: Feet FirstRitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12585084509914920085noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925198817503557457.post-62546192971105898052009-08-20T15:20:49.246-04:002009-08-20T15:20:49.246-04:00Michele
Thank you for your good wishes. Less than ...Michele<br />Thank you for your good wishes. Less than 3 weeks and I will be on the Camino...can't wait.<br />I love my wool socks, and they do not cause me any problems...different people..different feet...like you said ...what's best for you!Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12585084509914920085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925198817503557457.post-49964096117332400182009-08-20T14:59:21.295-04:002009-08-20T14:59:21.295-04:00Hi Rita,
You are so right, it is important to choo...Hi Rita,<br />You are so right, it is important to choose well your footwear. I walked the Camino in 2008 starting in France (Puy-en-Velay) and I wore Merrell boots very similar to yours and wore hiking Thorlo synthetic socks. I had no blisters. I found that wool socks alone caused blisters and I could not bother with having a lining. What is important is that you try out what is best for you! Enjoy your pilgrimage, it is the best experience!<br /><br />Michèle (Ottawa) CanadaCompostelle 2008https://www.blogger.com/profile/02985839804042924517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925198817503557457.post-26555837090505217862009-08-04T13:32:50.634-04:002009-08-04T13:32:50.634-04:00Yes, I love that link I think I will put it on the...Yes, I love that link I think I will put it on the sidebar. It is full of helpful footcare info.<br />RitaRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12585084509914920085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925198817503557457.post-47435113799559019042009-08-04T09:03:32.299-04:002009-08-04T09:03:32.299-04:00Ouch Ouch Ouch This footcare link was VERY infor...Ouch Ouch Ouch This footcare link was VERY informative but some of those photos were PAINFUL to look at ::laughing:::<br /><br />Great blog!Anniesantiagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00605384298382007686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925198817503557457.post-10686187733329742832009-07-31T20:29:24.328-04:002009-07-31T20:29:24.328-04:00Timecheck
I do notice when I walk for a long time ...Timecheck<br />I do notice when I walk for a long time that my feet expand but the boots are a little bigger than my foot size. I hope my feet don't get a whole size bigger!! But you and Susan have walked the Camino and know more than me, so I will heed your good advice about the boots and equally good advice about the socks.<br />Thanks<br />RitaRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12585084509914920085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925198817503557457.post-40870306427597063932009-07-31T20:24:59.340-04:002009-07-31T20:24:59.340-04:00Hi Debbykay
It should be quite an experience. Than...Hi Debbykay<br />It should be quite an experience. Thank you for stopping by and reading my blog. I hope you keep coming back and reading how I am doing when I am on the Camino. I may need a few encouraging words.<br />RitaRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12585084509914920085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925198817503557457.post-53038389894522352082009-07-31T20:22:34.713-04:002009-07-31T20:22:34.713-04:00Hi Betsy
Yes The trek across Spain is a long one. ...Hi Betsy<br />Yes The trek across Spain is a long one. But I am looking forward to it with great anticipation.<br />67 is not so old, I am almost there. I am 62, but somehow my mind refuses to believe it.Jeje!!<br />I will be posting on this blog while walking the Camino, if and when I find internet, so you will be able to follow if you keep reading.<br />Hugs back at you<br />RitaRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12585084509914920085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925198817503557457.post-81898031511880965512009-07-31T16:47:14.295-04:002009-07-31T16:47:14.295-04:00Nice blog, Rita. Susan and I wear trail runners on...Nice blog, Rita. Susan and I wear trail runners on our long distance hikes, but most Europeans wear boots. One thing to remember, particularly if you wear boots, is that if you are doing day after day hiking, your feet will expand, almost a full size. With trail runners you can buy the larger size, and just lace them a little tighter until your feet fill them out. With boots, your feet slide around and blister if the boots are too large. You can accomodate for this by having a variety of thicknesses of socks. Say, a pair of liners, a pair of wright double layers, a pair of Thorlos light hikers. Start out with the thicker ones. As your feet expand, they are also getting tougher, and in several weeks you will just need the wright socks or as I do, just the liner socks.Timecheckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03655966328174898998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925198817503557457.post-20738914219842216412009-07-31T09:09:09.716-04:002009-07-31T09:09:09.716-04:00Rita,
You are amazing!! What a goal! I think I wo...Rita,<br /><br />You are amazing!! What a goal! I think I would fall over--my feet are always sore and I have to wear the practical type shoes. I am always so green with envy for those who can put anything on and their feet look so darling!<br /><br />Sounds like your hiking is well-thoughout!<br /><br />Happy trails!<br />Debbykay at Rose Cottage Gardens and FarmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925198817503557457.post-32620506888407771302009-07-31T08:17:51.427-04:002009-07-31T08:17:51.427-04:00Wow---that would really be a HIKE for sure, Rita.....Wow---that would really be a HIKE for sure, Rita... 33 days walking 5-8 miles per day???? Wow--I'm impressed. My hubby and I do alot of hiking --but ours are the shorter trips 2-4 miles or so. My LONGEST one-day hike was 9 miles---and I thought I was going to die!!!!! ha<br /><br />We do have hiking boots similar to yours and we have those heavy socks also. BUT--we're both 67 yrs. old and the old bones take their toll on us!!!!<br /><br />Keep us posted as to this long trip... It reminds me of people hiking the Appalachian Trail here.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925198817503557457.post-16097204140529087222009-07-30T13:30:36.904-04:002009-07-30T13:30:36.904-04:00Hi Barb
Thanks for stopping by.
I love hiking too...Hi Barb<br />Thanks for stopping by. <br />I love hiking too, but lately I can't really call what I am doing "hiking". It is more walking with some little hills. I wish the mountains(2hours away)were closer, it would be ideal for training for the Camino.<br />RitaRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12585084509914920085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925198817503557457.post-36820818648669954902009-07-30T12:59:00.415-04:002009-07-30T12:59:00.415-04:00Hello Rita,
What a lovely blog you have! Of cours...Hello Rita,<br />What a lovely blog you have! Of course I'm very interested in the topic of hiking since that's my main pursuit in the summer here in CO. One of my best friends hiked the Camino about 5 years ago when she was 50. She brought home wonderful stories and pictures to share. I'll give her the address of your blog, though she doesn't have a Google account and doesn't ever comment (at least not yet!). <br /><br />I'll be reading through a few of your past posts and will follow your progress with interest. Good Luck to you and happy hiking!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925198817503557457.post-85113572796118288452009-07-28T07:05:14.336-04:002009-07-28T07:05:14.336-04:00Hello Mountain.mamma,
The walk should take about 3...Hello Mountain.mamma,<br />The walk should take about 33 days of walking 5-8 hrs each day, at least that is what I have planned, but will play it as it goes.<br />Who knows, maybe if you follow me along, you may be inspired to give it a try yourself. They say if you are "called" , that sooner or later you make the walk.<br />Thanks for the tips on the socks, liners and blister care. I heard Thorlos are great.<br />RitaRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12585084509914920085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925198817503557457.post-1987078143166808552009-07-27T23:14:47.484-04:002009-07-27T23:14:47.484-04:00Well, Rita! I am totally intrigued by your goal t...Well, Rita! I am totally intrigued by your goal to walk the Camino de Santiago. I've been to Spain a number of times, but the southern part only. I read about the walk in Shirley MacLaine's book and ever since have thought about what an adventure that would be. How long do you think it will take? When are you going? I am definitely going to be following you on your blog since it may be the closest I'll ever get to going.<br /><br />Have you ever tried Thorlo hiking socks? They are my favorite. They last longer than my husband's SmartWool socks lasted. Also, what about polyproplene liners? They can help with avoid blisters. The gel pads work better than moleskin for blisters I think. Maybe you've worked this all out, but these are items I've found helpful.<br /><br />Good luck on your adventure! I'm stoked for you!!Loranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17888794632630265411noreply@blogger.com