Never, "for the sake of peace and quiet," deny your own experience or convictions (Dag Hammarskjold)
| Difficulty of Walk |
Moderate walking involving quite long distances. |
We have learned a couple of things that may be useful for you to know:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Choose comfortable, well-fitting and
supportive shoes with thick, flexible soles to cushion your feet and absorb shock. Remember, we walk an average of 20 miles per day.
Dress in layers to help you adjust to temperature changes. Be prepared for both extremes!
Wear thick socks and loose, comfortable clothes that remove moisture from the skin and "breathe" with you.
bring either a baseball cap or visor and sunglasses.
Consider rain gear if the weather looks wet.
It's better to under-pack than over-pack. Remember, it's all extra weight.
Drink at least two liters of water a day so your muscles don't stiffen up. Try to carry 1 bottle of water, but no more than 1 liter. Remember you can always ask people to refill your bottle.
Bring a snak. Carry chocolate, dried fruit, seeds or nuts for a snack. Keep food away from the heat and in plastic bags. Don't carry a lot of food.
A walking stick will help you walk in mountainous or uneven terrain. We found our sticks in fields along the way, but you can buy yours before you begin your journey.
Iodine, needle and thread are a great remedy for blisters. Thread the needle and soak it in iodine. With the iodine-soaked needle, puncture one end of the blister and pull it out at another end, leaving the iodine-soaked thread inside. This allows the liquid to drain out of the blister while keeping it disinfected. It sounds painful, but it's only mildly uncomfortable. A good overnight rest should have you back on your feet the next day. You can pull the threads out, but they will usually fall off when the blisters have healed.
Baby powder on your feet will keep them dry and relatively blister-free. There are many blister remedies including rubbing your feet with Vaseline and Vicks VapoRub. We have tried them all, but the baby powder, combined with wool socks, worked best for us.
Always carry your identification and some money in case of
emergencies.
We look forward to walking with you!
