Wynette: We got to Pamplona yesterday afternoon (end of walking day 3) and decided to stay an extra day here. I’ve been having problems with my feet and we thought it would help to have a day to rest and to look for helpful foot products. I was feeling discouraged yesterday when we arrived and my feet hurt so badly but am optimistic it will get better. I went to a huge department store this morning. Spotted a friendly-looking woman in the cosmetics department (first department by the entrance) and asked (in spanish) for “where to buy things to put in my shoes because my feet hurt.” She lit up when she understood what I needed and kindly wrote down what i should ask for “plantillas”) and where to go (supermercado). (This department store has a huge supermarket in its basement.) Her instructions were spot on. So now i have a selection of things to try.
Yesterday while walking was chatting with a fellow pilgrim who had been having foot problems. She said another pilgrim suggested she put a maxi pad in her shoe. She said she did and it fixed her problem. So… I might be trying that, too.
W: Hope your feet are better. Don’t know if you can get them there, but if you can, relexology sandals would help (sandals with little rubber prongs on the inside of the sole). Mine are lightweight rubber ones and I wear them around the house if my feet hurt after hiking and they really help! I’m following your blog with interest and include you and Charlie in my metta meditation each morning. I’m rooting for you!!! Love and hugs, Shan