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- 37
Why I carry a wooden staff
PackingA plain stick, a stone lantern to lean it on and what it takes off my knees on a long downhill.
- 36
Waiting out the rain in a roadside shelter
RouteWhat I do when the road turns to water and the next village is two hours away.
- 35
Laying everything out the night before
PackingShoes, socks and a small bag, set on the floor in the order I will need them.
- 34
Following small arrow markers across the fields
RouteHow a red arrow on a post keeps you on the path, and what to do when one is missing.
- 33
Training you can do on the way to the station
TrainingA short walk before the train, a few flights of steps and why it counts.
- 32
Breaking in shoes before a long walk
FeetSix weeks, a rule for the first ten kilometres and the signs a pair is not for you.
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Feet First
A free letter every Saturday: one thing I learned on the trail, one thing about feet and one thing to try on your next walk.