Maya

Hiking at Torrey Pines

Sunday, February 25, 2007 4:05:20 AM

Less than a month to my trip to Chile!
A friend of mine (thank you Kim

) gave me her hiking shoes and told me they are very comfortable, waterproof and perfect for long hikes.
So I wanted to introduce my feet to her shoes, and what better way than going for a nice hike by the Ocean and near by clifs.

Here are some photos form today:

The Beach

Itchy beak

Stone carving

Lunch time

Paragliders

In the air

Swimming class

And after only 3-4h of hiking, my left foot is hurting!

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Comments

Adele BrandSittingFox # Sunday, February 25, 2007 8:20:24 AM

Poor foot

- but great collection of shots

Especially like the wader scatching his beak!

I read that having two pairs of socks (a thin inner one and a thick outer one) helps protect against blisters, but to be honest it didn't really work on my last major hike in Waterton

I use dayhiking boots or snowboots (depending on the weather) unless I have a pretty compelling reason to use something heavier. Which you doubtless will in Chile

MayaMaya.Maya # Sunday, February 25, 2007 9:23:20 AM

Thanks dear SF,

My lower shin is hurting, where the upper front part of the shoe is rubbing against my leg.
Do you have any ideas what to do with that?

Adele BrandSittingFox # Sunday, February 25, 2007 9:41:59 AM

Not really, I'm afraid, at least not beyond wearing thick long socks so the shoe rubs against that instead.

I just looked up foot care advice in my Rockies hiking book, and it didn't offer much. But I liked the warning in there not to go barefoot in porcupine country

MayaMaya.Maya # Sunday, February 25, 2007 10:03:00 AM

good advice, who would think of that!

Dillon RobertsDillonRoberts # Monday, February 26, 2007 4:05:38 PM

Hey Maya!

Beautiful Beach. You could try wrapping an ACE bandage around your shin. It would probably be a good idea to have a couple with you anyway in Chile. Sprains happen. Anyways, have a great day!
Dillon

MayaMaya.Maya # Tuesday, February 27, 2007 3:16:53 AM

Hey Dillon, that is a great idea!
I will try that this weekend!
How was Mardi Gras?
I have to check out your site!
Take care my friend!

ALLY G.ALLY_G # Tuesday, February 27, 2007 4:39:22 PM

Beautiful photos, Maya. It seems, you had a nice day and a good physical training for your Chile-trip.

I hope, your food will get better very soon. Maybe you need some better socks? Such one, which are really padded and soft.

MayaMaya.Maya # Wednesday, February 28, 2007 2:53:39 AM

Thanks dear Elke,
I tried with regural socks, but got some thicker ones as well. Will see on my next hiking trip.
Maybe this weekend!

PS
I will work on my food as well!

ALLY G.ALLY_G # Wednesday, February 28, 2007 5:46:50 AM

anyway, I wish you a fast recovery of your food and
much fun for your nexr trip!!!

Louisvolkuro # Thursday, March 1, 2007 1:05:17 AM

Hey nice pictures!

I'm also concerned about my hiking shoes. They’re waterproof but after a long hike the humidity stays inside and they become wet. In Iceland I will have no way to dry them.

Only 20 days!!! YAY!

Are you in good shape now?

MayaMaya.Maya # Thursday, March 1, 2007 2:43:11 AM

Oh, I am so NOT is desired shape, dear Volkuro!
I hope you will be better than I am!
I have been working 12h every day, plus I am working this weekend and cannot be too far from home, jsut in case they call me, so I don't think I can go for a hike and another 'shoe trial'.

And 2 more tests coming up in March and new projects for work... It never ends!
next year!
That's how I encourage myslef!

Sprogger McSprogsprogger # Friday, March 2, 2007 11:00:14 PM

Great photos:up:
You could try getting a pair of socks that come up higher than your boots, and roll the tops back outside the boots, sometimes helps to keep the edge of the boots from moving as much relative to you leg.

MayaMaya.Maya # Saturday, March 3, 2007 4:44:38 AM

Thanks Sprog,
I will try that!
Next week! Whis weekend I am working!

galadriel # Wednesday, March 14, 2007 8:34:35 AM

Ooo nice photos! Hiking is great, so is the ocean...calming sounds 'swisshhhhh swishhhhh (wind) shhhhhh shhhh (water) crash crash (waves) raaaraaaarraaa(birds) Arrrr Matey (pirates)' hahaha