On the Road . . . Still . . .

This post features stuff that is important to bring along. These are items considered long-time necessities after traveling around the world to 30 countries including Japan, Thailand, French Polynesia, Australia, France, Greece, Italy, England, Ireland, Turkey, Costa Rica, Mexico, kayaking through the San Juan Islands and the Sea of Cortez, and floating on cruise ships throughout the Carribbean and in the Mediterranean, . . . mustn’t forget the Channel Islands — both of them — off the coast of California and in the English Channel.

Most Important: Your Feet

Find and test the most comfortable shoes you can find before leaving home.

Teva-SandalBe POSITIVE that they suit your foot shape. If you have not walked a lot, you may not realize the type of support you need for your arches. If you have really high arches, without the correct footwear, i.e. excellent arch support such as that of Teva Women’s Zirra SandalMerrell Shoes., or just about anything by Merrill, you might be uncomfortable.
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Friends, on the other hand, have much lower arches and need to find a more moderate solution. One generally travels with shoes of varying heel heights and changes according to immediate need(s).

Whatever you are most comfortable in around your own city will probably be what will work best on the road . . . unless you are covering terrain new to you, walking more than usual, and/or unless you’re like ladies who wander around in 4″ heels. (Although I did tour much of Europe in stacked heels during the ’70s ’cause that is what I was used to. No problems!).

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