Hiking the Tokaido Road, Part 9 — Hakone Yumoto to Lake Ashi
<p>This part of the route I both looked forward to the most and dreaded. Why? Today will be the first day that I walk through wilderness, and on an ancient stone-paved road. The dread? 2560 feet (780 meters) of vertical ascent. Let’s get into the story…</p>
<p>Quite a few people have emailed me worrying about my blistered toe. Well, today I’m worried too! Walking on level ground is one thing, but going uphill? I don’t know if my toe will hold out. This is my prep to help it be the best little toe it can be: Cut and stick on moleskin around the blister so the surrounding area is elevated. Then tape up the whole thing so the moleskin can’t move around during the day. (making sure to put some tissue paper on the tape where it’s over the blister) Finally, put on my socks as normal. I hope it works today!</p>
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