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Re: Travelling barefoot: There are many like me "on the road"! Posted on: 15 Aug 2004 10:18:54 GMT

Ummm my feet are VERY sensitive !

"Barefoot in India" a écrit dans le message
de news:7cb033ae.0408140405.352fd382@posting.google.com...
> Seems it's hard to believe for some of you that living - and
> travelling - barefoot is a great experience. Well, I can only tell you
> again: It's much, much fun! And forget about the health risks: I would
> be far more concerned about food and water if it comes to countries
> like India! Even in restaurants and especially if you're non-veg! Ever
> seen what happens to the meat till it finally ends on your plate? Or
> those sweets - covered with flies till they're served? Catching
> something 'cause you're roaming around barefoot shouldn't be your
> major concern! And keep in mind that your soles turn into a kind of
> "living leather" after a few month of walking barefoot. Injuries, even
> little ones, are VERY rare - there's simply not much on the road which
> can cut through my tough soles! I'm travelling barefoot since my
> schooldays and I started living barefoot a couple of years ago - but
> still: Not a single parasite, none of those countless tropical
> diseases. One more thing: I'm barefoot all-year-round, even in winter.
> Well, it's India after all. but nevertheless: December and January are
> sometimes a bit chilly - especially in the North (Delhi etc.):
> Temperatures might drop to 3 °C (37 °F). But believe it or not: That's
> in fact a BIG advantage if we're talking about health! Staying bare in
> cold weather has a positive impact on the immune system - as long as
> you're otherwise dressed properly (two pullover combined etc.)! And
> after 20 minutes or so, my feet don't feel cold anymore. I think
> walking barefoot in winter is one reason why I can hardly remember my
> last cold!
> I know, some of you will say: Even if it's no thread to your health,
> what's so special about living/travelling barefoot? That's indeed
> difficult to describe, I guess you've to try it to understand! I
> wouldn't post about travelling with hat - or cut-offs or whatever!
> Barefoot is VERY special! It makes a big difference. Maybe because of
> the sensual experience - feeling the ground - or the constant
> stimulation of the reflex points on my soles. I don't know! But ONE
> thing is sure: There are many like me "on the road"!
>
> There are people who love .
>
> travelling barefoot:
>
> http://members.tripod.com/~bftravel/travel.htm
>
> running barefoot:
>
> http://www.runningbarefoot.org/
>
> barefoot hiking:
>
> http://www.barefooters.org/hikers/
>
> or just LIVING barefoot:
>
> http://www.barefooters.org/
>
> I hope this posting motivates some of you to discover a new and
> exciting lifestyle!


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