Wow, what an experience you had! Lovely.....i must try one day....
I recently started walking bare foot and have to say it grounds you....keeps you connected with mother earth....i only do it i my back garden so i can imagine how nice must be walking through the forest.....
In relation to bare foot walking, this is great video for anyone, interested.... this video made me walking bare foot.....https://odysee.com/@HumanitysVault:a/The-Earthing-Movie---The-Remarkable-Science-of-Grounding:4

Peace and love!
In Lak'ech

!HBIT