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  1. lukedarracott

    Knife

    I bought a cheap €3 Camino de Santiago knife from the artisan shop in Zubiri. It was sharp as hell and cut everything I needed. I don't think you need to worry about knives too much. As others have said, as long as it's sharp! :)
  2. lukedarracott

    What is Manjarin like now?

    When I was there in early May Tomas was there, decked out in red crosses and offering us teas to the sound of the bell. As I played with his dogs he warned us of a couple of German con-artists who who stealing money from pilgrims. Nice bloke. Weird place. Wish I has stopped there to stay. This...
  3. lukedarracott

    The defining moment ?

    Those negative people against the film can bugger off as far as I'm concerned. As well as being a lovely little thing, the movie helped publicise the camino to a new market this increasing the footfall and thus helping the economy in the little towns. Long live whatEVER way you find out about it! :)
  4. lukedarracott

    The defining moment ?

    Personally I had been living in Spain for a few years and had visited 'everywhere'. I had always said that I would love to one day do the camino but as one does when one says things, I didn't. Then, earlier this year, I decided to quit my job, write a second book and do another big trip. Hey...
  5. lukedarracott

    LIVE from the Camino Camino Videos on the road

    Hey Kerstin, thanks very much. I'm glad and jealous that you're going to do the camino next year. Excited? Doing the whole thing? Luke @thecamino
  6. lukedarracott

    The Way, inspiration, and the need to go back

    Thanks Alex! Means a lot! It was a lot of hard work to do those videos! And yes, wine made talking to the camera easier at times. The weather I got was pretty brutish but being British I didn't mind it so much as complaining is against my nature so I just sucked it up ;). But seriously, I...
  7. lukedarracott

    The Way, inspiration, and the need to go back

    I quit my job to embark on the camino. And I would do it again. Whether this just says I haven't found the job I want or not I don't know, but the camino has this pull. I often wonder about the other side of things though, that I might be hoping it compares with my first time. Would it live up...
  8. lukedarracott

    Just Horrid Sometimes Aren’t They? …. Women Pilgrims.

    That was good. That made me laugh. I feel bad for you though. But that is a wonderful anecdote. I hope you managed to clean your neck sir!
  9. lukedarracott

    when to do the camino

    Al has a good point. Do it when you can! Late march won't be toooooo bad. But you'll likely be hit by some sporadic bad weather. Even in late April and early may I was getting hail and there was snow in the hills. The besets can be harsh. Personally this makes it more enjoyable. Holidays aside I...
  10. lukedarracott

    Planning based on the phases of the moon

    Also, that shot with the moon between the towers is lush!
  11. lukedarracott

    Planning based on the phases of the moon

    Much like Cecilia I was very lucky to get a full moonrise at Finisterre. I was there with a girl I had fallen in love with during the camino and we stayed watching it until night fell over us and everyone had left.
  12. lukedarracott

    A pilgrim has died on the Camino near Roncesvalles - March 2013

    My condolences go out to his family and friends. What a terrible thing.
  13. lukedarracott

    Northern Route in April-May 2014?

    I did my stint on the north and continued on directly to the main route. Only once had a problem getting a space and that was on Sarria where legions of pilgrims pile in. I think when there is talk about crowding it often relates to the official municipal albergues. Most towns and villages have...
  14. lukedarracott

    Northern Route in April-May 2014?

    Don't feel bad. The main route is still a delight :)
  15. lukedarracott

    First timer on the Camino

    I'm sure you could do it in thirty days :) Most small to large towns have a cash point or more. The more distant or tiny villages may not. I usually stock up on enough to get me from hub to hub. Supermarkets will also take cards if you don want to always use your cash supply.
  16. lukedarracott

    Northern Route in April-May 2014?

    Also the northern route is more challenging. Lots of ups and downs between aces. But if you go slow and steady you should be fine!
  17. lukedarracott

    Northern Route in April-May 2014?

    I did the northern route the same time and to be honest it's not very well-equipped in those months. A lot of hostels (mostly in the first half) were closed. Some days I had to do two stages in one and on another.occasion I had to shell out for a private hotel in Lezama. It's not ideal. With the...
  18. lukedarracott

    First timer on the Camino

    Wayfarer pretty much nailed the answer there. Though you could probably still start from before Logroño. But if you start in Logroño you could take time to check out Burgos for a day or another city down the way :)
  19. lukedarracott

    Are there sections of the Camino that involve very narrow paths or switchbacks?

    The descent to Ponferrada via Acebo is a little steep at times too. Take care if it's wet!
  20. lukedarracott

    Camino Books

    True. Reading back it does seem like that. It looks really awkward actually. I'm writing from my mobile phone and just trying to add my thoughts wherever I am. Really looks like I'm trying to self-promote, which I didn't mean to do. Regarding Shirley's book I really stand by my opinion, number...

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