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  1. 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...
  2. 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! :)
  3. 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...
  4. 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
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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!
  8. 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...
  9. lukedarracott

    Planning based on the phases of the moon

    Also, that shot with the moon between the towers is lush!
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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!
  13. lukedarracott

    'Race' to secure a bed

    I wouldn't bother booking personally. I did a 51 day walk with the north and the French routes, through April and May. Only once did I find that I couldn't get a room at the municipal. And that was Sarria where all the 5-dayers pile in. Other than that there is such an enormous quantity of...
  14. lukedarracott

    LIVE from the Camino Camino Videos on the road

    They should work. Standard page of YouTube videos. Let me know if they're still not working. If they do, enjoy!!
  15. lukedarracott

    So happy. So sad. What can one do?

    I think everyone here is making fantastic points. I wanted to agree heartily especially with Pruden, Rebekah and Ivar (and hello the rest). I've been living in and writing about Spain for the last few years and have seen the situation there dissolving every day worse and worse, though the public...
  16. lukedarracott

    Camino completion!

    Well done chaps! You deserve a nice bottle of something red and a plate of something hearty. Check out Restaurante O'42 on Rua do Franco (number 42). I think you'll enjoy the food there! I'm afraid there's no bath or massage parlour in the restaurant though.
  17. lukedarracott

    Video diary for pilgrims!

    Hey guys, thank you very much for your lovely messages. They mean a lot. @Jeknmarie - it was the part on the meseta before and after mansilla de las mulas. It was the senda part that essentially follows the way next to a road. The part after mansilla was busy though. Kind of ruined the magic...
  18. lukedarracott

    Video diary for pilgrims!

    Hey everyone I recently finished my rather long camino experience. I was out for 51 days amid covered about 1200km. First from Santander to Irun. Then Saint Jean to Santiago. Finally Santiago to Muxia. I was by far the greatest thing I've done emotionally and physically. I just wanted to share...
  19. lukedarracott

    LIVE from the Camino Camino Videos on the road

    Hey everyone, I'm about 25 days into my extended camino de Santiago. I have been uploading movies of my progress to YouTube as I go. I would love it if your watch them, enjoy them, subscribe, give me feedback :) Currently in Burgos. Going strong. It's bliss. Voila...

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