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  1. Darren.R

    Cycling Camino from Pamplona to Santiago in May-June 2024

    @VELO, Myself and my fiancé are planning to leave Pamplona on the morning of the 3rd June (if all our planning falls into place and we get the time and dates we want) we plan to be in Léon by the 11th/12th of June for her birthday and finishing in Santiago sometime around the 18th. We have a...
  2. Darren.R

    Cycling Camino from Pamplona to Santiago in May-June 2024

    Hi Velo, What part of Ireland are you from ? Do you have an idea of dates yet ? I’ll be travelling/starting in early June from Pamplona, I’ve cycled the Camino previously in 2018. Happy to share any info as well Hope to hear from you soon Best regards Darragh
  3. Darren.R

    "Buff" question for native English speakers

    Although I have bought a “buff” in the past, I tend to call them snood’s. I was told years ago that it was a combination of the words scarf, neck, and hood. I do however agree the word buff is a branded name for this product, but I also agree that it’s been in the English language for that...
  4. Darren.R

    Show me your tattoo

    Just got mine last Tuesday. Finished my camino in the 30th of June. I’m very happy with it. And I’m very proud of it.
  5. Darren.R

    Irish newbie starting in May 2013!

    What an idiot, I looked at the month and not the year, embarrassing to say the least !!!!
  6. Darren.R

    Irish ☘️ Guy cycling from Pamplona to SDC

    Hi, Looking for anyone who’s possibly cycling the Camino Francie, and would like to maybe share a few miles along the way, I will be leaving from Pamplona in or around the 15th of June. My name is Darren I’m originally from Dublin, I was supposed to be taking this trip with a good buddy of...
  7. Darren.R

    Cycling the Camino recap

    Hi Jenny, Thank you for the account of your trip, it’s a great read and very informative.. Interested to know if you ate out or cooked for yourselves along the way? I’ve been talking with other pilgrims about there experiences with using the kitchens at the hostels What’s your thoughts???
  8. Darren.R

    CF - Albergue Kitchen Etiquette?

    If this is the norm of people disregarding what’s requested of them, then I would hazard a guess that this is why there is no equipment in these kitchens. As for the colour coding on the cutting boards (sometimes knives too) this was brought in to kitchen in the early ‘90’s by European food...
  9. Darren.R

    CF - Albergue Kitchen Etiquette?

    Hey Oldman, Is this a regular occurrence from Galicia? Don’t fancy having to carry all that gear too.
  10. Darren.R

    CF - Albergue Kitchen Etiquette?

    I do understand that I don’t have to announce anything that I don’t want to, and maybe it’s just an Irish (cultural) thing, but usually within 5 min of sitting down with someone you’ve not met before, it’s usually follows in the order of Name, where you’re from and what you do for a living.
  11. Darren.R

    CF - Albergue Kitchen Etiquette?

    I think I might have to shave the beard before I go.
  12. Darren.R

    CF - Albergue Kitchen Etiquette?

    Thanks Frank, I honestly didn’t think about the difference if I’m cycling, I will be using a mixture of route and road and taking my time as much as I possibly can, no need to rush. Ive already planned or taken in to consideration places that don’t take cyclists, I got an app for my phone...
  13. Darren.R

    CF - Albergue Kitchen Etiquette?

    Can’t be doing with lentils, prefer barley myself As long as there’s some meat in there with it, or possibly a nice pea and ham soup with lots of crusty bread.
  14. Darren.R

    CF - Albergue Kitchen Etiquette?

    Thank you Rosa, I really like that idea. I think I might have to try it at least once during my trip. If nothing it at least gets me out of doing the washing up at the end.
  15. Darren.R

    CF - Albergue Kitchen Etiquette?

    I was thinking about that, and briefly thought about bringing a couple of my own ..... but then thought better as it I could possibly and potentially be painting a target on my back. HEY LOOK AT ME AND MY KNIVES, I’m a chef... nope !!!
  16. Darren.R

    CF - Albergue Kitchen Etiquette?

    Dear wandering weirdo, I do have a slight and boarderline ocd compulsion to rip the the knife from a persons hand, because I cringe at the sight of people using ( incorrectly) knives, for fear that they’ll do themselves a mischief, it really sets my teeth on edge, like nails on a chalk board...
  17. Darren.R

    CF - Albergue Kitchen Etiquette?

    Very true, I suppose no one needs to know I’m Chef, Play it by ear and go with the flow will be the order of the day Thanks guys Darren.
  18. Darren.R

    CF - Albergue Kitchen Etiquette?

    Hello to all out there, This thread has been quite an interesting read thus far, and has got me rethinking my strategy for my coming trip in June this year. I was just going to eat out at restaurant tapas bars/cafes as I hadn’t considered cooking for myself whilst on my trip. I am quite a social...
  19. Darren.R

    Biking St Jean to Santiago Sept 2017

    Hi, Just wanted to touch base with all or any of the guys or gals that ended up completing their cycle on this year Camino, and would be happy to share there experiences, good and bad. It was almost a year ago when I replied to Mark’s thread in biking the Way. As things progressed through the...
  20. Darren.R

    Biking St Jean to Santiago Sept 2017

    Good on ya mark, good on ya! Remember to enjoy it, roll with the punches and don't sweat the small stuff. I'm pretty sure you have planed for almost everything, all that's left is to turn up for your flights on time. Buen Camino

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