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Bronze scallop shells - any favourites ?

tigermike

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Its quite cold here in the UK now, winter is upon us and the sun sets by 16.00hrs, so the days are short and the nights long.
So this just adds to those endless hours thinking about past Caminos and looking forward to the next....
I have always loved those wonderful bronze shells embedded in the paving slabs that guide us on our journey toward Santiago de Compostela.
They appear in most of the major towns and cities along The Way and so I have been wondering just how many different designs there are and if other pilgrims have a favourite or have taken any photos ?
This is certainly one of the most iconic, and leads the way for pilgrims as we near the end of our Camino...



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Anymore anyone ...?
 
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Another example of a small shell seen beneath your feet is this triangular marker set within the SJPdP pavement.
 
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