Bronze scallop shells - any favourites ?

[tigermike]

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...





Anymore anyone ...?

 

[SabsP]

Tudela.
Camino del Ebro.

 

[Bradypus]

I posted this on another thread just yesterday! Stumbled across it - literally - in the centre of Kaunas in Lithuania.

 

[Itsnever2late]

Yes, the one over the fireplace

 

[Gthiker]

Brussels, Belgium

 

[tigermike]

Lekker !
These shells are popping up everywhere !!

 

[mspath]

Camino Frances
Saint Jean Pied de Port

photo taken October 15, 2013



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

 

[DreamWeaver]

Rue Saint Jacques, Paris 2023 before the start of my 2nd camino

 

[DreamWeaver]

Bruges and Ghent. These were taken in 2018, after my first camino.

 

[CWBuff]

Najera May 30, 2022 - Golden Shells Lead the Way

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I love this thread! I know I have taken many pictures of bronze shell markers underfoot on my various Caminos.
I always enjoy threads that encourage pictures of similar items, or when forum members post Camino pictures.

I am also a fan of using and seeing emojis. I think they are often fun and lighthearted, even though some members find them rather juvenile and I understand why.
OTOH, they can add a bit of clarity to better understand the meaning behind certain posts, which is sometimes helpful.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Pamplona