Location of memorial for Denise Pikka Thiem.

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Does anyone know the exact location for the small memorial for Denise Pikka Thiem murdered on the Camino near Astorga.

 

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https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/denise-memorial-tree-a-place-for-your-shells.39490/

 

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In the park across from Ecce Homo chapel in Valdeviejas, just outside of Astorga.

 

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MickMac said:

Digest anyone know the exact location for the small memorial for Denise Pikka Thiem murdered on the Camino near Astorga.

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Hi Michael
A link below to a thread showing and describing the info you’re looking for.
Refer in particular to posts #10 #15 & #18 for photos. It’s located after Astorga.

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/memorial-garden-for-denise-thiem-near-astorga.81039/

Edit: also background info from Rebekah Scott on post #13.

 

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Thanks Annie and other contributions, will seek it out this year.

 

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This Google Maps link shows you the place.
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Some photo's taken in May 2022,

 

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Peter Fransiscus said:

Some photo's taken in May 2022,
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Tree has not grown much since last saw it.

 

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MickMac said:

Tree has not grown much since last saw it.

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It's a red maple tree. It is not native to the area, but we're told it should do fine in that place.
It is in a city park, where the mowing and care is in the hands of others.

 

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• Jan 30, 2024

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MickMac said:

Does anyone know the exact location for the small memorial for Denise Pikka Thiem murdered on the Camino near Astorga.

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Coincidentally I walked past it today.