Search 74,075 Camino Questions

Snow, Shelters and Pilgrims

LesBrass

Likes Walking
Time of past OR future Camino
yes...
Hello friends

In April I grabbed an opportunity to walk the CF for 2 weeks and set off from SJPdP one sunny (albeit blustery) lunchtime... having pre-booked my bed at Orisson.

When I arrived at Orisson I met a lovely lady from Oz, along with many other great folks that would become friends. We decided to walk to Roncesvalles together the next day and we carried on together until I had to go home... and she carried on beautifully to Santiago.

Anyway - The weather in the Pyrenees wasn't great. There was a huge storm that night which brought down trees and we had rain, fog, sleet and snow and oh it was soooo cold! I took this photo when we reached the little shelter and told my friend to look back and see how far we'd come... indeed that little phrase has become a bit of a mantra for me in life... when it gets tough I remind myself to do just that! Regardless of the weather that was a GREAT day!

My friend entered my photo in a competition back home in Australia and she sent me a copy of a calendar today... and well... proudly announcing August is our little photo :D I'm quite proud of that... and all the amazing memories it stirs!

cal1.webp
cal2.webp

Happy walking folks... and seasons greetings too!
 
The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
Perfect memento/gift in a presentation box. Engraving available, 25 character max.
And the phone was? Enquiring mind wants to know ;-) SY

Samsung Note 3... I chose it because it has a slightly bigger screen than a phone... it was called a phablet?

Loved it! I had never used a mobile phone up to my first camino but decided it was a good way of having books, phone, blog, camera and music and so on in one small package. The camera was the most important element for me at the time.

I had promised the phone to my son when I finished the walk as I thought I'd not need one after. But my own camera broke shortly after I returned home and I decided to replace it with another Note 3... not a huge amount of difference in the price and I had all the extra facilities... and I wouldn't be without it now. The first Note 3 I bought from new but the second one I bought reconditioned on ebay... but you'd never know. I added a tough protective cover and a camera hand strap for ease of use... which also worked brilliantly on my rucksack chest-strap.

I appreciate a smartphone isn't for everyone but I loved having mine with me... ( and I think I probably just talked too much :oops:)
 
Perfect memento/gift in a presentation box. Engraving available, 25 character max.
3rd Edition. More content, training & pack guides avoid common mistakes, bed bugs etc
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
Beautiful pictures, thank you for sharing.
 
The first edition came out in 2003 and has become the go-to-guide for many pilgrims over the years. It is shipping with a Pilgrim Passport (Credential) from the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
3rd Edition. More content, training & pack guides avoid common mistakes, bed bugs etc
Beautiful photos!!
Good memories!!
 
...
My friend entered my photo in a competition back home in Australia and she sent me a copy of a calendar today... and well... proudly announcing August is our little photo :D I'm quite proud of that... and all the amazing memories it stirs!

View attachment 22945
View attachment 22946
Great photo! What an honor to have it printed on a calendar...congratulations.
 
Perfect memento/gift in a presentation box. Engraving available, 25 character max.
Thanks everyone for the likes and kind words... I do love trying to capture my world through photos and I love re-living the experiences through my photos too... I took so many photos over the last 2 caminos I wonder what I'll find to photograph on the next one! :D
 
Glorious photos @LesBrass. At one stage I decided I'd just concentrate on one element in my photos - so just all doors. Or just fences. It is quite fun but I'm always sidetracked when a vista opens up, or something surprising hoves into view. Had the greatest fun with the simple video that is part of my smartphone - particularly when a farmer was chasing a wayward milking cow that took off down the street making for the laden apple trees.
 
The 2024 Camino guides will be coming out little by little. Here is a collection of the ones that are out so far.
Lovely photo. I remember taking shelter there from the cold rain in May 2014.

DSCF7098er.webp
 

❓How to ask a question

How to post a new question on the Camino Forum.

Most read last week in this forum

Can you tell me anything about the structure in my photograph? What was it part of, when was it built? that sort of thing. Thanks.
Feeling a little alone at CF. Where is it most likely that I won't be the only one in the albergue, Villar de Masarif, Villavante, Hospital de Orbigo or Astorga (which is probably too long for me...
I’m planning another Camino Frances, but this time can only do part of it. I’ll be walking from Pamplona for around 2 weeks; I like to walk around 22km a day, depending on the heat (I’m going...
Our Camino Parcel Saga Pamplona May 02 2024 We had just walked across the Pyrenees from St Jean Pied de Port, France. Our plan was to walk 800km along the Camino de Santiago. As it would...
I’m planning my fourth Frances for September/October of 2025. I’m bringing two friends from England, and they would prefer walking late September and finishing in late October. I’ve started in...
I’m looking for suggestions for a 6/7 day walking stage on the Frances that I can do next year with my older less fit companion. We’ve done the stages from Sarria, Ferrol & Tui in recent years. It...

Featured threads

❓How to ask a question

How to post a new question on the Camino Forum.

Featured threads

Forum Rules

Forum Rules

Camino Updates on YouTube

Camino Conversations

Most downloaded Resources

This site is run by Ivar at

in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon
Official Camino Passport (Credential) | 2024 Camino Guides
Back
Top