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The bronze statue of a pilgrim fighting against the wind was created by the sculptor José María Acuña. There is another one of his sculptures, called "El Peregrino" in front of the Parador San Marcos in Leon. Jose Maria Acuña lost his hearing at the age of four and pioneered an organization of the deaf in Galicia. He graduated at the College of the Deaf and Blind of Santo Domingo in Santiago de Compostela and his works include sculptures, drawings and paintings.
 
Camino Way markers in Bronze
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.
Unfortunately, his staff is broken. I have a photo of him with a long staff.
 
newfydog said:
Unfortunately, his staff is broken. I have a photo of him with a long staff.
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Could you post your picture of him with the long staff? I'd love to see it. Perhaps, better still, could you also post it under the thread Bronze People on the Camino.
 
charlesx said:
Could you post your picture of him with the long staff? I'd love to see it. Perhaps, better still, could you also post it under the thread Bronze People on the Camino.
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I'm in France and away from my computer, but i'll put it up when I get home.
I have posted it here in the past, but I can't for the life of me remember where. I'trying to remember if there is a gord on the staff- I think there was.
 
Camino Way markers in Bronze
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.
Camino Preparation Guide
The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
I also love these statues - we saw the pilgrim fighting the wind in October 2015 - a very cold and windy day!
Does anyone know if it is possible to obtain a miniature of any of these?
 
OK, finally making good on my promise!
 
Early in morning of the 17th of May this year. It was a great day after O Cebreiro.
Wish you all well, Peter.
 

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Altus Poncho (ATMOSPHERIC H30)
Very light, comfortable and compressible poncho. Specially designed for protection against water for any activity.

Our Atmospheric H30 poncho offers lightness and waterproofness. Easily compressible and made with our Waterproof fabric, its heat-sealed interior seams guarantee its waterproofness. Includes carrying bag.

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