peregrina09
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One of the few items I did not pack (because I thought they would be SO available for purchase in Oviedo) – A Pilgrim’s Scallop Shell!
However – I could not find one in the city... I was shocked.
At the tourist shop – I was told that the shell is mainly popular in Galicia.
I was able to buy a small shell pin at the shop across from the Cathedral and was glad to have it. I wore it in my hat. I did find shells in Galicia towards the end of the journey.
It’s possible I may have tracked one down with extensive effort – but the point is they are not easy to find there.
So, if that is something important to you – and you are starting in Oviedo – consider bringing your own – Or perhaps a local could post a specific suggestion here for finding one.
This didn't hinder me in any way - but I had wanted to share in the tradition of displaying the symbol of the pilgrimage from my starting point.
Also, I thought I would easily find a great walking stick in the woods - but I did not come across any that were suitable.
I found a nice stick by that stream I fell into - but I lost it sliding down a rock the following day.
Having a pole would have probably stabilized my knee - which was very inflamed by the end.
I saw amigos of all age groups with knee issues on this route.
I had to buy a knee brace at a pharmacy in Castroverde – and that helped me to continue.
However – I could not find one in the city... I was shocked.
At the tourist shop – I was told that the shell is mainly popular in Galicia.
I was able to buy a small shell pin at the shop across from the Cathedral and was glad to have it. I wore it in my hat. I did find shells in Galicia towards the end of the journey.
It’s possible I may have tracked one down with extensive effort – but the point is they are not easy to find there.
So, if that is something important to you – and you are starting in Oviedo – consider bringing your own – Or perhaps a local could post a specific suggestion here for finding one.
This didn't hinder me in any way - but I had wanted to share in the tradition of displaying the symbol of the pilgrimage from my starting point.
Also, I thought I would easily find a great walking stick in the woods - but I did not come across any that were suitable.
I found a nice stick by that stream I fell into - but I lost it sliding down a rock the following day.
Having a pole would have probably stabilized my knee - which was very inflamed by the end.
I saw amigos of all age groups with knee issues on this route.
I had to buy a knee brace at a pharmacy in Castroverde – and that helped me to continue.