Shell in Irun

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Lisa.camino

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Time of past OR future Camino

2019

• Sep 6, 2021

• #1

Hi! Does anyone know where can I get the shell in Irun? I am going to start Camino del norte from Irun and I got credential, but I can't find any info about shell ...

Regarding to 'Buen Camino' which is Camino app, the place which is call The passionist sell a credential. Does anyone know if the passionist have a shall or not?

Thank you!

 

Smallest_Sparrow

Life is rarely what you expect or believe it to be

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2012: most of some, all of a few, a bit of others

• Sep 6, 2021

• #2

I don’t know but if no one else does, I have two suggestions: ask around once you get there (at your hotel/albergue etc) or buy a shell before you leave (if you have time and can find one). I tend to be rough on my equipment so I bought a pewter scallop shell before I left for my pack (survived a few tumbles)


and an actual one in Finisterre

Buen Camino!

 

Last edited: Sep 6, 2021

André Walker

Never losing my way: always standing on it

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A couple.

• Sep 7, 2021

• #3

What I did: Irun is a seaside town with a number of fish shops. They're bound to have empty shells. That's how I got mine.

 

André Walker

Never losing my way: always standing on it

Time of past OR future Camino

A couple.

• Sep 7, 2021

• #4

Worst case scenario:
You can get to Santiago without a shell. If need be....

 

Caminogoat

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CF, El Norte x 4, Primitivo, Porto, Madrid, Ingles

• Sep 7, 2021

• #5

Tapas bars have scallop tapas. Why not enjoy eating one and take the shell.

 

Dennis Pack

Member since 2017

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Camino de Santiago Norte 2018

• Sep 7, 2021

• #6

There will be plenty of opportunities to find shells along the way. Many of the Albergues and other shops have them.
All I got in Irun were my walking sticks ... ❤

 

Barbara

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Since 2000 French and Spanish, bikes and walking

• Sep 7, 2021

• #7

Traditionally one picked up the shell on arrival. Go on, strike a blow for authenticity!

 

Smallest_Sparrow

Life is rarely what you expect or believe it to be

Time of past OR future Camino

2012: most of some, all of a few, a bit of others

• Sep 8, 2021

• #8

Mera said:

Tapas bars have scallop tapas. Why not enjoy eating one and take the shell.

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to paraphrase Clemenza: eat the scallops, take the shell...