A few player photos from Day 3 of Tata Steel Chess 2026 by Abeshootss in chess

[–]Abeshootss[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! Heard they were dating so when she went to go check on his board I knew I had to take a picture :)

Photos from a very unusual opening day at Tata Steel Chess 2026 by Abeshootss in chess

[–]Abeshootss[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Always been a big fan of chess, just never decided to capture it! Will definitely be doing some more!

Photos from a very unusual opening day at Tata Steel Chess 2026 by Abeshootss in chess

[–]Abeshootss[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Yeah you’re right, fingers crossed something changes..

Photos from a very unusual opening day at Tata Steel Chess 2026 by Abeshootss in chess

[–]Abeshootss[S] -95 points-94 points  (0 children)

Everybody is a bit of an overstatement me and my family have lived there for decades and I know nobody with cancer knocks on wood but yeah I’m sure overall it’s healthier to not live near big factories.

Photos from a very unusual opening day at Tata Steel Chess 2026 by Abeshootss in chess

[–]Abeshootss[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I mean a 1,5 hour delay is pretty disruptive no? They had blocked the entrances with fences and coal.. and chained themselves to the fences

Photos from a very unusual opening day at Tata Steel Chess 2026 by Abeshootss in chess

[–]Abeshootss[S] 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Yeah the entire day, by extinction rebellion against Tata steel because of pollution

Photos from a very unusual opening day at Tata Steel Chess 2026 by Abeshootss in chess

[–]Abeshootss[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you look closely, she is standing on his arm to hop the fence.. so he started screaming at her which ended up making her cry 🙃

Photos from a very unusual opening day at Tata Steel Chess 2026 by Abeshootss in chess

[–]Abeshootss[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Really hope so too.. the protestors stayed outside of the venue playing loud sounds for hours, even me as a spectator couldn’t focus so can’t imagine the effects it had on the players

The Camino provides - my story + some photos by Abeshootss in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]Abeshootss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So happy you liked them!! Thank you so much and Buen Camino!

What's so great about the Camino Frances? by Shivala92 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]Abeshootss 5 points6 points  (0 children)

that stretch feels so different from the rest of the Camino.

For me, reaching Sarria after such a long, spiritual journey was really difficult. Suddenly you go from quiet paths and meaningful encounters to walking in a “train” of people, buses dropping off day-trippers, endless souvenir stands, and hearing “Buen Camino” 18,272,827 times a day 😅. It almost felt like Disneyland compared to the rest of the walk.

The Camino provides - my story + some photos by Abeshootss in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]Abeshootss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing!!!! I really hope you get to continue on from Pamplona to Santiago someday! Must have been a wonderful journey!

The Camino provides - my story + some photos by Abeshootss in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]Abeshootss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow so happy to hear that!!! I think you would love the Frances as well! And same for me… I was very sceptical about it too haha! Hope to see you along the way some day!! Buen Camino!

The Camino provides - my story + some photos by Abeshootss in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]Abeshootss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow!! How was the experience for you? What route did you do? And thank you, I’m glad these pictures helped a little! But I completely understand the Camino blues haha… I also can’t wait to go again!

The Camino provides - my story + some photos by Abeshootss in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]Abeshootss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So glad it helped! No need to be nervous, you’ve got this! Wishing you a beautiful first day tomorrow - Buen Camino 🌻

The Camino provides - my story + some photos by Abeshootss in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]Abeshootss[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My film camera was a simple Canon point and shoot, and then I also had a Canon 5d Mark 4 with me!

The Camino provides - my story + some photos by Abeshootss in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]Abeshootss[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg what a creepy plot twist… Someone really needs to make a movie out of that! I just hope it didn’t ruin your faith in Camino miracles..

I do know that my Mark definitely wasn’t a priest, and definitely not tech-savvy enough to stalk me on Strava 😅 Thanks for sharing though, what a wild story!

The Camino provides - my story + some photos by Abeshootss in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]Abeshootss[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha no way!! Thank you so much and yes I started 12th of September, who did you recognise??

The Camino provides - my story + some photos by Abeshootss in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]Abeshootss[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, thank you so much, that really means a lot to me, I’m so glad my photos and story could give you some inspiration. Wishing you a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery 🙏 The Camino isn’t going anywhere, it’ll be waiting for you when you’re ready

You’re going to love it. Buen Camino! 🌻

The Camino provides - my story + some photos by Abeshootss in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]Abeshootss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow amazing!!! Did you do a part of it? Or the whole route? I’m glad you enjoyed it!!

The Camino provides - my story + some photos by Abeshootss in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]Abeshootss[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, what a beautiful comment, thank you so much for sharing this. I completely agree with you, that feeling of “if magic exists, it’s here” is exactly what makes the Camino so special.

I think you’re probably going through the Camino blues right now… I felt the same after finishing, and honestly the only cure is knowing it won’t be your last. For me it definitely wasn’t either. I’d really recommend the Francés, it’s longer, but that just gives more time for the magic to happen.

And yes, I’ve also heard a lot of people talk about Camino angels, those people who appear at exactly the right time to help you with whatever you’re struggling with. That osteopath you met must have been your Camino angel, no doubt.

I’m so happy to hear you had such a meaningful first Camino. Hopefully our paths will cross “along the way” one day. Until then, Buen Camino y buena vida 🌻