Pilgrim’s passport

Today I made it to the Cathedral in Lisbon and was given my pilgrims passport. The passport is stamped along the route. It must be stamped twice per day to verify the distance traveled. Once you reach Santiago de Compostela you take your pilgrim’s passport in and are issued a Compostela for completion of the way. You have to travel at least 100km to earn a Compostela. The Way is marked by yellow arrows. Today I spotted my first yellow arrow, just outside the cathedral. Saint James is the Parton of Pilgrims. He is always depicted with a shell and walking stick.Read more