The little yellow arrow is always there pointing the way forward. But it never answers the question – are we there yet?? Pilgrims need not worry. Distance markers are a constant presence along the camino, placed to remind you that there are still many miles to go before you sleep (apologies to Robert Frost). You begin in Roncesvalles, where the sign tells you only 790 km. left, pass the plaque in Sahagún announcing your arrival at the center of the Camino (400 km. left to go) and finally, if you venture further, to the final stone marker in Finisterre (0.00 km). These signposts are strangely comforting… they assure the pilgrim that they are making progress, the wandering is not aimless. And when all those kilometers are finished, you can start dreaming about the day when you return to the camino and begin your own personal journey again.
