They say that the contours and features of the scallop shell represent the converging of people from all over the world, bound for a common destination, the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. Shaped like a cup for drinking water, or a bowl for eating out of, they say that the scallop shell was used by […]
Directional Cement Markers of the Camino de Santiago
In last week’s blog about Directional Symbols and Signs of the Camino de Santiago, I mentioned the cement marker. Cement markers are a few feet high and are an aid to navigation along the Camino de Santiago. They contain the scallop shell, and/or the yellow arrow, two of the directional symbols of the Camino de […]
Directional Symbols and Signs of the Camino de Santiago
They say that the contours and features of the scallop shell represent the converging of people from all over the world, bound for a common destination, the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. Shaped like a cup for drinking water, or a bowl for eating out of, the scallop shell was also used by pilgrims of […]