Day 1 is scope out Porto to see where the journey begins. The first yellow arrow was easy to find. I found it at the Cathedral Se courtyard. The next arrow was not so easy to find especially with a lot of people flowing in and out of your sight line to find the next yellow arrow. These little yellow 
guys can be anywhere, painted on the ground, on the low base of a building, on a rock, or on a utility pole. Usually, the arrow is only used to reinforce a change in direction or to remind you to continue in the same direction.
According to my famous guidebook of choice, Camino Portugues by John Brierley, 10th Edition, the first two stages are in industrial/commercial areas (not very soul or spiritually inspiring and not too easy to navigate finding those yellow arrows) can be avoided by taking the metro and starting at ba prettier and sedate surroundings. This recommendation was echoed by the manager of the Alberque.
I thought, let’s go with the recommendation. Of course, I thought this would be an easy alternative. Except I don’t read or speak Portuguese, just a minor complication. I have an ACE in my pocket, “God takes care of idiots aboard and brings angels to your rescue”.
