There was a report that just came in from the Santiago that 60,000 pilgrims came off of the Camino in the month of August. August is supposed to be the busiest month there but really? In August 2014 when Rick, Maryka and I crossed the finish line there were 30,000. Talking growth here, wow! I’m stunned.

I don’t have the facts at hand but I know this isn’t an anomaly. There has been steady growth over the years but I have lost track of it is the last few years. It is more popular than ever, yea than ever.

This seems something to be happy about. People are hungry for what the Camino offers and I am happy about that. It is grabbing them today as it grabbed me four years ago and look we are still talking about it. But there is concern about the overcrowding but I think that for better or worse that will work itself out with a little time. The Camino will provide in a bigger sense for us all.

I know that Phl’s Camino is working hard to do it’s part. We have at least eight pilgrims coming for this afternoon’s walk. It has been a busy summer here for us and things are going to be hopping til the rains come. And look it is that same energy, that same hunger that brings people together here so far from Spain and the “real” Camino.

Come by when you can and walk with us. We all profit when you come. We aren’t in danger of overcrowding yet here. Camino loves, Felipe.