July pilgrims, so far

[Tania]

Wow! That is amazing, thanks for those stats Rosina!
I can honestly say I am no longer concerned about going alone!!

Tania

Quoting Rosina Lila <BlaroliaAOL.COM>:

> Hello you all,
> The Archdiocese's pilgrims' office has been awarding an average of 500
> Compostelas daily during this month, which is a number far greater than
> expected for
> a non Holy year.
> According to those in the office, pilgrims begin arriving at 9:00 a.m.,
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> the lines are quite long between 10 o'clock and noon.  They add that
> Obradeiro
> is awash with pilgrims singing, hugging, resting or otherwise
> demonstrating
> their emotions at finding themselves at the Camino's end.
> The albergues seem to be feeling the crunch as well. Last Wednesday
> more
> than one hundred pilgrims were waiting at the Melide albergue before it
> opened.
> The albergue's 130 beds did not suffice for the 189 pilgrims that
> requested a
> place, and the albergue had to place sleeping mats in the dining room
> and the
> hallways.
> The 200 beds available at the Palas de Rei albergue were quickly taken
> over
> and as many pilgrims more were bedded down, and given food, etc., at the
> sports
> arena.  The Palas de Rei "hospitalera" says that July is the most
> pilgrim-crowded month, but adds that the albergue and ancillary sports
> arena are ready to
> accommodate one and all pilgrims.
> .....Gosh! .... don't you wish you were there right now?  I sure do.
> Warm regards,
> Rosina
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Tania

\"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an
 indomitable will.\" ~Mahatma Gandhi



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