the numbers and the crowds

[Rosina Lila]

I, for one, can't wait to go.
Whereas ordinarily I shun and very much dislike crowds, I have found, over
the years, the Camino or quasi-religious crowded events in Spain to be
unobtrusive, very exciting, and incredibly enjoyable.
There can be no greater crowds than those in Seville during Holy Week, when
one may spend the better part of one hour traversing one block if a procession
is passing by, or it is expected; and the Rocio Romeria crowds cannot be
believed even if one has been in their midst.  Yet, they are exhilarating,
enervating, and imbued with smiles, hugs, and cordially shared emotions.  I
wouldn't miss them for the world.
The crowds at Santiago, and on the Camino, should be pretty much the same.&
nbsp; They certainly were during the opening of the Holy Door last December
31st.  I neither  heard a single complaint nor saw anyone with a crossed
expression;  exactly the opposite.
Furthermore, the Camino people, throughout, are preparing for the numbers
expected. Even the Army will provide "field-like facilities" (tents, bathrooms,
kitchens, etc.).
As the beautiful poem dedicated to pilgrims and published in the October
Compostela says:
"Vete"
Go.
Affectionate regards,
Rosina
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