[Gocamino] All the numbers from Santiago - 1 January - 31 October 2012

[Johnnie Walker]

Greetings from Santiago
So far this year 186,763 pilgrims have arrived at the
Pilgrims' Office in Santiago. That's an increase of just less than 5% on last
year's total of 178,271.

 

This level of overall increase is normal but things are
changing. For the first time this year the monthly figures are showing
consistently less Spaniards than foreigners but the big story remains the huge
increase in pilgrims from the English speaking countries particularly the
United States of America. By the end of October the number of American pilgrims
had risen by almost 90% placing the United States 6th on the list of countries.
To read more and see the full analysis go here http://www.johnniewalker-santiago.blogspot.com
These figures are up to 31 October. Just as I left the Office today there were 10 more Americans standing in line for their Compostelas...still they keep coming!
Best regards
John  
http://www.johnniewalker-santiago.blogspot.com