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Big increase in pilgrim numbers this weekend?

Bradypus

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Too many and too often!
A friend pointed out to me that the pilgrim office recorded 769 Compostelas issued on Saturday and wondered if that was a genuine number or caused by the pilgrim office "catching up" on past records. The pilgrim office figures have been a little erratic recently while new systems have been introduced. If accurate then there seems to have been a very large increase in numbers this week considering the time of year and I'm wondering what Holy Week and Easter will bring this year. The very helpful Solvitur Ambulando site gives a good graphical view of this recent spike.
 

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Do you have numbers to compare the trend to last year? I wonder if the uptick occurred close to this week last year.

I would imagine the temperatures are more favorable for hiking - but I did see a bit of rain in the forecast for the upcoming week. I know at home I am suddenly seeing everyone outside and on the local walking trails.
 
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