We have left Sarria which is the point where tour groups join the Camino. In order to fulfill the criteria of a bona-fide pilgrim, you are required to walk the 100km from here to Santiago and get two sillos (stamps) each day in your credencial in order to obtain the Compostela (certificate). So of course the tour groups pour out onto the Camino, walk to the nearest café, get a stamp and board a bus for their hotel. It makes the first part of the day crowded but by mid-morning things return to normal. There are many true hikers who are joining here because of time constraints or have joined up from other Caminos so it is just naturally more crowded. Yes Jerry the Camino goes up the stairs .
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