i just returned from the Camino after a good walk from St jean to Finisterre. about 900 K with diversions,and It was not as crowded as i expected . True alot of the municipal albergues were "completo" but i was never unable to find a bed and never slept on the floor. I will say that I think that Germany must be empty this summer.
The only concern that i ran into was -BED BUGS- i have walked five times before and never gave it a thought. But in the municipal albergue in ST Jean i got bed bugs and didn't know what they were.i had two dozen itchy bites that stayed from 10 days.on the advive of the hospitilaro i layed all my gear out on a black plastic in the hot sun for a couple hours and that seemed to work .But then again in in santa Irene just before Santiago i got a few more, what a pain .After that I really upscaled my sleeping places to Casa rurals or nice private albergures(clean sheets)and no riffraf.
I did the long walk out to finisterre and really enjoyed the town and the sea. i went in the water and enjoyed the sun. The town is very light hearted and fun, in contrast to Santiago which was less than before.I did find an excellent place to stay. On that little street between the two big streets near the credential office is a hostal called RAMOS , clean reasonably and close -R/raina # 18-3 981-581-859 .Also would like to say that in Neigeria the first day out of Santiago the "albergue turistico de Lagrosa" really friendly with shade trees and hammocks 981 885 820.
this was my best walk yet , great bunch of Germans who stole my heart and lightend my load . thanks Darrell

howardd5,

Glad you had wonderful time. Sorry to hear about bed buds!

Barbara June