The scenery during today's 22 km hike was very similar to yesterday. The notable difference now is the volume of pilgrims. Sarria is a popular place for people to start, as it is just over 100km from Santiago. It is the shortest distance one can do to officially complete the Camino de Santiago. The path is getting extra crowded, especially with newcomers who have not learned the lessons taught by 700km of walking. I find them loud, sometimes obnoxious, and often ignorant of the rules of etiquette of the Camino. For example, two people passed me by in succession blasting music out of their smartphone speakers. Then, a woman came and followed me, literally three feet behind me, driving her hiking poles (with metal tips) into the pavement, making an intolerable raucous. The Camino wants an atmosphere conducive to peace, quiet, and contemplation, not this. I keep trying to remind myself to be patient toward these uncouth touristy newcomers.