Is it possible the people who buy these are tourists who really do not know the genuine reason for deserving a Compostela?
The tourist thinks "I have paid 30 euros therefore I can get meaningful souvenir along with a fridge magnet".
Hmm. Mixed thoughts on this. I'm quite empathetic with the desire to get back on a physical Camino. Buuuut.....
Many years ago, after a particular spiritual experience, I was lamenting over my inability to maintain that particular "high"...
Volunteering? Okay, maybe taking this lighthearted subject to seriously.
A positive sense of helping someone and ideally being appreciated for it.
Of course just time killing until the next Camino.
Not sure with regard to your time constraints, maybe not a bad idea to start the pilgrimage in Pamplona? Wishing you all the best with how this positive adventure works out.
As you have probably seen recently the citizens of Barcelona spraying tourists due to sheer numbers affecting housing costs, availability.
I can imagine you spraying numerous people from Sarria to Santiago saying "pilgrim go home ".
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