tyrrek
Veteran Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- SJPP-SdC (4-5/2011), Ferrol-SdC (9/2011), Pamplona-SdC (3-4/2012), Camino Finisterre (10/2012), Ourense-SdC (5/2014)
Hi nc6000!
There will always be some litter problem due to the number of people walking. I didn't find it a particular issue when walking last April/May, but maybe it's worse after the summer. Most people do respect the Camino, but there will always be a minority.
I noticed when clearing up in Palencia in December that it's often on the way out of a town/village, where people have bought drinks cans, bottles, food etc that the problem is worse. After a couple of hundred metres it's much better. There are also issues such as picnic areas without adequate litter bins, which is asking for trouble in my opinion. Localised problems, which with a little bit of imagination and efficiency could be resolved.
As for 'toilet litter', by definition it tends to be off the route and out sight, but it's not nice if you do come across it. A sheltered area just off the route may not be the best place to pitch a tent, for example.
It shouldn't have a significant impact on your experience, so Buen Camino!
Keith
There will always be some litter problem due to the number of people walking. I didn't find it a particular issue when walking last April/May, but maybe it's worse after the summer. Most people do respect the Camino, but there will always be a minority.
I noticed when clearing up in Palencia in December that it's often on the way out of a town/village, where people have bought drinks cans, bottles, food etc that the problem is worse. After a couple of hundred metres it's much better. There are also issues such as picnic areas without adequate litter bins, which is asking for trouble in my opinion. Localised problems, which with a little bit of imagination and efficiency could be resolved.
As for 'toilet litter', by definition it tends to be off the route and out sight, but it's not nice if you do come across it. A sheltered area just off the route may not be the best place to pitch a tent, for example.
It shouldn't have a significant impact on your experience, so Buen Camino!
Keith