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Tolerated by whom?It was certainly tolerated when I was there in 2008. Mostly socks and boots.
However, more recently (I forget which year, 2016 maybe) pilgrims managed to set fire to the hillside and the practice was banned.
When I was sitting on the rocks at the end of the world in December there is a sign that about this if I remember correctly. There were some "burnt offerings" near where I was sitting. They are gross and a complete eyesore not to mention the danger of burning anything. I always thought it was a moronic and selfish practice no matter when or by whom this "tradition" started.There have been some recent isolated comments about some sort of “tradition” of burning clothes at Finisterre. This is illegal and a very bad idea.
PLEASE, if you have heard any noise about this, do what you can to dispel the myth. This is not a hallowed tradition, in fact, it is an anti-environmental narcissistic act.
Or maybe those folks should use their heads and dispose of those ponchos properly.Maybe folk are burning the cheap, disposable poncho they were 'advised' to purchase en route...
My four adult children and their families live in California, US; all but my oldest daughter has had to evacuate, two of my children twice from wildfires absorbing towns. Whole neighborhoods and countless businesses in one town, were lost, in another all my oldest son's neighbors lost their homes in the mountains. As @wisepilgrim accurately states, fire move FAST.I grow more Gallego by the day, and would like to ask that while in Galicia you not burn anything anywhere!
I realize @peregrina2000 had in mind the foulness that is burning synthetics at such a beautiful site... and wanted to add that fire moves fast in these parts.
Thanks for AFAIK, JabbaPapa because I like to learn something new everyday. So know that I know "as far as I know" I have fulfilled my learning requirement and can go back to bed for the rest of the day.AFAIK this thing was invented about 20-25 years ago.
My sister in law and her husband just escaped the Oakland FIre in 1991. They lived just up the hill from where it started. They got out with their lives only. Everything was destroyed. Fire surrounded their car by the time they got from the house to the street to get in their car. It was literally a matter of seconds.M
My four adult children and their families live in California, US; all but my oldest daughter has had to evacuate, two of my children twice from wildfires absorbing towns. Whole neighborhoods and countless businesses in one town, we're lost, in another all my oldest son's neighbors lost their homes in the mountains. As @wisepilgrim accurately states, fire move FAST.
It was a dumb idea at the beginning and nothing has changed...except our climate.
An important thread.
Here's another one for you - TIL (Today I Learned)Thanks for AFAIK, JabbaPapa because I like to learn something new everyday. So know that I know "as far as I know" I have fulfilled my learning requirement and can go back to bed for the rest of the day.
You continue to astound me with your wealth of knowledge. Before I limited you to your Camino knowledge. Now I know your brilliance knows no bounds!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you, I am all for participating in 'traditions" - but perhaps a celebratory glass of wine by the lighthouse while watching the sunset would be a better tradition?There have been some recent isolated comments about some sort of “tradition” of burning clothes at Finisterre. This is illegal and a very bad idea.
PLEASE, if you have heard any noise about this, do what you can to dispel the myth. This is not a hallowed tradition, in fact, it is an anti-environmental narcissistic act.
I think I did see at least "a" sign near the lighthouse or by the rocks.This is a message that is best given to all who enter a Pilgrim Office, or even a church to ensure that it is disseminated to the highest possible number of Camino participants. To ensure full compliance, signs erected before reaching the Lighthouse stating restrictions would be applicable and advisable, for all to see.
As would putting the empty bottle in the recycling bins just by the visitor centre...Thank you, I am all for participating in 'traditions" - but perhaps a celebratory glass of wine by the lighthouse while watching the sunset would be a better tradition?
Perhaps it would be a good idea to start another tradition of donating any wearable gear to one of the clothes banks you see in Spanish towns and cities.There have been some recent isolated comments about some sort of “tradition” of burning clothes at Finisterre. This is illegal and a very bad idea.
PLEASE, if you have heard any noise about this, do what you can to dispel the myth. This is not a hallowed tradition, in fact, it is an anti-environmental narcissistic act.
Fire is so emotionally devastating. I'm sorry for their loss.My sister in law and her husband just escaped the Oakland FIre in 1991. They lived just up the hill from where it started. They got out with their lives only. Everything was destroyed. Fire surrounded their car by the time they got from the house to the street to get in their car. It was literally a matter of seconds.
It would be great to know the names of these places, not for purposes of public shaming, but so that we could send our earnest hopes that they will stop.I’m planning a trip to Fisterre this summer. During my research I’ve read about this tradition several times. The problem is that many reputable tour companies and bloggers are almost promoting it
Yes, I’m not into naming and shaming. But you only have to type Camino Fisterre Burn into Google and you get a long listIt would be great to know the names of these places, not for purposes of public shaming, but so that we could send our earnest hopes that they will stop.
I’m planning a trip to Fisterre this summer. During my research I’ve read about this tradition several times. The problem is that many reputable tour companies and bloggers are almost promoting it
A famous YouTuber talked about it, and burned some clothes on the beach. I commented on his video, and he said that he thought that it was tradition, but now he knows better and won't do it again or promote it. Unfortunately, I think that it's still in his video.It would be great to know the names of these places, not for purposes of public shaming, but so that we could send our earnest hopes that they will stop.
Or just pitching an empty bottle along the side of the Camino and buying a new one at the next bodega.As would putting the empty bottle in the recycling bins just by the visitor centre...
The logistics might be against this; but I suspect there are thousands of walking poles donated in Santiago with an equal quantity being bought in St Jean.Perhaps it would be a good idea to start another tradition of donating any wearable gear to one of the clothes banks you see in Spanish towns and cities.
Yeah, it been discussed before but the economics incentive is the issue. The cost of having a depository for poles in SdC and then paying to ship them one way or the other, in bulk or not, to a repository in SJPdP requires some young entrepreneur who doesn't understand the concept of how to make a profit.Th
The logistics might be against this; but I suspect there are thousands of walking poles donated in Santiago with an equal quantity being bought in St Jean.
Here's one option of what to do with poles in Santiago.The logistics might be against this; but I suspect there are thousands of walking poles donated in Santiago with an equal quantity being bought in St Jean.
I live in Santiago and I’ll gladly take People’s poles and put Them to good use with other pilgrims.
I Can be contacted on Messenger JT Pedersen or Instagram thedanishvikingpilgrim
I spent most of my career not making a profit, to the disappointment of the shareholders; but for every backpack transporter travelling full in a westerly direction, there’s another travelling empty in an easterly direction.Yeah, it been discussed before but the economics incentive is the issue. The cost of having a depository for poles in SdC and then paying to ship them one way or the other, in bulk or not, to a repository in SJPdP requires some young entrepreneur who doesn't understand the concept of how to make a profit.
That's not their interest, i.e., humping used polls back to some place in the east. Who's going to pay them and what?, No way!I spent most of my career not making a profit, to the disappointment of the shareholders; but for every backpack transporter travelling full in a westerly direction, there’s another travelling empty in an easterly direction.
Oh, never mind; best wishes Don
Walking in Galicia after months away from Australia the Eucalyptus trees were a reminder of home, but like Australia they burn and cause great damage so be careful. Burning your cloths at the end is something so stupid as it shows very little respect for the country that welcomed you, would you do it in your friends front yard when leaving. I think these people are far from being pilgrims.I grow more Gallego by the day, and would like to ask that while in Galicia you not burn anything anywhere!
I realize @peregrina2000 had in mind the foulness that is burning synthetics at such a beautiful site... and wanted to add that fire moves fast in these parts.
It is not a "tradition", it's a bad custom that has arisen in recent decades, begun by Lord knows whom.I’m planning a trip to Fisterre this summer. During my research I’ve read about this tradition several times.
It is not a "tradition", it's a bad custom that has arisen in recent decades, begun by Lord knows whom.
On the other hand the local shops are pleased to deliver you the fuel as a contradictionTolerated by whom?
It wasn't banned in 2016, it has always been illegal and remains so. All fires require permission from the local town hall, in Finisterre and everywhere else in Galicia. And those permissions are never granted once the rainy season ends, and I can guarantee never for burning boots.
Tolerated by the Authorities responsible for policing and enforcing the laws relating to boot burning at Fisterra. If they are not policing and enforcing, then they are tolerating, regardless of the reason for not policing and enforcing.Tolerated by whom?
It wasn't banned in 2016, it has always been illegal and remains so. All fires require permission from the local town hall, in Finisterre and everywhere else in Galicia. And those permissions are never granted once the rainy season ends, and I can guarantee never for burning boots.
TMI!!Wait, but can I still clean my junk in that river before SDC?
If you can find enough water in the Rio Sionlla to moisten a nut, go aheadWait, but can I still clean my junk in that river before SDC?
IIRC it's rather cold water, as I discovered when I dipped my hand in it to test the temperature so that I could end an argument on this line. You may well regret an effort to observe the mediaeval custom.Wait, but can I still clean my junk in that river before SDC?
You can and you should.Wait, but can I still clean my junk in that river before SDC?
Smelly, nasty and so just plain a dumb thing to do.Tolerated by the Authorities responsible for policing and enforcing the laws relating to boot burning at Fisterra. If they are not policing and enforcing, then they are tolerating, regardless of the reason for not policing and enforcing.
In 2008 there were a number of low level fires in action burning mostly boots and socks in what looked like well used makeshift fireplaces. There was nothing furtive about this activity.
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That's a good change, but I'd be happier if they stressed the negative impact of burning on the environment, and didn't mention that it is something that has been done in the past. Many people think if people did something in the past that makes it a "tradition."Nice to see the quick response from CaminoWays. So it is worth sending a couple of emails!
https://caminoways.com/fisterra-pilgrims-legend-and-beauty
If I were going east from Santiago in a motor vehicle, I would be happy to put some poles into the corners of my load. The extra weight will cost me less than a café con leche in fuel. If my profit isn't higher than that, I'm in the wrong business!That's not their interest, i.e., humping used polls back to some place in the east. Who's going to pay them and what?, No way!
Henrythedog it looks like a great new venture for you to invest your money in.
Picture below: A Galician farmer trying to warm up his cows in a barn. Smelled like burning tyres (tires?). Photo taken 6 days ago on a chilly morning on Camino Primitivo.I grow more Gallego by the day, and would like to ask that while in Galicia you not burn anything anywhere!
Well said!There have been some recent isolated comments about some sort of “tradition” of burning clothes at Finisterre. This is illegal and a very bad idea.
PLEASE, if you have heard any noise about this, do what you can to dispel the myth. This is not a hallowed tradition, in fact, it is an anti-environmental narcissistic act.
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