Willie Jarl
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2007 St.Jean to Santiago, 2010-12 Vezelay St.Jean PdP
I have walked the Camino 4 times. First time in 2007. I am very disappointed about the new markings that help me find the way. Many places there are more trash, empty bottles and toilet paper than the traditional arrows.
For a period of time, the Camino is our home. In most homes, it is not accepted to to throw leftovers on the floor, not to mention toilet paper or to defecate on the carpet. Why should this be accepted on the Camino? Do some people think that they are alone?? THEY ARE NOT!
The problem is easily solved. Use a bag such that dog owners use to pick up your leftovers. ( Dog owners can use this, so why can't we?) Put this in the plastic bag that you got when in a shop. Then you put this in an air and watertight bag, that you can get for a small sum in any sport shop. No smell and no mess! Then you can leave your leftovers in a garbage bin at the alberge or when you pass one on your way. By doing this, you will have a clear conscience, and you will make many people happy.
Let the air and waterproof bag hanging on your rucksack be the new symbol showing that you know that you are not alone on the Camino,-- or wherever you are walking out in nature.
Maybe even somebody can start a campaign and sell or even give away such bags with the label: "YOU ARE NOT ALONE!"
Buen and KLEEN Camino!
For a period of time, the Camino is our home. In most homes, it is not accepted to to throw leftovers on the floor, not to mention toilet paper or to defecate on the carpet. Why should this be accepted on the Camino? Do some people think that they are alone?? THEY ARE NOT!
The problem is easily solved. Use a bag such that dog owners use to pick up your leftovers. ( Dog owners can use this, so why can't we?) Put this in the plastic bag that you got when in a shop. Then you put this in an air and watertight bag, that you can get for a small sum in any sport shop. No smell and no mess! Then you can leave your leftovers in a garbage bin at the alberge or when you pass one on your way. By doing this, you will have a clear conscience, and you will make many people happy.
Let the air and waterproof bag hanging on your rucksack be the new symbol showing that you know that you are not alone on the Camino,-- or wherever you are walking out in nature.
Maybe even somebody can start a campaign and sell or even give away such bags with the label: "YOU ARE NOT ALONE!"
Buen and KLEEN Camino!