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On my last Camino, some idiot had spray-painted the word "LOVE" all over the place, which is far worse than littering since those can't easily be removed/erased.It’s a shame! The same goes for the littering all throughout Camino Frances. When we did our Camino in 2014, I told a friend back home “Who needs to follow the Yellow markers, just follow the toilet paper!” People don’t believe in LEAVE NO TRACE, only leave footprints! It’s pretty sad, that we humans have no consideration for others and the environment! Buen Camino!
Ego. Thoughtlessness. A few other things, perhaps, who knows? The more pressing question is how to clean it up, and who has to foot the bill for that. It doesn't seem fair that the ayutamiento has to pay to clean up this junk.What's wrong with people?
I hear you! People need to be educated in the “Leave No Trace Principles!” Take only pictures, Leave only footprints!On my last Camino, some idiot had spray-painted the word "LOVE" all over the place, which is far worse than littering since those can't easily be removed/erased.
I try to pick up a few things every day. I can't say it is alot but i try.Perhaps everyone who reads this post should pick up a couple pieces of trash next time they are on the camino? I know I will.
I never use TP when I have to go outside. I figured out how to do it years ago when I was a runner. Also, I brought dog poop bags "just in case" and had to use it once. I packed wet wipes for that purpose. I cleaned up after myself and carried it to a town and used one of the city garbage receptacles. Sorry if that is too much info, but think about it. Never throw even organic waste such as fruit pits, cores or peels either. I keep a baggie for that.It’s a shame! The same goes for the littering all throughout Camino Frances. When we did our Camino in 2014, I told a friend back home “Who needs to follow the Yellow markers, just follow the toilet paper!” People don’t believe in LEAVE NO TRACE, only leave footprints! It’s pretty sad, that we humans have no consideration for others and the environment! Buen Camino!
"Love wins" in red paint....On my last Camino, some idiot had spray-painted the word "LOVE" all over the place, which is far worse than littering since those can't easily be removed/erased.
That is disgusting, disgraceful and disrespectful. Not funny at all. It’s a beautiful sign to see in arrival in Santiago. Didn’t see any trash in 2019. Just also read the article about pilgrims dumping their stuff at n around the cathedral. Maybe it’s time to place warning in multiple languages that there will be fines issued. SadView attachment 110463View attachment 110465View attachment 110466View attachment 110464
I have passed this sign 4 times coming into Santiago and the first time in 2014 really liked it as it was a welcome to be here. 2017 it was still fairly decent looking. 2019 I thought it was getting trashy and today, 2021, the one with the pink and yellow ponchos, it is disgusting to me. Maybe it’s just me but today I just thought it was like dogs marking their territory. I tried to put them order but beyond my skill level.
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