Toilet facilities

[Kinsey Carpenter]

I am planning my pilgrimage to commence in mid-September. Indeed I will be disillusioned should I find such a spiritual place polluted with human waste. I am anxious to hear comments from others who have recently been on the Camino about the potential sanitary problem expressed by Maura.


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-----Original Message-----
From: Maura Santangelo [mailto:maurasantangeloastny.rr.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 1:32 PM
To: GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU
Subject: Re: Toilet facilities

Most refugios have toilets, even if very basic and sometimes too few for the
number of pilgrims.  Most bars have toilets.  It is a good idea to carry some
toilet paper as sometimes refugios and bars run short.  Unfortunately along
the walk there are no public facilities, and you can see bits of white toilet
paper every where.  I forecast a public health problem in the coming months
of July and August...and as the camino becomes more popular.

Maura

On Tuesday 24 June 2003 08:53 am, you wrote:
> Dear All
> Thanks to all the replies to my previous questions which were very helpful.
> I've looked through the archives and have not found anything relating to
> toilet facilities on the Camino: In the refugios, On the Camino, In towns
> and villages.Is toilet paper a must to carry. Can I get some feedback on
> this most important of functions. Having spent time travelling in the far
> and near east I'm prepared for anything, but knowledge is strength. Look
> forward to seeing everyone in September.I arrive in Madrid on the morning
> of the 15th and am looking to make my way to Pamplona and maybe
> Rouncevalles that same day.
>
> Dave.


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