That's funny but actually I don't see a single post that says so.
For all practical purposes, it will come down to one's own personal ethics catalogue whether one picks fruit on a Camino in Spain or not. I was as appalled as others when I saw in...
If a farmer was on his land and offered, it is one thing, but one farmer or local who allows this does not mean it is a blanket « yes » for all who cross the country.
I don’t think I would pick any fruit, but would always take what is offered. Outside of Triacastella on the way to Sarria, this lovely lady was picking apples off her tree with this basket and offering them to pilgrims over her wall. 💗
I recall that between SJPdP and Roncesvalles there was a small orchard planted specifically for pilgrims. At the time (spring of 2017) there was no fruit on the trees and it was signposted. The signs may be gone now.
In the case there is an...
I don't believe that is acceptable in any case. Why would we even contemplate taking something that is not ours? It belongs to the owner. If each of us picked one apple, and if there were 10 of us passing by each day, the farmer would lose 300...
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