Interesting comment on trash... When we were in
Mongolia, there was trash here and there along the outback "roads"
(such as they were.) Since I suspect there are very few tourists out
there, I have a feeling it is the locals (the few of them that live on the
steppe) themselves who throw trash about. There are a good number of
nomads, but the land is so huge that the density is sparse. It appears
that people who live in vast open spaces feel there is enough space to absorb
their trash. To me personally, it is extremely offensive, but we were told
before our trip not to judge what the people of the country we were to visit did
in their own country. Wise advice, but hard to take. I wanted to go
around with a huge garbage sack and collect trash...Switzerland was a country we noticed had incredibly neat
highways and roads, but the Swiss are fairly compulsive about organization,
neatness and flawless construction. Otherwise, why would Swiss watches
be the world standard?
I wish they would bring back the commercial with the Native American
Indian holding up trash on the side of the rode with a tear falling down his
cheek. I saw that commercial when I was around 8 years old. It had
a huge affect on me. It is something I have carried with me whereever I
go. I see garbage and/or trash in my path I pick it up and put it where
it belongs - in the trash! Best of luck on the ride. Wish we could
be there.
D'Arcy and Raquel
Rusty wrote:
<The first four miles (of every
loop) is along the highway (sorta) with views of billboards, truck stops and
correction centers. The desert littered with shameful trash from the migration
of trucks and cars cruising along the highway, McDonalds cups, Wal-mart bags,
boxes and all the like. A real shame our culture has no problem throwing trash
out the window and ruining the beauty our land. I regret that this is the side
of America our foreign guest will see. >
