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The last untouchable in Europe - History of the Cagot People in the Pyrenees
An interesting profile in The Independent of the last woman who identifies as a "Cagot", which were an untouchable caste of peasants in France and Spain prior to the French Revolution Includes a nod to the Caminos as a likely migration route for these populations, whatever their origin. The...- lucy2018
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- Camino de Santiago Forum: Culture, History & Language for pilgrims
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Monastario de Zenarruza is lovely, now has 21 beds
(from earlier this week) A whole group of us were very anxious to stay at the monestary for the night and were concerned some of the later-arriving people in the line would be turned away, since the guidebooks seemed to think there were only 11 places for pilgrims. But no, they have expanded...- lucy2018
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- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino del NORTE (from Irún)
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Stamp Suggestions in San Sebastian
Just finished a delightful first day on the Camino de Norte... Very foggy but cleared up for beautiful views of San Sebastian by the end. I have a very "first day" question - where do I get a stamp if i'm staying at a non-camino hostel. I'm spending my night in San Sebastian in a pretty typical...- lucy2018
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- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino del NORTE (from Irún)
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"Sizing Up" in Shoes??
Hello, I have seen several commenters here give the advice that, since one's feet tend to swell over the course of a long camino, people should consider buying hiking shoes/boots that are 1/2 size to a full size up from what they normally wear. I am confused by this advice, since I have always...- lucy2018
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- foot wear & care
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- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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