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illustrated book from 1906, includes chapter on Camino

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The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
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The illustrations are wonderful. I looked at the one of the St. James Gate, Lugo and thought, hmmm...I've photographed this very spot...as I'm sure many of us have of sites along the camino 😊

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Very interesting book Thank you.
The author tells that in Spain letters B and V have the same pronunciation and quotes poet Martial "The Spaniards are happy because there "vivere ist bibere" (to live is to drink).
I didn´t know that this way of pronunciation came from Roman times.
Also interesting for me is Betanzos having electric lamps in 1906.
 
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Glad so many enjoyed this. I spent a few hours reading and tracing the route they took. I think they may have been on bicyles, which was of interest to me too. When I have more time I may try to create a map of their route just for fun and to see if the route is still viable.
 

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