Lack of Diversity on the Camino/Douglas

[Xosé Manuel Alvariño]

Hi Douglas,

I believe that the preponderance of caucasians in the Camino may have to do 
more because it is located in Europe, than anything else. From what I've 
read, most peregrinos seem to be French, followed by Spaniards. 

There was an excellent exhibition at a museum in Compostela last year that 
had to do with  world pilgrimage sites, I think it was called "Black 
Pilgrimage Sites Around the World, " or something like that, I can't 
remember. African pilgrimage sites reflected the majority of that continent's 
inhabitants, blacks.

I like Basques. I grew up with, & have  good friends from Euzkadi. ETA is a 
terrorist organization which is supported by a minority of Basques, albeit a 
strong one.  I do not believe that this terrorist organization's violence is 
by no means reflective of the Basque people as a whole. Basques have an 
incredible history & language, let alone gastronomy, among other things. I 
believe someone mentioned books about them. I highly recommend documentation 
on the Basque people for those who are worried about them and confusing them 
with ETA, since part of the Camino goes through the Basque country.

Xosé Manuel, Miami



In a message dated 4/26/2003 10:42:53 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
norvellaNAUVOO.NET writes:

> Are Negroes allowed on the camino?
> 
> I have been watching the webcam at Irache for about two weeks and am deeply
> troubled by the lack of black faces beaming up at me from the drinking
> place.
> 
> Is it a "Whites Only" water fountain?
> 
> Do the Spanish, particulary the Basques, discourage brothers from the 
> trail?
> 
> Now I know that these Basques are a mean lot, given to blowing up whatever
> annoys them, and I want to steer clear of any problems when I make my own
> pilgrimage.
> 
> Douglass G. Norvell, Ph.D.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

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