That's interesting. A few years ago (in the 1980s) a friend of mine lived in
San Sebastian (Donostia). She was told in no uncertain terms not to wear her
red beret because it reminded people of the Guardia Civil from the Franco
era.

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Cheers,
 Bob 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Carlos Royo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> Sent: 10 May 2005 12:11
> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> Subject: Re: LONDON PDML 2005 more pics up
> 
> Bob W escribió:
> > Don't wear a red one.
> > 
> > --
> 
> Why don't? The Basque police (know in Euskera as the 
> Ertzantza) wear red berets.
> Red berets are not common around here in Spain, but if he 
> wears one I'll recognize him immediately, although his rabbit 
> ears would be more distinctive and exclusive.
> 
> Carlos
> 
> 
> 
> 


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