En dan was er ook nog een kaartje uit Portugal.
"Today I'm gonna tell you the Cock of Barcelos Legend (is the cock on the postcard). The legend originated in the middle ages in Barcelos, then just a small town in The North of Portugal. A pilgrim was on his way to Santigo (town in Spain) and he was accused of theft, tried and found guilty. He still protested that he was innocent and begged to be allowed to plead his case again personally at the judge's house. Praying to Saint Jacob for help, he claimed that a grilled cock on the judge's table would crow to prove his innocence. As is the way with mediaeval legends the cock duly came to life, crowed and the man was released. The Barcelos cock became a symbol of faith, justice and, above all, extraordinary good luck. Hope you like :)"
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