Tag Archives: Basque

Llivia — Spain Inside France

Posted on 2012/05/28 by

Llivia is a town under Spanish jurisdiction, a part of Girona, yet it is completely surrounded by French territory.  The historical and political elements  that created this situation relate to Llivia’s pre-Medieval status as a city rather than a village. … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Basque Culture with Pyrenees Pilgrimage

Posted on 2011/01/13 by

Upcoming Pyrenees Pilgrimage event on Thursday, May 12, 2010 – http://www.takeaclass.org/store/index.php?main_page=product_class_info&products_id=493 This adult education center is near Dupont Circle in downtown Washington DC.  There will be Basque food, wine tasting and discussion. Meet other travelers!

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Woman Artist Walks Pyrenees Alone

Posted on 2010/07/08 by

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Basque Surfing

Posted on 2010/06/13 by

Basque surfin’ safari.  Plan your vacation at this friendly travel site Read more about other Basque surfing opportunities

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Pyrénées Wine and Food

Posted on 2010/06/04 by

Try this Basque recipe for fava beans. Preparing favas is labor intensive, but the taste of these beans is worth the effort. To the left, shelled parboiled fava beans (the yellow beans in the glass bowl) are ready for cooking.  The … Continue reading →

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Walking Vacations

Posted on 2010/05/14 by

Books about Walking The Complete Guide to Walking, Mark Fenton, The Lyons Press, 2001 Written by an editor at Walking magazine, this comprehensive how to guide, takes you from inertia to regular walking.  Exceptionally useful book aimed at the beginning walker … Continue reading →

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Basque Cheese and Cherry Preserves

Posted on 2009/12/23 by

Cherry Preserves and Brebis Pyrénées Cheese 2 pounds firm ripe dark sweet cherries 1/2 cup water 4 cups sugar (or use less, but increase the boiling time and closely manage the thickening process if the quantity of sugar is reduced) … Continue reading →

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Basque Espadrilles and Berets

Posted on 2009/09/20 by

Mauléon is famous for making espadrilles, the comfortable canvas shoes that tie around the ankles.  Nearby, Ney is known for the fabrication of classic berets and there’s a museum of the beret. This virtual tour of an abandoned beret factory … Continue reading →

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