The trip that knocked me off my feet. . .
Second weekend travelling and it could not get any more awesome. Going to Pais Vasco (Basque country) I knew that is was green, beautiful, with delicious food plus the ETA conflict. For the first time I am happy I knew that little, because the country surprised me in so many ways.
Bilbao, the largest city in Basque Country, but not the capital :) has two sides. One is a tough, strong and hardworking - with factories, oil/gas rafineries, wharves and plants. The other one is the old city with its never ending romantic narrow streets and endless bridges (one of them is by Calatrava) and the world famous Guggenheim museum.
The passion and devotion of Vascos which they show towards their land, makes visitors fall in love with this beautiful part of the world. All those feelings inspire me to leave something really large in here, so I can for sure one day come back again.
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| Calatrava bridge |
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| Guggenheim |
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| Shipyard, close to a museum |
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| Natural beauty |
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| San Sebastian, a posh version of a sea side spa town |
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Ikurrina
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Very special eskerrik asko (thank you in euskera) goes to Xabi for showing me his country with much love and pride. For sure it would not be the same without you, Xabi.
Now I just have to hope that nothing will happen to me, while I will be wearing "beret" with Basque flag (txapel con ikurrina) in Madrid.
It was a real pleasure to show you around, being the perfect guest made it more easier :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are always welcome to come back