There’s a plaque in St. Jean de Luz honoring Basques who fought in the Resistance during World War II. We came across the plaque while on a post-lunch walk near the marina. There was a lot going on in this little town during the war. Continue reading “Being Basque During World War II”
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Beautiful San Sebastián
For the past 100 years or so, San Sebastián has been a beautiful place for the beautiful people to come for a little rest and relaxation. We’re not part of the “beautiful people” crowd, but we’re headed to San Sebastián, anyway. Why should they have all the fun? Continue reading “Beautiful San Sebastián”
The Basques – A Riddle Wrapped in a Mystery?
In 1939, Winston Churchill famously said, “It’s a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.” He was referring to pre-WWII Russia. But it’s also a pretty good description of what many people think of the Basques today. Continue reading “The Basques – A Riddle Wrapped in a Mystery?”
