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April 13, 2007

Guernica/Gernika and San Sebastian/Donostia, Basque Country

Before Guernica was a Picasso, it was a small town that had the shit bombed out of it by German and Italian planes, authorized by Francisco Franco during the Spanish Civil War. Regardless of tactical theories, the raid left at … Continue reading →

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April 9, 2007

I believe in Bilbao Baggins

Howdy, howdy fuckin partners! I’m half-juiced on fermented Spanish grapes and ever-so-eager to catch you up on my recent Euro travels… [Over the river and up the hill in Bilbao, Basque Country.] March 22 (Day 11): Bilbao was a nice … Continue reading →

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April 5, 2007

Belfast to Bilbao – cinchy as a Rubik’s Cube

Did you know that you can take a multi-hour walking tour of Belfast with a formerly-imprisoned member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA)? I did not have time, but the mention on our bus tour piqued my interest. I will … Continue reading →

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