Miracles of the Past, Celebrated Today.
Legend has it that many many many many many years ago (I don’t know if we are talking about centuries or decades) the weather in Arrieta, Bizkaia (my father’s hometown)…
Read moreThe Festival: Elantxobe part 2
The last time I attended the festival of San Madalena was 17 years ago. I can’t believe it was that long ago, considering if feels like it happened yesterday. Instead…
Read moreMy Maiden Voyage: Elantxobe part 1
There is something about the ocean that draws me in. It isn’t that I love to jump in the cold water or anything, but just being near the water makes…
Read moreI’m The One In Red and White!
How do you begin to describe a festival such as that of San Fermin, or the Running of the Bulls, in Pamplona. It is one of the most infamous fiestas…
Read moreJaiak or Fiesta or Festival = FUN!
Jaiak, fiesta or festivals, call it what you want, most people call it fun. Here are photos of the first weekend of festivities in celebration of San Pedro (St. Peter)…
Read moreGood Luck Udane and Julen!
My cousin Udane has been studying very hard for her final exam this year! She would only take breaks when I would tell her it was time to go to…
Read moreFor the Love of God, More Ice!
Nothing is better than your favorite cocktail, a new coca cola, even the water we are obliged to drink, poured over a nice big glass of ice. I get it,…
Read moreEncore, Encore…Bring on the Accordion!
It takes specific cultures, specific upbringings and a specific taste in music to love the one specific instrument I am writing about today. It isn’t particularly the coolest instrument (don’t…
Read moreI Dare You to Smile…
I admit it, in my home state people are very friendly. I would love to think it is this way all over the US, but I can really only…
Read moreFake It ‘Till You Make It
Have you ever gone grocery shopping in a foreign country? A country where you have no idea of what to do or what to buy? It has happened to…
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