Friday, June 10, 2011

The Basque Region


Some things you will discover in the Basque region in deepest South West France...

Espelette

Pintxos

Typical Basque House


Arnaga Gardens

The elegant game of  Pelote





Wishing you all a wonderful weekend
XXX

14 comments:

  1. The Basque region looks beautiful. You are so lucky to live there.
    Have a great weekend.

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  2. Beautiful pics. Where is that town on the picture? I don't think I remember it... Love the old Pelote Basque poster. Have you ever tried it? It looks really hard to master. Veronique aka French Girl in Seattle

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  3. Dear FGIS, no I have not tried it but I think I have a crush on all the Pelote players, they are all so gorgeous.
    XXX

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  4. Oh the village is Espelette, now AOC, where the Espelette peppers come from.
    XXX

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  5. Bien sur! I noticed the gorgeous peppers on the tapas plate. I've never been there. Adding Espelette to my must-see list as I type this ;-)

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  6. Beautiful pictures! Makes me want to go.
    Happy weekend wishes from Norway

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  7. How gorgeous! Place In The Sun was from this region last night, the scenery anmd architecture are stunning. xxx

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  8. How fabulous!! I've never been there - yet another place to put on my ever-growing list!!

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  9. The pintxos looked wonderful. All the photos were superb. Sigh.

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  10. How beautiful!!! The red is brilliant.

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  11. Dash
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    Thanks
    Stell

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  12. *packs case, heads for airport* Get a bed made up, this is so gorgeous I HAVE to get there!!!!

    Ali xxxxx

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