We started our three-week adventure in Barcelona and subsequently hopped a train to Basque Country (San Sebastian, Lekeitio, Elantxobe) where, after several days of exceptional eating (and a bit of drinking), we rented a car and undertook a leisurely drive along Spain’s verdant northern and western coasts. Along the way, we stopped in Cantabria (Santillaña … Continue Reading
Kaisho (“Hello” in Basque) San Sebastian Welcome to Basque country, a region encompassing northeastern Spain and southwestern France. Euskara is the language of the Basque people and pintxos (similar to tapas, some might even say better) are their best known culinary tradition. It was a day of celebration… And eating… For those of you … Continue Reading
How great would it be to go “On The Road Again” in Spain with Mario Batali. Unfortunately, I’m not friends (or friends of friends) with either Batali or a famous actress who can essentially invite herself along for the ride. Notwithstanding, armed with an assortment of maps, guidebooks, and a plethora of Internet research … Continue Reading
