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‘San Sebastian’

San Sebastain Spain

San Sebastian

Ashley Davidoff

Introduction

San Sebastian Spain

Soutwest of Bayonne

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The Cove

“San Sebastian boasts one of the best in-city beaches in Europe. It is quite unusual feeling that you can sunbathe and swim right next to major historical buildings and churches. Surfers are in abundance here. The city is quite small and cozy, featuring many fish restaurants, several beaches, tons of pintxos bars and a choice of designer clothes shops. Orientation: The city is divided into Old Town (Parte Vieja), Gros and Centro.” Wiki

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On the Beach

The New City the Mountains and the Beach

Mansions on the Other Side

Red Roofed Building is a Conference Center

Refuge from the Sun

Rectangular Apartments

Little Boxes at the Sea

Jesus Overseas the City

An Old and Precious Boat

The Walk to the Old City

Church in the Old City

Basilica de Santa Maria

Crown and Two keys – a Ship?

Symbol of the City

Crown and Ship – Same Symbol?

Note the “X” – Unique to Basque Spanish

Basque Flag

Basque Country

Basque ikurrina flag Similar to the Union Flag red symbolizes the Biscayan people green saltire represent the Oak of Guernica, symbol of the old laws of Biscay white cross, God’s symbol of Basque Catholic devotion. red, white and green are national Basque colors.

Recent History

Pablo Picasso – The Bombing of Guernica April 26, 1937

San Sebastian Church Spire in the Old City

Symbol of the Faith of the People

Mary and jesus in the Form of a A Cross

The Streets and the Spire in the BAckground

A Quieter Street in the Old City

Nooks and Crannies and Cobblestone Streets of the Old City

Old Walls Old Stairs and a Red Roof

Evidence of the Old

Entering the Shopping District of the Old City

Note the ‘A” Font

Unique to Basque Country

Characteristic Pintxos and Tasty Snacks

aka Tapas

Lotsa Shrimp and Bacon and Anchovy

Sardines and Peppers

The Original Pintxos

Lotsa Onions Peppers and Salmon

Flotilla of Ships

Pure Artistry

The Pintxos We Loved Most

Spinach Cheese and Mushroom

There is the Basque ‘A” and “Z”

Aaron’s Suggestion for the Best Pintxos

Throwing the Cider – A Gulp

A “gulp” or small amount of cider should be poured into a narrow glass from a height of around 30 cm or three feet. This action aerates the cider, enhancing the bouquet and the natural carbonation, and is called “throwing” the Cider, which produces the gas Spaniards call “estrella” (star).