San Sebastian

‘San Sebastian’

San Sebastian

Ashley Davidoff

Copyright 2012

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

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The New City the Mountains and the Beach

 

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Mansions on the Other Side

Red Roofed Building is a Conference Center

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Refuge from the Sun

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Rectangular Apartments

Little Boxes at the Sea

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Jesus Overseas the City

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An Old and Precious Boat

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The Walk to the Old City

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Church in the Old City

Basilica de Santa Maria

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Crown and Two keys – a Ship?

Symbol of the City

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Crown and Ship – Same Symbol?

Note the “X” – Unique to Basque Spanish

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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.

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Recent History

Pablo Picasso –  The Bombing of Guernica April 26, 1937

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San Sebastian Church Spire in the Old City

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Symbol of the Faith of the People

Mary and jesus in the Form of a A Cross

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The Streets and the Spire in the BAckground

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A Quieter Street in the Old City

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Nooks and Crannies and Cobblestone Streets of the Old City

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Old Walls Old Stairs and a Red Roof

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Evidence of the Old

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Entering the Shopping District of the  Old City

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Note the ‘A” Font

Unique to Basque Country

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Characteristic Pintxos and Tasty Snacks

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aka Tapas

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Lotsa Shrimp and Bacon and Anchovy

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Sardines and Peppers

The Original Pintxos

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Lotsa Onions Peppers and Salmon

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Flotilla of Ships

Pure Artistry

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The Pintxos We Loved Most

Spinach Cheese and Mushroom

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There is the Basque ‘A” and “Z”

Aaron’s Suggestion for the Best Pintxos

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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).

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Bacalhau in the Window

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Octopus and Suckers

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Hanging Sausage

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Local Ladies in Conversation

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Signs of the Elegance of Aging Woman

by the Bakery

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An Elder Ladies Meeting

All Well Dressed and in the Shade 

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Young Eating an Ice Cream

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Sibs Bored and Undoubtedly Waiting for Mom

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Fun in the Streets of San Sebastian

A Kiss

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Closer Up

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Headless Man in a Tuxedo

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A One Man Band and his Didjeridu

Developed by Indigenous Australians of 1,500 years ago

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On the Back of the Bus

The Parts that Make the Whole

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Train Ride Back

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On the Train – The Writer

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Open Fields the Mountains and a Few Horses

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