Ocean in San Sebastian

The basque country and its festivals (Aste Nagusia)

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August 10th 2007
This blog is dedicated to all the people that love to make fiesta in Basque Style!!! I mean: lot of music every where, funny and kind people, Kalimotxo (local beverage, a mix of coca cola and red wine) and traditions! In August 2007 I went to the basque country with some friends, after reading on internet that in this period every year take place a great fiesta!!! it's called Aste Nagusia (Semana ... read more

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more