tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792654918474025710.post5090066284281679182..comments2024-01-12T00:56:56.199+01:00Comments on The Compleat Anglo in the Pays Basque: 160. Big feet, bagpipes & bullfightsPipéradehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10335267015454274676noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792654918474025710.post-50732148959259315772011-08-07T09:38:32.402+02:002011-08-07T09:38:32.402+02:00I stopped watching the clip before it got as far a...I stopped watching the clip before it got as far as that. There is a kind of irrational primeval fear of fighting bulls (bred specifically for wildness) that provokes a cruel response from some. <br />The practice (along with other bloodsports) really has no place in modern Europe and I think it's shameful that it's tolerated here.<br />Fortunately tonight is the last night before a few in early September.Pipéradehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833448350486048217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792654918474025710.post-36913678582721575222011-08-07T09:28:37.510+02:002011-08-07T09:28:37.510+02:00Re the Spanish bullfight. Did the bull 'just&...Re the Spanish bullfight. Did the bull 'just' get shot instead? How humans can be so sadistic to any animal.Lesleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792654918474025710.post-15053876551690760822011-08-06T14:03:54.281+02:002011-08-06T14:03:54.281+02:00For S & B,
5 weeks in the PB! Lucky devils..
W...For S & B,<br />5 weeks in the PB! Lucky devils..<br />Wine shopping..? I'm assuming you're staying in a gîte so you'll be trying what you buy as you go.. unless you're thinking of taking some back to Oz? I'd suggest one trip to the Cave d'Irouleguy here: http://www.cave-irouleguy.com/les_vins.asp<br />Try the Gorri d'Ansa. Irouleguy is the real red wine of the PB.. Right up there with Madiran - altho' to be honest, we haven't had one to compare with that Bouscassé we had the other day.<br />Probably for the best selection you should try Carrefour - but be aware that some would say it's better to buy from a Nicolas shop.. I think nowadays the major supermarkets do a good job in keeping their wine in optimum conditions.<br />regards<br />PPipéradehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833448350486048217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792654918474025710.post-26658937363503311292011-08-06T13:54:46.776+02:002011-08-06T13:54:46.776+02:00Lesley - don't you think the Jocks should play...Lesley - don't you think the Jocks should play either of those (or both!) prior to a rugby match in preference to that dreary Flower of Scotland.. yeeurghh! Something to get the blood pounding..<br />But with one caveat - an all-male pipe band and all should be over 6'.. no dwarfs! Nothing to touch the skirl of the pipes and the rattle of those side drums..<br />I'm ex-RAF too..Pipéradehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833448350486048217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792654918474025710.post-83462837133162747322011-08-06T09:14:36.588+02:002011-08-06T09:14:36.588+02:00Bonne idee! We have 5 weeks in the Pays Basque in ...Bonne idee! We have 5 weeks in the Pays Basque in Sept/Oct. Would be interested to read about your experiences wine shopping in the PB -- where to find reasonable quality and a good range.<br />thanks again, <br />S and BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792654918474025710.post-59641146662560065352011-08-06T09:08:10.069+02:002011-08-06T09:08:10.069+02:00Love the SHOUT in The Bear and, for those of us wh...Love the SHOUT in The Bear and, for those of us who used to see the ad., can't help singing Scots Porrige Oats with Scotland the Brave.<br />Both Husband & I are ex-RAF it does still 'tingle' with all military bands and we are amazed at the inclusion of 'wimmin' in kilts and a fair number of short men. Times change...Lesleynoreply@blogger.com