The Compleat Anglo in the Pays Basque

31st July. We're back to a steaming Bayonne after escaping the Fetes de Bayonne for a few days. We stayed near Capdenac Gare in the Av...

11th July 2012 . Since the beginning of March, our usually leafy avenue has resembled a Beirut film set as, amid clouds of dust, various te...

25th June 2012 . On Sunday morning I went out in the car to take the dog for a run on the beach at Anglet and I noticed that the Adou...

7th July 2011 . In Pamplona, down in the Spanish Basque country, it's San Fermin time again!! ("What..?") Yes, it's tha...

11th July 2010 . The telltale signs that the  Fêtes de Bayonne  is approaching are starting to become visible around town.. Council workmen...

22nd June 2010. Back home on Sunday evening after what seems like weeks away. Phew.. We'd planned a four legged journey (a three stop ...