Posted by markopoloayling on February 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Proud by nature, many Basques I met in the large coastal cities of Bilbao and San Sebastian had few compliments for the region’s landlocked capital, Vitoria-Gasteiz. “It’s quaint.” one local friend said. “It’s really old.” “It’s the Green Capital of Europe for 2012.” shrugged another. “It’s the most liveable city in Spain.” I nodded my … Continue reading →
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