War and Peace in the Basque Country
Thirty Basque men, women, children and seniors stand in the rain silently, forming a long human chain in front of the Kursaal Building in San Sebastian. The modern, stylish building stands triumphantly over the beach and the old town, a physical symbol of the Basque people’s opening their doors to the world and a peaceful … Continue reading
A Clean, Well-Lighted Train Station (Arévalo, Spain)
Arévalo’s train station sits atop a hill a half-mile from town, alone and tragic like one of Hemingway’s short stories. I was sitting by myself in the one-room brick station reading A Clean, Well-Lighted Place when an elderly man opened the door. He walked inside past the ticket counter and sat directly beside me. I … Continue reading
Paseo Through Arévalo
Each day before sunset the people of Spain traditionally leave their homes and take a leisurely stroll called a paseo. I take my paseo at five in the afternoon and join the rest of the pueblo in their daily walk through our village, Arévalo. I descend the steps of apartment to the street below and … Continue reading
Marko Polo Travels 