War and Peace in the Basque Country

Posted by markopoloayling on August 31, 2012 · 1 Comment 

Old Basque Dude

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 →

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The Ho Chi Minh Trail (Near Laotian Border, Vietnam)

Posted by markopoloayling on June 20, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

From Kom Tum I traveled to Nham Duc, 150 km north and within a day’s ride of the ancient trading town of Hoi An.  I had crossed more than half of the distance to civilization, but I was still deep in the jungle near the Laos border and the Ho Chi Minh Trail. I left … Continue reading →

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