The Basque Country, covering regions of northern Spain/southern France, has been for a long time unsettled. Apart from the collective campaign for independence, there is also “in” fighting concerning language, political superiority etc. It was recently reported that the various regions have pulled together and managed to form a football team. Seeing this as a big step toward unity the team was invited to play in England. The team arrived in London and settled into their hotel, the Dorchester. They arranged to meet in the hotel lobby for a night out, the atmosphere high with excitement. The cabs arrived and the team all ran for the exit, a revolving door. Chaos ensued and several of the team had to be taken to hospital with broken arms and legs.

The moral; Never put all your Basques into one exit.

Talking of points north, this country boy is off at the weekend for a few days of culture in Barcelona! Ahh…all that Gaudi, Picasso, and cows…COWS?

I looked to see what was on at the Liceu while we’re there…a festival of Andaluz dance. Maybe we’ll sit that one out.