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The stupidest tour of my life

Posted on 17/04/2014 by freelander

Had it not been so distressing, this day could have even passed for funny; and I actually hope that later on, looking back, I’ll be able to laugh at it. But, for the moment being, I can only feel the … Continue reading →

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Orduña (1st part) ·

Posted on 07/04/2014 by freelander

Of course, the city of Orduña didn’t need this chapter in my series The Basque trail for being well known in the country, as its beauty, along with its landscape diversity, and even its climate, by their own right play … Continue reading →

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Bernedo

Posted on 25/02/2014 by freelander

The afternoon’s blue sky smiles at me between the cumuli, enticing me to a bike ride. Where to? This time of the year, South is usually the safest course; so I dress the attire and, before I can realize, I’m … Continue reading →

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Ochandiano

Posted on 25/10/2013 by freelander

Tras unos días de fríos nortes, el otoño ha hecho su impetuosa entrada en el valle y la montaña alavesa, pasando una paleta de ocres y sienas sobre la arboleda y la hojarasca. Después, un veranillo de San Martín acompañado … Continue reading →

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Vergara

Posted on 01/10/2013 by freelander

Me resulta casi imposible pensar en Vergara sin evocar al instante la curiosa expresión con que Valle-Inclán solía aludir a los acontecimientos históricos que allí ocurrieron; expresión que, en mi fantasía, venía como envuelta en el misterio y formando parte … Continue reading →

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Salvatierra county

Posted on 15/09/2013 by freelander

. El otoño se abre temprano camino en la llanada alavesa, tiñendo de siena las hojas de los árboles; pronto – el fin de semana menos pensado – montar en moto por estas tierras no será una experiencia tan placentera … Continue reading →

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Ibarra

Posted on 03/09/2013 by freelander

Los días buenos de moto duran poco en estas tierras del norte y hay que aprovechar lo que queda de verano. Aun así, conviene elegir con criterio el rumbo, para sacar el mejor partido posible a la meteorología; de modo … Continue reading →

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Antoñana

Posted on 29/08/2013 by freelander

The tamed sun of late August, a few summer clouds and a Northwestern breeze entice me to take the moborbike for a day tour. I don’t know where the wheels will take me: I just pick a road and let … Continue reading →

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