The past three weeks have been a bit crazy. Right before we left for a trip to the US east coast, we welcomed beloved friends, Dena & Jay, and her parents, Murray & Gail, to the Basque Country. They came on a pre-cruise tour to Bilbao and San Sebastian, to be followed by a river cruise in the Bordeaux region of France. Their visit went by too quickly and was almost a blur. Good food, wine, and conversation always speed things along. We worked ourselves into their tour itinerary as best we could to take full advantage of their limited time here.
We met up in Bilbao, where we had a fabulous traditional Basque dinner.
Of course, we joined them at the Guggenheim and enjoyed the museum’s highlights.
The museum is always changing. There was a piece newly on display since our last visit in July. This large sculpture by Ghanaian artist El Anatsui is made entirely of thousands of discarded aluminum lids from alcohol bottles that have been reshaped and woven together. It is a commentary on the remnants and influences of colonialism on African society that continue to this day.
We’re still disappointed that the Jeff Koons' Tulips have been moved inside, as they don’t have the same impact. Thankfully his Puppy is too big to be moved anywhere.
Sharing our favorite places in San Sebastian was a pleasure, especially since most of them are food related. We were so busy eating, drinking, and catching up we barely took any pictures!
Visitors are always welcome. Who’s next?
Hasta pronto,
Shana & Jeff
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