Crêpes - St Jean de Luz

A crêpe or crepe ( /ˈkreɪp/;^[1] French: [kʁɛːp] ( listen)) is a type of very thin pancake, usually made from wheat flour (crêpes de Froment) or buckwheat flour (galettes). The word is of French origin, deriving from the Latin crispa, meaning "curled". While crêpes originate from Brittany, a region in the northwest of France, their consumption is widespread in France and Quebec. In Brittany, crêpes are traditionally served with cider. Crêpes are served with a variety of fillings, from the most simple with only sugar to flambéed crêpes Suzette or elaborate savoury fillings.

I wanted to make sure you understood the definition on crêpe before I shared my eating experience in French Basque Country. I did not know crepes could have meat, eggs, lettuce, sausage and an endless variety of stuff and still taste great. So, the team went to the birthplace of crepe and discovered a mouth full of flavor and delight.

 La Mille Sabords

 

La Nutella

Best Friends

Brock, Nancy and their 3 children moved from Poulsbo to Basque Country to manage the field operations for SUMMER IN THE USA. When they first arrived a year ago they met a couple, Xabier and Rosanna, that loved them and immediately helped them in the transition to a new culture.

They have become very good friends. The Baker's have made it a habit to go out with them regularly to learn the "local" language and Rosanna wants to practice her English. I had the privilege to go on one of their outings to Hondarribia. It was a fun 3 hour learning Spanish session with great food. We even sat next to an American couple traveling in Spain and the wife was a Spanish teacher. She commented on how well the Bakers have picked up on the "local" language and speak Castellano very well.

I did not learn much Spanish, but I learned how to eat sardines.

2012 Donosti Reunion

The Donosti Reunion was held at the UPV cafeteria in Donosti. Many warm greetings and hugs took place as people arrived. Artiz pulled out an (American) football and some of the boys went out to play a game.

Inside we served excellent food and drink, showed pictures of the summer and raffled prizes, which included an iPod Shuffle. Everyone went home a winner by taking home a SUMMER IN THE USA shopping bag.

2012 Bergara Reunion

The Bergara Reunion was held at Tartufo just outside Bergara. The day was warm and sunny which allowed us to be outdoors to greet people as they arrived. The parking lot was filled with parents and students who participated in the 2012 SUMMER IN THE USA program.

As we moved inside we were served excellent food and drink. After people mingle some more and got their food we showed pictures of the summer. Everyone was able to see the people, places and things the students did with families while in the USA.

2012 Fall Trip

I am looking forward to another visit to Basque Country for the next couple of weeks. A couple Reunions with students and parents will be held this weekend. My suitcase is full of gifts for students from their American families. I will let you know how the Reunions go with text and pictures. Stay tuned.