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Biscay (in Basque and officially Bizkaia and in Spanish Vizcaya) is a province of Spain located just south of the Bay of Biscay. The name also refers to a historical territory of the Basque Country, heir of the ancient Lordship of Biscay. Its capital city is Bilbao. It is one of the most prosperous and important provinces of Spain as a result of the massive industrialization in the last years of the 19th century and first half of the 20th century. Since the deep deindustrialization of the 1970s, the economy has come to rely more on the services sector.
It is accepted in linguistics (Koldo Mitxelena, etc.) that Bizkaia is a cognate of bizkar (cf. Biscarrosse in Aquitaine), with both place-name variants well attested in the whole Basque Country and out meaning 'low ridge' or 'prominence' (Iheldo bizchaya attested in 1141 for the Monte Igueldo in San Sebastián).
“Bizkaia” is the Basque denomination recommended by the Royal Academy of the Basque language, and it is commonly used on official documents on that language. It is also used on documents in Spanish, and it is the most used denomination by the media in Spanish in the Basque Country. It is also the denomination used in the Basque version of the Spanish constitution and in the Basque version of the Statute of Autonomy of the Basque Country.
The Bay of Biscay /ˈbɪskeɪ, -ki/ (Spanish: Golfo de Vizcaya, French: Golfe de Gascogne) is a gulf of the northeast Atlantic Ocean located south of the Celtic Sea. It lies along the western coast of France from Brest south to the Spanish border, and the northern coast of Spain west to Cape Ortegal.
The average depth is 1,744 metres (5,722 ft) and the greatest depth is 4,735 metres (15,535 ft).
The Bay of Biscay is named (for English speakers) after Biscay on the northern Spanish coast, probably standing for the western Basque districts (Biscay up to the early 19th century). Its name in other languages is:
Parts of the continental shelf extend far into the bay, resulting in fairly shallow waters in many areas and thus the rough seas for which the region is known. The Bay of Biscay is home to some of the Atlantic Ocean's fiercest weather. Large storms occur in the bay, especially during the winter months. Up until recent years it was a regular occurrence for merchant vessels to founder in Biscay storms.
Pretty People is a light, poppy groove recalling Michael McDonald, which contrasts with the bitter polemic about the annoyingly good looking. It comes off our debut EP 'Burnt Mementos', and this video was directed and edited by Charles Martins. Here are some links where you can hear and see more!! EP on iTunes and Bandcamp: https://biscay.bandcamp.com/album/burnt-mementos Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Rv40G9TXge4RoACRBK3i7 Our website: http://biscay.co.uk/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/biscaymusic Twitter: www.twitter.com/biscaymusic
We were on the Independence of the Seas April and we're caught in a Force 12.The captain put up a map on the tv screens to show us we were in the 'Red' Force 12 section.This doesn't do it justice tho look at one of the waves at the end.It was like being at the Gates of Hell, I wobbled down the stairs and there was this tremendous 'CRACK' and it felt like the ship had torn in two.Duty free was flying round the shop,some dear old lady threw up her (saved for months) cruise breakfast in front of my aunt and was so embarrassed.No-one could go on deck and the wind howled like nothing I've heard before.Even worse was the fact that when I went into Johnny Rockets I put on 'Night Fever' to watch the waiters do a dance in the storm but they refused
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Found the storm (from 8 to 10 points) in the Bay of Biscay. We go from the Netherlands to Italy. Vessel length of 100 m, width 12 m.
It is time to cross the Bay of Biscay! But first we sail from Guernsey to Camaret Sur Mer in Brittany, France. During our three day stay we explore the natural park around Camaret Sur Mer and prepare for the crossing. On the Bay of Biscay we meet a lot of dolphins and on the first night around 50 pilot whales swim with RAN. Amazing! The second day the wind dies and we start the motor. After a few hours some problems with the gear box appears and we have to stop the motor and continue to sail in very weak wind with the sails slamming. The third day we arrive to A Coruña, Spain. Finally sun and warm weather! Update! The problem with the transmission is solved. It seems to have been originating from something that got stuck in the prop. We are a Swedish couple who wanted a different kind ...
Videos of various manoeuvres of a ship in port. Kindly watch other videos that I have Uploaded. Thanks.
Middle of Biscay bay, vessel 90 mtrs lenght, Gale force 10, waves up to 10 mtrs.
San Sebastián, Spain it's known for it's Culinary Cuisine and Pintxos. During the Summer it's a beautiful Beach city & a great place to relax! We tour around Donostia & unlock the city's best culinary food. We try Basque Dishes like Tortilla de Patata, Pintxos & even had time to sneak in some Domino's Pizza. We also walk around this luxurious city on the Bay of Biscay and discover it's hidden treasures and beautiful landmarks! Vagabrothers San Sebastian Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzxW2EP3mOU __Subscribe & Travel on Jaycation__ http://bit.ly/2lfv4ig __Follow Jaycation on Social Media__ Blog: http://onjaycation.com or http://jaycation.wordpress.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/jaycation Twitter: @Jaydaheat Snapchat/Instagram: jaydaheat Yelp: http://j...
On April 25th 2012 P&O; Cruises, Oceana sailed through the Bay of Biscay heading towards the Med. There was a huge swell mixed with Force 10-11 winds. This video was shot from P&O; Ventura by Andy. I was actually onboard Oceana at the time filming Ventura as she went in the opposite direction and can say the movement was like nothing I have ever felt before, I barely came across another passenger for 24 hours. Our Captain said it was the worst he had experienced in many years. You can find the video I shot of Ventura a little further through my list and a big thank you to Andy for sending me the footage of Oceana. Trust me, I felt that big wave!!! ;)
Hang on tight! The city of Bilbao is rocketing forward as a unique travel destination, anchored on the $100 million dollar Guggenheim Museum and its signature waves and swirls of titanium. Things to do in Bilbao include: * Snap a photo with ‘Puppy’, the 13-meter-high flower sculpture based on a West Highland White Terrier. * Visit the UNESCO-protected, Vizcaya Bridge, built in 1893. * Ride up the Artxanda Funicular to capture a commanding view of Bilbao and ‘El Botxo’, or ‘the basin’. * Feast on Pintxos, Tapas, and white Txakolina wine in the city’s old town. * Stop into the Alhóndiga Cultural Center for a swim in a glass-bottomed pool on the roof of this former wine warehouse. Tricia and I had a fantastic time in Bilbao, and we look forward to getting back to the city to explore more...
See all Great Motorboat Tour videos at http://goo.gl/vAXGF John and Fionn leave La Rochelle on a flat, calm day and head further south along the French Atlantic coast to Royan and Arcachon.
Take the opportunity to see whales and dolphins whilst onboard with Brittany Ferries as you cruise through the Bay of Biscay to northern Spain. With dedicated whale watching cruises and ORCA Wildlife Officers onboard the Cap Finistére throughout the summer there is plenty of opportunities to see these magnificent creatures.
Highlights of this delightful city on the Bay of Biscay in northern Spain.
Urduña/Orduña is a small Biscayne town that’s really special: it’s the only City in Biscay, totally surrounded by Alava and Burgos, was cited by a president of the US, and preserves its special character It’s definitely a good place to visit and get to know. Orduña’s website: http://www.urduna.com/ Orduña Tourism: http://www.ordunaturismo.com/ Belatz Gorri website: http://www.belatzgorri.com/ The quote by US President John Adams about Orduña: http://aboutbasquecountry.eus/2016/02/10/john-adams-o-las-peripecias-de-dos-presidentes-de-usa-que-visitaron-el-pais-de-los-vascos/ This video is the first in a series titled “Basque on Holiday" This video was translated by John R. Bopp
Who are the Basques? Where did they come from? We travel the Basque Country of Spain to find out! SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/Vagabrothers Lagungu bideo hauek itzultzen mesedez: http://bit.ly/VBTranslationTeam Places we visited: + Cave of Santimamiñe: http://tourism.euskadi.eus/en/cultural-heritage/santimamine-caves/aa30-12375/en/ + Tree of Guernica: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guernica + Mantible Bridge: http://tourism.euskadi.eus/en/towns/lanciego-lantziego/aa30-12375/en/ + Bodega El Fabulista: http://www.bodegaelfabulista.com/ + Marques de Riscal Winery: http://www.marquesderiscal.com/ Videos made possible with the support of Basque Country tourism: + Tourism Euskadi: http://tourism.euskadi.eus/en/ + Visit Basque Country: https://twitter.com/VisitBasqueCtry + Gernika Turismo: ...
10 Best Places to Visit in France For more than two decades, France has reigned as the world’s most popular tourist destination, receiving 82 million foreign tourists annual. People from all over the world are drawn to France’s sophisticated culture, dazzling landmarks, exquisite cuisine, fine wines, romantic chateaux and picturesque countryside. An overview of the best places to visit in France: 10. Marseille 9. Lyon 8. Strasbourg 7. Arles 6. Biarritz 5. Loire Valley 4. Bordeaux 3. Mont Saint-Michel 2. French Riviera 1. Paris Music: NCS DEAF KEV - Invincible [NCS Release] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2X5mJ3HDYE Disfigure - Blank [NCS Release] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7ZsBPK656s
Verse 1
Die Wunder der Natur sind unergründlich,
Ich sitze einfach da, denke nach und frage mich.
War es bei der Schöpfung wirklich so geplant,
wenn ja, warum hat mich denn kein Mensch gewarnt.
Auf der Suche nach Erkenntnis gibt es so viele Fragen,
die mich plagen und an meinem Glauben nagen.
Dem Glauben an die Menschheit und an die Vernunft,
den Sinn unseres Handelns, dem Sein und der Zukunft.
Wir geben Leben, lenken es in eine Richtung,
aus der es keinen Ausweg gibt, am Ende steht Vernichtung.
Alle wissen es, doch liegts nicht im Interesse,
der Allgemeinheit, jeder hält die Fresse.
Denn die Angst in uns ist stärker als die Kraft,
die uns aufrafft und es vielleicht schafft.
Endlich Schlüsse zu ziehen und uns zu überwinden,
nach Lösungen zu suchen und den Weg zu finden.
Reff
Nehmen wir das Schicksal,
Nehmen wir das Schicksal doch selber in die Hand.
Nehmen wir das Schicksal,
Nehmen wir das Schicksal doch selber in die Hand
Nehmen wir das Schicksal,
Nehmen wir das Schicksal doc hselber in die Hand.
Nehmen wir das Schicksal,
Nehmen wir unser Schicksal doch selber in die Hand
Verse 2
Wahnsinn in den Augen, Chaos vor der Tür,
ein Stück vorm Abgrund und ich spür.
Das Feuer hinter mir, die Dunkelheit die mich umgibt,
was ist aus Dem geworden, was ich früher so geliebt.
Ich schlag die Zeitung auf, lese und beginne zu kapieren,
Alles Neue birgt ein Risiko, man könnte ja verlieren.
Statt dessen alte Sprüche, immer wieder aufgewärmt,
von guten Zeiten, goldenen Jahren und dem Aufschwung wird geschwärmt.
Ich kann das nicht mehr hörn, seit ihr bescheuert uns senil,
Ihr habt uns lang genug verarscht, was zu viel ist, ist zu viel.
Sogenannte Demokraten, nee nee, ihr seit durchschaut,
denn hinter der Fassade wir gelogen, betrogen und geklaut,
versaut ist euer Image, man habt ihr einen Schimmer, wohl nicht.
Ständig hab ich euer duseliges Gewimmer in den Ohrn,
war das alles, soll’s das sein,
kein Vertrauen mehr, egal was ihr sagt, euch glaubt kein Schwein.
Reff
Nehmen wir das Schicksal,
Nehmen wir das Schicksal doch selber in die Hand.
Nehmen wir das Schicksal,
Nehmen wir das Schicksal doch selber in die Hand
Nehmen wir das Schicksal,
Nehmen wir das Schicksal doch selber in die Hand.
Nehmen wir das Schicksal,
Nehmen wir unser Schicksal doch selber in die Hand
Verse 3
Ich sehe das Bestreben, doch was fehlt ist Konsequenz,
Dinge zu verändern, statt dessen die Tendenz, zu sagen.
Was geht mich fremdes Elend an.
Doch ist die Scheiße erst an dampfen, seit ihr alle dran.
Gewalt auf den Straßen, geistiger Verfall,
Alles geht den Bach runter und irgendwann ein großer Knall, oh man,
Soll es wirklich mal so enden,
oder kommen wir noch aus dem Arsch, um das Blatt zu wenden.
Schau ich auf die Geschichte, dann wird mir manches klar,
denn Probleme von heute warn schon einmal da.
Unser Reichtum schützt vor Armut nicht, daß sagt mir mein Verstand,
wenn es ein Schicksal gibt, nehm wir’s doch selber in die Hand.
Ich weiß nicht viel, doch eins weiß ich mit Sicherheit,
wir müssen uns beeilen, es wir allerhöchste Zeit.
Ich schaue zu den Sternen hoch, sie leuchten hell und klar.
Träume von ner heilen Welt, ich weiß es wird mal war.
Reff
Nehmen wir das Schicksal,
Nehmen wir das Schicksal doch selber in die Hand.
Nehmen wir das Schicksal,
Nehmen wir das Schicksal doch selber in die Hand
Nehmen wir das Schicksal,
Nehmen wir das Schicksal doch selber in die Hand.
Nehmen wir das Schicksal,