Les Robinsons basques

In the quiet riverbanks of Bayonne, a curious friendship blossoms between a narrator and Jacob Meyer, a distinctive figure whose horn‑rimmed glasses and spider‑like hands speak of an old‑world scholarship. Their shared love of fishing and poetry draws them together day after day, casting nets into the Adur while swapping verses and stories. Through their conversations, Jacob begins to unveil a family saga that has been whispered from generation to generation—an origin tale that promises to illuminate the very roots of the region.

The legend they recount tells of the majestic ship Eskualdunak, which slipped into the Adur’s waters some twenty‑five centuries ago, its crew a blend of aristocratic travelers and youthful voyagers. Led by the charismatic captain Ondicola, they erected a fleeting camp on the river’s edge, their exotic customs and luminous garments stark against the rugged, stone‑age life of the early inhabitants. This extraordinary arrival hints at a hidden lineage that would come to shape the identity of the Basque “Robinsons,” inviting listeners to explore how myth and memory intertwine in the lives of those who call Bayonne home.