Europe 2019: Trip Notes # 6
This
will be a long day for us. There will be five hours of driving from France to Spain with
stops along the way at St. Sebastian and Bilbao. Our final destination
is Satander.
No Time For Biarrtiz Beaches Or The Quaint Harbor Of St. Jean de Luz Maybe Next Time!
Lots of Security Crossing Into France From Spain
We were excited about San Sebastian (Spain). The historical, coastal town is famous for its "old town," narrow alleyways and unique tapas. Getting to the outskirts of San Sebastian was easy. Entering and trying to find a parking place was impossible. There was total gridlock. After two hours sitting in traffic (and even offering to pay an upscale hotel to park the car), we gave up and headed to Bilbao. Disappointing!
Guggenheim Museum
Bilbao (in part) is famous for its Guggenheim Museum. This has been our third visit. Overall, the exhibits were uninteresting. However, it is always worthwhile to see the architecture of this magnificent museum.
Seasonal Flowers
Dramatic Inside
Permanent Exhibit. Check Out Size In Relation To People
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Santander is a town situated close to the ocean. For its size, there are actually many things to see and do. In fact, we can't quite figure out some aspects of the town. There are many upscale homes. What is the draw?
Could It Be The Bull Fights?
The Dramatic Coastline?
Crowded Beaches With Sand Like Powder?
Thousands Of Bathers Don't Swim In The Ocean - They Just Stand In The Water To Cool off.
Paddle Tennis (?) At The Beach
These People Were Fantastic!
Perhaps It Is The Famous Faro Lighthouse And Museum
The Museum Has Many Exhibits Related To The Lighthouse And Other Marine-related Items
Santander Has One Of The Best Maritime Museums
Above Is A Partial Skeleton of The World's Second Largest Whale
Middle Section
The Last Section
All Kinds Of Fish Are Found In The Tanks - Some Very Exotic!
Our Apartment Overlooks A Plaza And Is Part of A Large Pedestrian Zone
Having An Apartment Usually Means Shopping For Food
Self-Weighing and Pricing Out Produce
Checking Out The Unusual
One Vendor's Cash Register Is A Basket Hung Over Her Products
Jerry Discovers A Cigarette Machine
Manhole Covers
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