Bilbao is to the east of Santander, only a 90-minute bus ride away. We made a day trip there. With only a day to explore the city, we had priorities. The Guggenheim Museum was first on the list. Google Maps took us directly there from the bus station. Photos of this beautiful place are on …
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Parque La Peña
There’s a solitary tall green hill we can see from our patio that is in the distance but not far away. Around it, the land is flat and clustered with farms, businesses and cottages, and apartment habitats. In this scape, the hill seems to stand green and alone. We vowed to hike it someday. Sunday …
Santander, Spain
Oh my! The more we see, the more we get it — this is a very, very good place. This classic yet modern city is a hidden jewel. While it is a very popular spot for European tourists, it is barely known elsewhere. There is a unique blending of old and modern worlds here in …
Two Unique Santander Museums
What to do in the rain? Visit museums, of course! First on the day’s agenda was a stop at the post office to mail Absentee Election Ballots to Cobb County. I will not miss an opportunity to vote! We walked into the grand and stately 1915 Oficina Central De Correos de Santander, took a number, …
Mercado de Esperanza
The last week has been rainy, windy, and cool. It’s great for sleeping but not so good for a lot of exploration. First I must add, although I am still under doctor’s care, the condition with my eye is improving and I am feeling much better. Geared up in rainwear and layered clothing, our mission …
The Seas of Santander
I hesitate to admit this: I have been a little under the weather. It’s nothing serious but it is concerning and a huge bother. I am experiencing a recurrence of an issue with my right eye that I first experienced in Santiago, Chile over two years ago. It is painful; it affects my vision but …
Spain with an Asian Flair
We had errands to do today. Yes, this is going to sound a little crass but the truth is I craved a manicure and pedicure. All the walking we do creates caveman feet. Ok, that too was a little graphic as well but factual. Stan said to me, “Yo no necesito un mani/pedi.” Talk about …
Santander
This lovely seaside city has given us a chance to slow down a little bit. With seas on three sides of this North Spain peninsula, it’s difficult for us not to head toward the water as we are always drawn to it and the shoreline here is varied and beautiful. The waters of the Bay …
España!
This is the mid-point in this 6-month journey. We started our trip in June in Portugal, moved on to France, and now, here we are in Spain. We plan to be in Spain until December. I will spare the details of our trip from Pau to Santander. I will simply say that some bus service …
Elegant Seaside Cities
We hesitated about going to Biarritz . . . we thought it might be just another beach town but we had the car . . . so why not? We left Pau in the rain and made our way via a super highway. The roadside scenery looked pretty much like we might be on any …