Got up early as heading to theme park. Had brekkie and got to the train station only to be told that the park was closed. Most disappointing! Weren't really sure what to do as I've been cultured out and seen the sights of Madrid. Arth however fancied seeing them so a day of separate ways was decided on. Arth set off Rough Guide in hand as I promptly got back into bed as hadn't slept well. Slept til midday and got up to have a wander about the local area. Looked i...

Seemed very early to get up but had the train to catch at 8 30. For once wasn't raining on the trip to the station and was relieved as didn't want wet backpack. Boarded train and some girls had put their luggage in our seats so thinking no more of it moved to some other spare ones. Settled in as the train pulled away. Ticket guy came around a bit later and seemed irrationally upset that we weren't in our reserved seats (not even together but opposite on the aisle...

Woke up and not so lucky with the weather today. Arth determined to climb Mount Urgull (essentially a hill but declared a mountain by me!) so off we set in the wind and rain. Really nice walk, even if uphill and has a cool castle on top and a massive statue of Saint Sebastian/Jesus depending on who you ask. Had a good explore up the top and headed down. From the noise we assumed that there was a festival of sorts going on and halfway down could see a boat race wa...

Somehow managed to sleep in til 11 30, only possible in this hostel where it's rare to go to bed before 4am! Saw that it was sunny so woke Arth up and headed for the beach. Spent the first half hour being determinedly British and waiting for huge grey cloud to clear. Finally did and had a great afternoon lying on the beach and enjoying the sunshine. Went in the sea but waves a little big (according to Arth they were baby waves but they went over my head!) so not...

Woke early for the bus and felt surprisingly awake even with lack of sleep. Last bus journey today and felt a little sad. Watched Pirates of the Caribbean and really enjoyed it. Also had a bonus stop in Burgos. Has the 3rd largest cathedral in Spain so had a potter around inside. Really feeling cathedral-ed out as they say on Busabout so was only a brief visit. Got a very good sarnie for lunch and got back on the bus. Couple of Friends epsiodes later and we arriv...