Roh was awake early and off for a run the few kilometres to the next much larger town of Bermeo, apparently witnessing a pretty spectacular sunrise. Once he was back we all strolled into town as the locals were in full swing cleaning up after last nights festivities. The boys braved the water for a swim ... the water temperature seemed pleasant enough but outside was too brisk for me! The walk back along the old wall bordering the rocky waters edge , looking bac...

Awoke to an overcast cool morning as we packed up to leave San Sebastián. With the help of our GPS meandered our way across the city and up to Mount Igeldo to take in the views back across La Concha, Santa Clara island and the city. Still quite spectacular despite the heavy mist. And, although not yet open as was only about 9.30 am, the old fashioned amusement park with its dodgem cars, roller coaster and carousel was quite atmospheric. An old funicular railway...

After a sleep in, made our own brekkie and once Roey had sorted out some banking issues we walked into the old town area in time for our 11 am walking tour. Had time for a phone chat with Grandma for her birthday and a quick coffee on the Boulevard. Our guide for the two hour journey, Inglio, was exceptional. We learnt so much, not just about the history of San Sebastián but also the Basque people, their language and culture. Very interesting. I was under the i...

Continental buffet breakfast in the American Diner at our hotel before packing up and heading off for first day of driving. It takes a while to become comfortable with the car, the roads, other vehicles... not to mention the GPS ..and the tolls! We seemed no longer on a motorway and we were paying the first of five tolls for the day and we only drove about 220kms in total! Needless to say we probably weren’t always in the correct lane...credit card didn’t a...