Some of the scenery on our six hour train ride to San Sebastián
Not great pictures through dirty windows while flying down the tracks
Starting to climb and see snow
On top snow blowing sideways
Coming down the other side
This beautiful country is what I see when I picture the Basque culture
Arrival at San Sebastián train station
First view of San Sebastian
Our Hotel de Londres y de Inglatera
facing a gorgeous view of Concha beach
We checked in and headed along the Conch promenade looking for lunch
"If any one aspect is typical of the city, it has to be the Concha promenade. This is a bay on the coast of Gipuzkoa, shell-shaped as indicated by its name in Spanish, home in a semi-circle to the Ondarreta and Concha beaches; it runs from Mount Igeldo to Mount Urgull and has an Island in the centre, Santa Clara.
The famous white railings that skirt the entire promenade, work of Juan Rafael Alday, have become the single best-known feature of San Sebastián. You can enjoy the promenade in different ways: on foot, by bike, up on the promenade itself or simply by walking along the beach. At low tide you can even make your way along the sand from Ondarreta to the Concha.
Looking toward Mount Igeldo
Looking toward Mount Urgull
Found lunch here
beautiful view of the beach
Back along the promenade toward the old town
City Hall
Entry into the old port city
Basilica of Santa Maria
Baroque, built in the second half of the 18th century. This is the third church built on this site. The first two were destroyed by fires that broke out in the old city, as well as the continuous military conflicts that took place in the city. The church is situated under the castle of Urgull, which was an objective of all those wishing to dominate the city.
The main altar, by Diego de Villanueva
Altar of St. Pius V, with an image of St. Joseph on top
Cavaille-Coll organ (1862)
On the side of the Basilica
The sculpture was made by the artist Dora Salazar and depicts a woman carrying bricks, as a symbol of the reconstruction of the city.
It honors civilians who lived in San Sebastián during the burning and rebuilding of the city in 1813.
Church of San Vicente (More on this later)
Coffee break at Fusion on Constitucion Square
We found a hat shop while wandering around the old town. Not quite right.
I like this one. It's mine.
Back outside enjoying the gorgeous day
Spring tulips
Love these lamp posts. The lamp posts and balustrade along the promenade are beautiful.
Headed back to the hotel for a little rest before our tapas tour.
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