Sat 23rd Sep – Day 24 - Tour Day 8 - San Sebastián, Pearl of the Cantabrian Coast

Another wet day on the agenda, although the forecast I saw, didn’t mention rain. Saw a partial rainbow earlier this morning.

We got away on time (0900) and were soon on the highway heading for France. I had one of the front seats' today.

Light rain most of the way to Biarritz, home to the rich and famous. We turned off the highway about 0945, for our  tour in Biarritz.

First up was a visit to view the lighthouse and view of the ocean.

The propeller of the Frans Hals 

After that we went into the town centre and were shown where we had to meet at 11:25am.

I ran into Lorna & Heather and we all had a coffee together, before heading back to the meeting place and heading back to the bus.

I also caught up with Joy. Her lip is healing nicely.  A very funny lady.

All back on the bus by 11:45 and on to Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

Our lunch establishment

We all met up again at 2:20, to go back to the bus

14:50 and we were back in Spain and the sun is still shining.

After we arrived back at the hotel, I decide to go for a walk down the street to the Miramar Palace.  It isn't open for visits inside the building but the grounds are lovely. Fabulous ocean views of Monte Igueldo, Monte Urgull and the Santa Clara Island.

Out front, visitors walk around on the grounds admiring the flowering plants in the beds or sit on benches or on the lawn to leisurely enjoy the ocean views of Monte Igueldo, the Santa Clara island, and Monte Urgull.  

After wandering around there, I then walked back up the hill to the hotel. Slow and steady. Certainly got a heart workout. :)

Once back at the hotel, I decide to have a wine and read the latest edition of "Variety", seeing San Sebastián is hosting the Film Festival. After that I decided to have a light 'bar' meal with a 2nd wine.

a small part of the bar eating area.

Heather & Lorna came downstairs and also decide to have something to eat.  After chatting etc, we went our seperate ways, me to pack up for our departure tomorrow.

Our coach, after Vitor spent an hour or so, cleaning it this afternoon.  He was washing it when I went for my walk and was still washing it when I returned 2 hours later.

We depart for Pamplona and Barcelona tomorrow at 8am and it's almost 10pm now, so goodnight all.