Mathematics and its seemingly universal laws, can be used to explain virtually all known and unknown physical aspects of our tiny planet and what lies beyond. Yet for 99.9999999 % of the time, and for 99.9999999% of the living population, at any given time, we only need to know how many fingers, toes and thumbs we possess to get by.
Barely over the border with France, San Sebastian WeCamp becomes our watering hole for three nights. Give ourselves a thumbs up for getting here in what is record time for us. With temperatures hovering again in the mid thirties, a day of rest is on the cards. A lazy morning rounded off with a pre-lunch game of table tennis. The table is on a slope. To keep it level, long legs one end, short legs the other. How did they know to expect us?
We spend the afternoon poolside. Play a game of in and out. Wet and dry. Hot and cold. Perfect.
San Telmo Museum is today’s (Saturday) go-to. We’re eager to discover more about the Basque region. What better way, than by starting with a spot of lunch. Every narrow street seems filled to overflowing with Pintxos establishments. That’s BIG tapas to you and me.
We’re hoping to discover more about ETA and its role in trying to gain independence for the Basque people. The front facade of the new entrance block looks as if it’s pot-marked with bullet holes . . . is that a good sign . . . ?
The museum is housed in a converted monastery. The cloisters and church in immaculate condition.
The museum and audio guide underwhelm. Lack of English info and uninventive displays. ETA and the Basque struggle for freedom hardly get a mention.
We step back out into the elegant walkways.
One hundred and ten years ago the British laid siege to San Sebastian and finally ousted the French on September 9th. Today the sound of a pipe band echoes around every street to commemorate that event.
We do too . . . and make our way back to camp.
Hello both.
Looks like you are having a really good time, now you have reached San Sebastian. It’s so long ago that I went, but I do remember that I absolutely loved it.
The museum, church and cloisters look fabulous.
I definitely didn’t know about the British laying seige to San Sebastian, but I do know the song the pipers are playing. Didn’t we sing that in music lessons at KN, Brian?
Great picture of you both. Enjoy the table tennis and the pool.
We’re going to stay in a cottage near Weston Super Mare for 4 nights soon, followed by 4 nights with our old college friends in Dorchester. We’ll take our bikes, but the weather forecast doesn’t look great.
We thought we might get to see you, whilst we were down, but half expected you’d be away. A shame, but we must catch up again soon.
Thinking about your trip up into the Atlas Mountains in2018. Is it really 5 years ago? Horrendus earthquake SW of Marrakesh has killed many hundreds of people and flattened many of the remote villages in the mountains.
I’ll keep looking at your blog as I’m feeling much better now.
Enjoy the next few days of your trip.
Paul and Kath xxx
Hi Paul & Kath – great to hear from you. I know that tune too Paul, but I can’t remember singing it at KN, although I know you have a much better memory than me, so I’ll take your word for it. We hope the weather for your trip down south allows you to get out and about and we MUST meet soon before it’s wheelchairs and cocoa time :-). We keep up with the news while away and we’re really saddened by the earthquake. I’m getting used to missing the US Open each year, but managed a few of the highlights and was hugely delighted that Novak won. I stayed up until 1am listening to the second set. So pleased to hear you’re feeling so much better Paul. We’re in Santander today and tomorrow. The weather has turned and we’re sitting out hours of thunder, lightening and torrential rain. 🙁 Much love B&Mxx