The North coast of Spain

But firstly you have to like this - says it all really

Anyway back to Santiago de Compostela. We visit the famous cathedral where lots and lots and lots of happy walkers are gathered in the courtyard

Regal buildings

As we head East there are Camino walkers everywhere

And the Camino trail itself

We stay at a town on the Camino trail

Then w head to Bilbao - home of the famous Guggenheim museum. It does not disappoint. Stunning architecture that is impossible to capture on camera.

So having had our shot of culture we do a short hop down the road to San Sebastián where there is a shot of culture of a different kind

It is quite incongruous to see determined Camino walkers with their packs and walking sticks walking at a determined pace on the promenade next to all the topless sunbathers on the beach who are - dare I say it - “ basqueing “ in the sun !

And to finish off on that note from the ladt post where I talked about “ The rain in Spain staying mainly on the plain “ Well as per below it appears that in San Sebastián at least -

“ The Cranes in Spain stay Mainly in the Lane “

And to finish the early morning view from our hotel balcony

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