Even though it is rainy the city is beautiful. There are two perfect crescent beaches: the smaller one for surfers; the larger and calmer one for swimmers. The sand on both beaches is golden and they open onto the Bay of Biscay — southern England is somewhere out there beyond the horizon. The streets — most of which are pedestrian — are lined with camellia trees just now coming into bloom. Few buildings are higher than five or six stories, and every apartment appears to have a balcony.
Last night’s dinner was superb and tonight we are going to a Michelin starred restaurant, Dani Lopez. Even the street food is good.
Today’s sights included the Kursaal Concert Center (two large glass cubes), San Telmo Museum (varied exhibits including the largest Neapolitan crèche I have seen), the old cathedral and the new one, walks along the two beautiful beaches.
I have a cold and was pleased I could navigate the pharmacy as well as I did; hoping Spanish drugs chase away this cold.
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