near the lighthouse

San Sebastian

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July 9th 2006
Well I heard that there is going to be a Bob Dylan concert here, free on the beach, so the plans to leave San Sebastian on the 11th have now been cancelled to accommodate Bob, should be excellent fun. I got up early and headed to the beach for some pilates and fitness, gotta love anywhere where you can be by the waves and hear the surf. I spent the day walking to the opposite end of San Seb ... read more

Europe » Spain » Basque Country » San Sebastián

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more