Hotel Nh Palacio De Oriol Bilbao

... our first surfing destination to dip a toe or two into a deserted Atlantic which Lym thoroughly enjoyed, however which led Annabelle to looking like an extra from a B-grade vampire movie; this following her surfboard and her face becoming rather intimate. Enough for one day, onward to our campsite at historic Santillana del Mar.<br>

... to the Guggenhiem and took some photos, but left the visit for tomorrow.<br><br>Friday, October 16, 2009 <br><br>Today was a full day. Did the Guggenhiem, went up the "Funicular" up the moutain, found a nice &#8220;asador&#8221; (grilling) restaurant, took a nap and made it out for pinchos (not to be confused with &#8220;pinches&#8221;). Pinchos is the Basque version of tapas. Stopped at 5 places and had ...

We drove from Madrid, got a bit lost trying to find Lurdea. We thought it is a name of a village but it is not it is just the name of the Hotel/Casa Rural.<br><br>The place is amazing. Located in the hills above Bermeo, with magnificent view of the ocean. It is clean (like really clean) and has the air of a relaxing boutique hotel.<br>

... for thousands of year the history of the City and Spain As a whole. <br><br>Guggenheim Museum<br>Museo de Bellas Artes<br>Basque Museum<br>La Ría Maritime Museum<br>Museo Taurino (Bullfighting Museum)<br>Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro (Museum of Sacred Art)<br>Museo de Reproducciones Artísticas (Museum of Artistic Reproductions ...

... and surprisingly complimented by the outrageous Frank Gehry architecture. <br><br>Bilbao is a real life catalog of the work of world renowned architects, with Frank Gehry´s Guggenheim as the cover story. The juxtaposition and often complementary nature of the neoclassical, traditional Basque, and extremely modern architecture gives Bilbao a unique feel and makes it an aesthetically exciting city to walk (or ride) around ...

... the tube to head to camping Soplena. After the blow out in Ibiza we thought we'd keep it cheap and camp. The plan was to spend a few days here, then head to San Sebastien and then into France.<br><br>Camping Sopelana - DONT STAY HERE! Although the beach it is is AMAZING and beautiful, the campsite here is not. It's dirty, dirty, dirty and really ...

... I realize that as happy as I am with the food here, my bro-in-law Ron would HATE IT. All Spanish drinks and food dishes are very ripe with vinegar (a taste Ron hates). So, note to you Ron, pack your own food if you are ever out this way! A funny little interaction with Ella during our lunch. The place was full of nice artwork on the walls. Like some of the beaches here, the artwork has a fair amount of bare breasts ... which fascinates my little girl to no end. She ...

... day. I have also been eating a very small breakfast. For those of you who know me well---this is really different. I have also been soaking up every second with every person I can. This means I am doing something at all times. It has become rather exhausting. I also have been to the beach a lot. I haven't really laid in the sun yet, but I have been doing other things. One day, I went to a beach and I was the only person ...

I am really in Rome right now, but I have a day of R&amp;R and a free computer to take over. so I guess its time to do some updating, after all it has only been a month. so with out further adieu......... Bilbao, is in the north of Spain on the Atlantic coast in an area known as Basque Country. the vast majority of the people consider themselves different from your ordinary Spaniards. they have their own language, style, and ...

... from the Spanish, with a separate language as well. (I learned more by reading The Basque History of the World.) I found it a fascinating read, especially having been there. Thank you Mikel, Elena, Iker and Itziar for taking very good care of me while visiting. The warm hospitality was greatly appreciated! Last stop was to Barcelona, in Catalunya. Another region of Spain that is not really Spanish. It has its own language as well, though now most also speak ...