Krabelin Bilbao

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>

Bilbao, the capital of Viscaya in the county, with the nice weather and climate that is milder than in most other parts of the peninsula, rarely falling below freezing in winter or rising above 35 degree C in summer. <br><br>One of the best features of this place is the collection of Museums that exhibit the artifacts that well ...

... the day just walking around the beach, watching dogs play and people run by. We´ve been living off of McDonald´s dollar menu while here to save money and its making us feel sick. HAHA We came back to the hostel to book a hostel in Paris, which turned out to be kind of difficult. We stayed here and talked to our Aussie roommates for awhile. Its so amazing how different our countries are. They have universal health care, they said they don´t know anyone without a job, and they said the ...

... we tried to get a lesson from our hostel but they said the instructor wasn´t available. I think he was hungover because I saw him moping around the hostel. We rented boards and head out to Playa Zuricola, tons of surfers were out and the waves look meanacing. Thank god the dude renting the boards told us where the ...

... black water of the RV, he went to the office to check out only to discover that they were closed for the night. Classic. The rest of the adults had an wonderful time. It was sad to leave San Sebastian. A great city.<br><br>           <br>

... hungry bellies. The next day we got up, hopped on the Euskotren and rode to the end of the line into Bilbao.<br><br>Jenny--<br>We arrived in Bilbao ready to take care of business and then RELAX and forget about trip logistics for a a couple days. At the main train station we tried one more time, in vain, to convince the ticket salesman that bikes on trains were no biggie. Nope, not possible. Then we looked into renting a small ...

... of the experience. On display was a collection of Juan Munoz, and another display of "Surreal Things". All pretty cool. Our favorite things at the Guggenheim (which I love hearing the children say) are the structure itself and surrounding bridges, the sculptures outside, and the permanent display of these huge structures that allow you to walk through them. Me personally, I liked the statues of the Chinese people done by Juan Munoz ... and all his pieces actually. I ...

... my program. I have not even had an opportunity to really meet people here yet. Time is going so quickly. So far my class has been fun. I must admit that I have wanted to sleep in of the mornings, but the class really isn't that bad. The problem is that I am in Spain, and I don't want to have classes...ha ha. However, I guess I am living here for that reason, so I am ok with it. I am becoming very happy with my apartment. It ...

... pride swallowed high, we got up and left. We knew we could get some yummy food if we fought the tapas crowds, but we didn't feel like that tonight. So after looking at a few menus, we decided on a place. A three course dinner that we could live with for $50. Here's the best way to sum up the meal. I'll consider this meal a success is I don't have diarrhea tomorrow. It was the worst meal I've had since....hmmmm. I don't know. I guess I ...

... and Las Arenas where they live. We bar-hopped a few of the nights and had lots of tasty pintxos (pronounced pinchos). They are like tapas but all with a base of a small piece of bread. Met lots of cousins and uncles, all very nice. Everyone was very welcoming. Got to go surfing at a beach called Sopelana, about 10 minutes from Las Arenas. One morning I got to watch a typical rowing race along the Bilbao River, and even from the top of one of the last remaining swing ...