San Sebastian - What can I say about San Sebastian, just look at it, it is beautiful. It is also well known for its Basque cuisine, which should appeal to Melanie. The Basque use a lot of paprika, lamb, and various meats. They are also famous for fish stews, and can you really beat a good fish stew? I don't think so, the food sounds great hearty but lots of flavour. As far as any fascinating buildings or monuments, there isn't much to consider, as the city was burnt down in the early 1800's buy British and Portuguese troops after a siege of the French.
Bilbao - capital of the Basque region is home to one of the Guggenheim museums, and probably the best known Guggengeim museum for it's architecture. The Guggenheim Museums are dedicated to modern - contemporary art, and I am not one that really appreciates modern art. However, given the fact that this is where the best is supposed to be, I should probably have a look. They are supposed to have a giant metal spider there so that should be interesting, maybe not the Mona Lisa or magnificent fresco, but interesting.Pamplona is near by as well, but the running of the bulls is not until July, so I will probably not be around at the time, but it would be on heck of an experience unless I got gouged. More from Spain coming soon.
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