Reading and Roaming
WHY CORDOBA When we arrived here yesterday and took a short walk in the old town, we saw large group after large group of tourists (not Americans, but Spanish, Asian, and others) following the voice or the flag of their guide. The town was busy and, so seemingly touristy, we wondered why Cordoba was on …
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One of the fun things about walking around Bilbao, particularly along the river promenade, is seeing the sculpture works and the different styles of bridge that link the two parts of the city. Here are a few we enjoyed as we strolled along the Nervion River. Sirgueras are women who pulled boats along the estuary …
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GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM Designed by Frank Gehry, opened in 1997, Guggenheim Bilbao is now known the world over. It was an instant hit in a city that before then was much more industrial and not a must-see tourist destination. The Guggenheim Foundation was looking for a site in Europe for a second museum and had been …
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GETTING TO BILBAO The destination for the day was Bilbao, but we went there via two interesting towns and a local winery. The morning was cold to start (only about 55 degrees), but by noontime, the temperature was above 70. GEOPARK IN ZUMAIA A short distance from San Sebastián is the town of Zumaia, population …
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