Iain, Breezy’s Father, and Jo came to spend 3 nights with us as part of their Southern Europe tour. Iain had not been over here last year and so there were some considerable changes. An indoor shower definitely met with approval as did the flowers and the sedum roof. Jo explored the valley and helped us find some wild mushrooms. Naturally, we had bought some nice wines and planned some special fodder. Unfortunately we have no control over the weather however the sun shone on the last day providing fantastic views of the mountains. We also had a visit to the Museo des Colporteur locally which was fascinating.
The next 3 nights we all headed to San Sebastian for more food and wine with some walking and culture thrown in. Highlights were a pintxos tour and a restaurant recommended by Peter and Alison in the village.
On the way back we called in with a great skiing mate Mat who was staying with his Aunt Rosie.

Iain’s starter of seafood mouse

Makin a replica Whale fishing boat the traditional way

Pintxos bar

Ferry to San Juan

San sebastian flats above the square

More Pintxos

Aqueduct

At the ferry San Juan

Pintxos prep area

Hams hanging over the bar in San Sebastian

Traditional whaler model

Retro theme park above San Sebastian

Museo des Colporteur

The sun came out to show the mountains

Cheese and quince

Pintxos

Casa Camera Restaurant San Juan

San Juan

Lunch on the helipad at the barn

Yet more pintxos

The bay of San Sebastian

Jo pouring the local wine

The bay of San Sebastian

Lighthouse

Apero in the square

Jo at the waterfall

Coffee time

Museo des Colporteur

Lobster fresh in the sea through a hole in the floor of the restaurant

Makin a replica Whale fishing boat the traditional way

San Juan

Boat builders workshop

Bathroom finished

Museo des Colporteur

Father and favorite Daughter

Lunch on the helipad at the barn

San Sebastian Cathedral

Museo des Colporteur

San Sebastian

Indoor shower

Lobster fresh in the sea through a hole in the floor of the restaurant

Boat builders workshop

Headland west of San Sebastian

Bar front San Sebastian

Before