Just after nine last night, we could smell the mouthwatering aromas of cooking, wafting across from the nearby homes. Then a short walk out into the warm air, meeting just an elderly couple, with whom we exchanged a buenas noches.
This morning a pretty vista greeted us. The early sun, lit the fir tree clad mountains, the sky above, a washed blue. The caramel sand waited patiently for the sun to creep across it. Our journey today took us past Bilbao, the traffic heavy near the port. There were lots of English vehicles around, so we presumed the car ferry from England had not long arrived.
After lunch, we stopped at a beautiful cove at Galizano. It was both quiet and idyllic, with only a smattering of sunbathers. The rocks to the sides, rose above, eucalyptus trees perched precariously of them, towering up through the giant pampas grasses that sat with them. We stayed for an hour, walking out onto the rocks, and then laying on the warm fine sand, allowing it to mould around our bodies.
Tonight we are staying at Santillana Del Mar, which is on the Santiago walking route. The aire is at the top of the town, with views across the surrounding countryside.
We stayed here last year, so we know how interesting the nearby town is. We will take a walk down into it in the morning, for a quick look around before we leave. We will probably travel only a few miles further on tomorrow.
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