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Let's see, Spain, San Sebastian (double word score) and Sun! Last nights break in the weather continued through all day today and we took advantage by walking everywhere. After starting the morning with some great bites at one of the bars (egg on baguette and Jamon with blue cheese) we walked up Monte Urgull which was a one point fortified to defend the city and was the site of the french surrender during one of the border conflicts in the early 1800's. Today it's a big park with fantastic views of the surrounding area. We walked all over and around the hill, and then headed across the bay to take the funicular up the other peak that guards the harbor entrance before walking back to find lunch.

Weather is still holding after lunch so we walked the other way and checked out the 3rd beach which is where most of the surfing seems to be happening and it's also the home to some intresting buildings that were inspired by the large granite blocks that are used to build the breakwater on the jetty and along the river that cuts through town.

Tonight it's off to dinner at Arzak and as far as I know the the first Michelin starred place I've eaten, let alone 3 star Michelin although I'm confident that Alinea would be on that list if Michelin covered Chicago. More on that later in a dedicated post, but for now I'm updating pictures as time permits here http://thebriankdotnet.smugmug.com/Travel/Spain/12061698_9ZyFJ#857547138_CHSYy

So far about 50 uploads and I'll add more as time permits since the free internet access here is a bit slow on the upload.