Backdoor to Spain

Departing Biarritz for San Sebastian, we caught the train to Hendaye and then walked around to the local line to San Sebastian. Somewhere along the way we crossed over the border... an international train trip for 1.45 euros!

We visited 2 local churches, the 16 century gothic San Vicente and the 18 century baroque Santa Maria but both were closed for renovation. It was a very interesting walk through the old city. We checked out the famous beaches, especially La Concha.

We had a wonderful visit to the Buen Pastor Cathedral. it was late afternoon and the sun shining through the stained glass windows reflected incredible coloured patterns onto the stone walls. It was very symbolic as the colours shimmered on the religious icons.

Outside the cathedral, the kids were out of school and all public space was now the local playground. A side door of the cathedral became a makeshift goal as a local soccer kids' soccer team´practised their goal kicking.