Bilbao, City Bus Tour

The sky showcased an interplay of overcast conditions with occasional bursts of sunlight breaking through.

With the thermostat expertly repaired, we wandered through the charming narrow lanes of historic Bilbao. Eventually, we settled ourselves at a restaurant in Plaza Nueva to relish Pintxos and savor coffee.

On the opposite side of the Nervión River, we procured tickets for a ride aboard the Hop-on-Hop-off City Bus. This 40-minute excursion offered us a sweeping overview of the city's key attractions and landmarks. We opted for a second round to ensure no hidden gems escaped our notice, securing seats on the upper deck's front row. This privileged spot provided the perfect angle for capturing stunning photos and videos.

Our collective enthusiasm was fueled by the captivating sights we encountered, leaving us eagerly anticipating the forthcoming two days of in-depth exploration in Bilbao. The city's immaculate streets and well-preserved structures left a lasting impression. The images below will eloquently fill in the finer details.

Before returning to the apartment, we picked up a selection of breakfast items. To my surprise, the "Find My" app on my laptop indicated my phone's location was about 5 miles away in a suburb.

Kurt and I promptly hailed an Uber and set off for the specified location without hesitation. Regrettably, our search yielded no results. Given the app's approximate location, the area was surrounded by three-story apartment buildings, rendering it plausible that the phone could be in any of them.

In a display of kindness, the Uber driver contacted his dispatch office on my behalf. It was confirmed that yesterday's driver, Pedro Manuel, was unaware of the abandoned phone and wallet—subsequent passengers were likely the ones to have taken them.

Although our return home was marked by disappointment and empty hands, we did manage to stop by the Bilbao Police Lost & Found to report the incident. The police personnel displayed utmost professionalism, albeit with a limited grasp of English. This circumstance afforded me a 45-minute exercise in practicing my Mexican Spanish!

As night descended, we treated ourselves to more Pintxos and indulged in wine at a different restaurant in Plaza Nueva. The flavors were exquisite and left a lasting culinary impression.

Our agenda for tomorrow involves visiting the iconic Guggenheim Museum, followed by a cable car ascent to Mount Artxanda for an aerial perspective of the cityscape.Læs mere