Santander

I'd met this guy before. He is a retired sailor from the US Navy and he doesn't let you forget it. We were both waiting for the ferry to Santander and I thought the tide might be a problem.

"Of course there's enough water! We landed boats on beaches in the War! Remember?" he said with authority, almost haughtily. Moments later a young Spanish later came over to tell us we will have a bit of a wait. The tide needs to come in more before the boat can dock. The sailor left me without a word and sat looking at his phone.

I walked through a eucalyptus plantation earlier in the day. At times it was like walking through a cough sweet.

Photos - Santander, the capital of Cantabria, at last!...the low ceiling and Romanesque arches create a very special space for prayer in the cathedral... evening fishing by the art gallery...much of old Santander burnt down in 1941 but the wide avenues that replaced it are a delight to stroll around...arriving at Santander by boat...peace and quiet while walking to SantanderRead more