Day 1- Let the adventure begin

Waiting at San Francisco International Airport for our flight to Atlanta, then onward to Madrid. The adventure begins—next stop, Spain! ✈️🇪🇸

Well, we finally made it to San Sebastián—our home for the next three days!

We left home Sunday morning at 6:30am, and by the time we settled in, it was 10:15pm here in Spain (1:15pm Pacific). A long day of travel, but everything went smoothly. Customs in Madrid was surprisingly quick—less than 10 minutes—even with a small hiccup when my fingerprints wouldn’t scan and I had to check in with an officer.

From there, we took a taxi to the train station and caught a slower train to San Sebastián. It was about a five-hour ride, but honestly, it was perfect—time to relax, nap a little, and take in the scenery.

Arriving in San Sebastián was incredible—the city is absolutely beautiful. After checking into our hotel, we headed straight to the beach and caught a stunning sunset. Then, hungry from the long day, we found a local bar and enjoyed some pintxos and a nice glass of wine.

Our only misstep? Walking back to the hotel in what turned out to be pouring rain—we didn’t realize how hard it was coming down until we were already committed. By the time we got back, we were completely soaked! Hot showers and a cozy end to a long travel day were exactly what we needed.

Can’t wait to explore more of this beautiful town tomorrow. Hasta mañana!Read more