Day 2 - San Sebastián!

Today we started our day with a wonderful breakfast before heading out to explore the city. As we wandered through the streets, the ornate architecture instantly reminded me of Recoleta in Argentina.

We visited the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd (Catedral del Buen Pastor), the main cathedral in San Sebastián. Inaugurated in 1897 and designed in a beautiful Neo-Gothic style, it’s the largest religious building in the city, with a striking 75-meter steeple and an oincredible organ boasting over 9,500 pipes.

From there, we made our way to the iconic María Cristina Bridge, built in 1905. Its elegant design, with four towering obelisks topped by sculptures, makes it one of the most recognizable landmarks in the city.

We then strolled along La Concha Bay, whose name means “The Shell,” perfectly describing its shape. The bay separates the city from the Cantabrian Sea and is home to La Concha Beach, Ondarreta Beach, and Santa Clara Island. The promenade was absolutely beautiful, and we even walked up to the summer home of Queen Maria Christina.

As we were walking back to our hotel, we stopped at a small restaurant to enjoy a coffee and tea—and the timing couldn’t have been better. Just as we settled in under the awning, another downpour began. We sat there, warm drinks in hand, watching the rain fall …. a perfect, peaceful moment to end the our walk.

In the early evening, we met up with our friend Kerri, who will be volunteering with us in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port at the pilgrim office. We wandered into the old town to enjoy tapas and some lovely wine—great food, even better conversation.

Now it’s time to rest so we can explore more tomorrow. Buenas noches!Read more