Bilbao (Getxo)

We arrived Sunday evening and the captainere was closed so we tied up to the visitors dock for the night.

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We set out for a little sight seeing around Bilbao. Unfortunately, this church was not open.

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We walked along the Nervion River which runs through Bilbao. There were many nice pedestrian bridges, like this one to cross over.

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The following is the famous Vizcaya Bridge which was built in 1893.  People and cars are transported on the lower gondola.  You can also take an elevator to the top span.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vizcaya_Bridge

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Teresa on top of the Vizcaya Bridge.  It was a warm sunny day.

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The Bay of Biscay off in the horizon

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I do get in some pictures.

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A refreshing cider after a lot of walking.

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Two Lagoons passing in the night?. Our friends (Toomey family) from Les Sables d’Olonne arrived in Bilbao and tied up in front of us.  They are their way to the Mediterranean for the winter.

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The locals love the beach on a hot sunny day.  Don’t let them fool you, the water is still cold.

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There was a medieval festival in the old town with plenty of local food to eat.

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Teresa is ready to go home.  We had to find our way through all of the narrow cobblestone streets.

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