I ended up staying in Santander for a few days. The camping ground was bit out of the town, above a cliff and a rather spectacular beach that looked a bit like Tamarama in Sydney.
Spectacular Walk
The path into the main part of the town passed a public golf course. I took the path into town over the days of my stay. There were always I lot of people on the path and there were always people playing golf. It seems that people in Santander have a lot of time on their hands. I suspect many are retired.
Belgium Cyclist
One the other people at the camp site was a Belgium cyclist. His plan was to head into the mountains and find a small village in which to base himself and do day rides through the mountains. I thought that was a bit odd, but I guess there aren’t too many hills in Belgium.
Restaurant
I found a really good restaurant on the main beach. I ended up having some long lunches there, using the internet and reading. The place was always full.
Walk in the city
I look a couple of longer walks through the city. It seemed reasonably prosperous, albeit I did wander into some shabby parts.
Cool Water
When I did go for a swim. I found that water a bit cool. I guess I am showing my age.
European Football
The European Football Championships were being telecast during my stay. The locals didn’t seem to be too interested in the games involving Germany, France, Portugal, Wales etc.
Spain had been knocked out in the Round of 16 in the week before.
The only time they seemed to take any interest in a game was when there a penalty shootout as was the case in game between France and Germany.
Three Wheeled Morgan
On the day I was leaving, a bloke driving Three Wheel Morgan sports ‘car’ also left the camping site. He had his wife in campervan and three other blokes on Adventure bikes in his party. Riding around Europe on that machine looked to be a hoot.
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