We’d like to say it’s hard to believe another year has gone by, but let’s face it – time marches on whether we want it to or not. And while 2025 made us want to shout, “Stop the World, I Want to Get Off!” – and perhaps we even said it out loud a few times – we are grateful for the adventures we experienced this past year.
We are enjoying the extended holiday season in San Sebastian, which won’t end until January 7. It all started on November 28 when the city ceremoniously turned on the festive lights, which included a drone show over La Concha Bay. This year’s show was more impressive than last year’s, although we, and the rest of the crowd, were disappointed it only lasted ten minutes:
The Christmas market has great food options, and they have been delicious – lots of baked goods and sweets to savor.
We’ve had a few good weather days that allowed us to take long walks, including on the beach:
One new fun activity was a candlelit concert in the city’s aquarium auditorium. The setting was more mesmerizing than the quartet’s tribute to Queen:
We had hoped to include a photo from Santo Tomas, the December 21 celebration that recreates the day farmers came to town to sell their products and pay their rent to the landowners. We had not been here to enjoy it in several years. Unfortunately, the weather was awful. While we ventured out to get a bite at one of the “talo” stands (a rustic sandwich with the local sausage), the crowds were massive and the rain was relentless, so we gave up and came home before we were completely soaked.
We have been busy planning our 2026 travels and we look forward to sharing them with you. We are expecting visitors as well.
Wishing you all a healthy, joyous, and adventurous year!
Hasta pronto,
Shana & Jeff
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