Over the past few weeks, we had a chance to enjoy a pair of fun adventures outside. The first was a visit to the outdoor sculpture museum Chillida Leku (4 September). We had been there once before for a special concert event last summer, but we wanted to return and experience the museum at our own pace.
The museum is a bit out of town and, while it can be accessed via train and bus, the most convenient way is by car. This time we went with our friends Ploy and Carlos who drove there. Neither had been before, so it was fun to experience the museum from new perspectives; especially because Carlos, as a local, grew up knowing the Chillida name, and Ploy, who is Thai, knew very little about the artist.
The museum grounds are a large open space sprinkled with sculptures, providing the opportunity to enjoy the art as the artist intended:
Chillida created large scale abstract pieces that focused on the theory of space and how it is perceived and conveyed. It was a beautiful day and we had the place practically to ourselves, which made for some fun photo opportunities:
We enjoyed walking around, the fresh air and sun, and the overall peaceful environment of the museum. Afterwards, we enjoyed lunch at a local golf club. It was good to be out and about taking advantage of the good weather and a covid-safe activity.
Stay safe and healthy,
Shana & Jeff
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