I managed to get the key stuck in the door of the apartment, and it took me ages to work out that I'd made a stupid mistake. Meanwhile, I panicked and imagined all sorts of scenarios, and had worked out the Spanish I needed to call a locksmith. When I finally worked out the error of my ways, it was such a relief I had to go drink a glass of wine and eat some tapas for my very belated lunch. Lesson learned ... think the situation through and don't panic. It always works out well in the end.
Then I went for a lovely walk up Monte Urgull, see the photographs below, a bit of a climb but well worth it for the view and a great little museum in the old castle. Puts a different perspective on various wars, as it was the English pounding San Sebastián during a few conflicts. Looking at the hills in the background makes me a little nervous about the Camino.
Finally I met Maria Eugenia, she's very friendly. While she speaks excellent English, she believes in the immersion method of learning Spanish, so I got the odd explanation in English but that's all. Part of my panic this morning was Maria's absense, I should have known she was just with her family and boyfriend.
This photograph shows the Basque flag, I have been asked a few times about Scottiah independence and the referendum, the Basque are watching the developments and will await the outcome with keen interest. It's a link I had not considered, they see that a successful outcome would pave the way for expressions of Basque independence from Spain. I do plan to work out my opinion and arguments in Spanish, as I am sure the questions will come again.
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