Update on the cider place

Well the visit to the sideria was really interesting, and fun. They make cider In a very traditional way, with no artificial additives or preservatives - the final product is very cloudy, strong and with a more acidic taste than we are used to,  however it's a taste I could easily get used to.  

Dinner was unique .... they bring out platters to share knives and forks, no plates to use as you just eat communally from the same platter. Double dipping, what's that ? Crumbs all over the table, who cares ? It started off with tortilla with bacalao, salted cod, then a white fish and pimientos dish with fired onions, both of these were really good. However then they brought out what must have been 1kg of rare beef, on a platter, sliced thickly, for each two people ! Possibly the best beef I have ever tasted, we nearly finished ours but couldn't quite manage it. Followed by cheese, quince paste, biscotti and fresh chestnuts to crack and eat, somewhat full at the end. 

However the most interesting, and enjoyable, aspect to the meal is that it was help yourself to cider, straight from the barrel, as much as you want. In what other country could you do that and not have people passed out under the table ? No-one was drunk, lots of merriment but nothing messy. With a wide cross section of nationalities at the table, we were all amazed. 

It was a late night, so this morning was that typical Spanish breakfast, strong coffee and a large, fresh, chocolate croissant ;-)

OK enough about food, I do more than just eat here, although it is one of the pleasant aspects about San Sebastián ! Attached a few photographs from today's hike up Monte Igelda, to the castle and amusement park at the top. 

A great sculpture park

The view from near the top of the hill

Beach tents for hire, and the drama of soccer