Good Morning San Sebastian (Donostia in Basque)

Nothing strengthens my faith in humanity more than travel. Maybe I'm just lucky, but everyone, from my awesome first host in Madrid, Antonio, to cab drivers, baristas, train conductors and random strangers, to my next host, Pablo, in San Sebastian, have been very gracious and filled with life and humor. Spain, a 15th century imperial power that conquered the world, has ossified into a genteel culture that knows how to be human.

The view from Pablo's balcony in San Sebastian (Donostia)

Views from the 7 hour train ride.

Now I'm off to paint…good or bad, I'll show you the results.