Beginning

I have been in San Sebastian for over a week now and everyday it has gotten better. Each day here their is something new to see and I continue having new experiences where I am creating everlasting memories. This city continues to get more and more beautiful every time, if that is even possible. Everyday I start my day by biking along the beach, which is quite beautiful to see. Overall, so far San Sebastian has been beautiful and I can not wait to see what else it has to offer.

Mount Igueldo

We started off our trip for the day by meeting by the beach before heading over to Mount Igueldo. Starting off with this view was beautiful and is something all of us continue to admire. Mount Igueldo is beautiful and has a lot to offer. It’s main attraction is a rollercoaster which is 100 years old. This rollercoaster is hand operated and gives you a great view. Going in we were all a little scared to ride a rollercoaster that was so old, but this was a great experience. The rollercoaster itself was something I really enjoyed as well as the view you got to see along with it. This park had many other rides to ride as well.

To get up to Mount Igueldo you have to take a funicular ride to the top. There is still plenty to walk around on Mount Igueldo. Walking around it has a beautiful view with a lot to see, every corner you went you would see someone taking a picture which just shows you have beautiful this attraction really is. It has an amazing view, many attractions/rides, food, and many other things to see. On the top they also have a little, cute souvenir store which a few of us stopped in and bought stuff from.

The food was also great. They had your average concession stands that had popcorn, soda, cotton candy, etc. But they also had more unique and hand made food as well. I ended up getting churros and a fruit tart, which were both amazing.

Combs of the Wind

After leaving Mount Igueldo, we headed over to see Combs of the Wind, which is located right on the beach. So this walk consisted of us all walking along the beach and admiring it. This was not a long walk but there was so much to see on this walk.

The Combs of the Wind have a lot of history with them that we learned. There are three sculptures that are located at the end of La Concha Beach. All three of these sculptures are in different locations but close together and are all slightly different. These sculptures are positioned in this way for many certain reasons. They are where the city ends and the water begins. Walking to the Combs of the Wind it is very common to get splashed by a wave. There are 3 cement blocks on the ground that represent these sculptures. When stepped on and off is what causes water and waves to surface.

All of these sculptures can represent many things. One big thing we talked about is how these three sculptures can represent the past, future, and the present. The statue in the back would represent the past because you can not get to it on land meaning you can not touch it. Which is what the past is, you can not go back in time or change anything. The only one of land and you can touch would represent the present. Since this in ongoing and you are in the moment. The sculpture to the side, kind of in eye’s view but you can not quite get to would be the future. Since the future, especially for college students is something we constantly think about. But this is also something we can not physically touch it is something you just have to wait for. This is a perfect example of how people focus on the past and future too much and do not focus on the present moment. They are thinking about the things they can not control or change instead of being in the present and enjoying the moment.

Closing

Overall, this day in San Sebastian was very beautiful and we were able to accomplish a lot. From my own activities of biking in the morning, going to the beach later in the day and dinner. As a group we experienced a lot and were able to learn a lot. These two sights were amazing to see and will be something I will remember. San Sebastian has so much to offer and I am so excited for what I will experience along the rest of this trip and the memories that come along with it! Even though I have not been here for even two weeks yet, I can say taking this trip abroad has been one of the best decisions I have made. This has given me many new experiences that I would not have been able to have if I did not do this. It also has given me many friends and memories that I will always cherish!