San Sebastian

Rob and I are now hanging out in San Sebastian for a few days just to rest. Sitting on the beach when it's not pissing down with rain and hanging out in our hostel making crazy meals or window shopping when it is not sunny. We are having a good time. Yesterday afternoon the sun was out so we took our chance and went swimming! It was great. We swum out to this platform where they had a slide that you could slide down right in the middle of this big bay.
Yesterday morning there was a big row boat race in the bay, there were so many people around the town pier and the bay itself. The red team won (because red goes faster of course!) and their fans were so excited!!
Just after the race Rob and I were walking around and noticed that riot police were setting up. An hour later the protest started. We were not exactly sure what it was about - I think it is something to do with the people around this region and how they don't want to be a part of Spain. Anyway it was pretty crazy. Riot police shooting rubber bullets at head level and people getting taken away by the ambulance. Rob and I just spent an hour or so in a hostel and kept our heads down until the worst was over then we went and sat on the beach.
Afterwards it was quite strange.... everyone seemed so used to it that it didn't bother them.... they just kept on doing what they were doing...never mind the police! :)
We have had lots of fun here.... it is a nice place and it looks like the sun might shine today so off we go to enjoy it.
Love to you all,
Acushla.