Dinosaurs 2,111 Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 On 12/02/2018 at 18:44, mushroom said: Second what TOMO says here and add if you like good food San Sebastian is very very nice for gormet Scran Expand Mushy. San Sebastian is one of the places were staying bud so will look forward to that ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dinosaurs 2,111 Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 On 12/02/2018 at 18:55, TOMO said: thats the way to do it...little drives....we made mistakes in the past trying to go to far......did you see them wierd little barn shed things that are on stilts up in galicia...nearly every house had them Expand Tommo. Yeah we saw quite a few in different places locals told us it was where they used to store there grain & harvest & animal feed to keep it away from rats etc. You see so much more when you go off the beaten track & tourist routes ? atb 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dinosaurs 2,111 Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 My wife tends to plan the route & book b&b’s small hotels etc & just tells me nxt days destination as my geographical knowledge is shocking & tbf she does a bloody good job ? Atb 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 13,268 Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) On 12/02/2018 at 19:16, Dinosaurs said: Mushy. San Sebastian is one of the places were staying bud so will look forward to that ? Expand Have a look online, find a nice place and book your table now, to ensure you get one Found these places below, I've heard of a couple (they WILL be expensive). https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g187457-San_Sebastian_Donostia_Province_of_Guipuzcoa_Basque_Country.html In Basque country, in bars they have this thing called pinchos. Basically it's an item of food (usually on bread but can also just be on a small plate) with a large cocktail stick in it and you choose your own and pay at the end, according to how many sticks you have. Good cider too. I'll ask a mate of mine who lives there for some recommendations ? Edited February 12, 2018 by mushroom 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 13,264 Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Only joking mate enjoy it!!! Stop over in london on way back for a cup tea Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 26,868 Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 On 12/02/2018 at 19:36, mushroom said: Have a look online, find a nice place and book your table now, to ensure you get one Found these places below, I've heard of a couple (they WILL be expensive). https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g187457-San_Sebastian_Donostia_Province_of_Guipuzcoa_Basque_Country.html In Basque country, in bars they have this thing called pinchos. Basically it's an item of food (usually on bread but can also just be on a small plate) with a large cocktail stick in it and you choose your own and pay at the end, according to how many sticks you have. Good cider too. I'll ask a mate of mine who lives there for some recommendations ? Expand yeh love them pinchos....loads of them pincho bars in Bilbao 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 26,868 Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 On 12/02/2018 at 19:26, Dinosaurs said: My wife tends to plan the route & book b&b’s small hotels etc & just tells me nxt days destination as my geographical knowledge is shocking & tbf she does a bloody good job ? Atb Expand my mrs does alot of that ...sees a beach or some landmark,,or somthing historic on line...then it goes in the itinery 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ollieollie 766 Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Cornwall(every year), Italy for a wedding & the beautiful highlands towards christmas(nov ish) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dinosaurs 2,111 Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Mushy & Tommo. Thanks lads ?. Atb 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 27,642 Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Was -25 with wind chill last night,looking forward to Thailand next month 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
green lurchers 16,834 Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 On 12/02/2018 at 18:44, mushroom said: Second what TOMO says here and add if you like good food San Sebastian is very very nice for gormet Scran Expand Heard nothing but of wonderful food in San Sebastián deffo on my radar for a foodie trip one day 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
delswal 3,819 Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Scarborough Bridlington or Filey for me, all within 10 minute drive for me, wife wants to go back to Cyprus, hope she goes lol 2 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackmaggie 3,377 Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Wales for us in a cottage but no dogs this time I wouldn't mind Thailand or something similar but I don't think the youngest is up to it so wales it is 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 27,642 Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 On 13/02/2018 at 21:49, blackmaggie said: Wales for us in a cottage but no dogs this time I wouldn't mind Thailand or something similar but I don't think the youngest is up to it so wales it is Expand Thailands a fantastic place for children mate,loads to see and do depending upon age,water parks the lot. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackmaggie 3,377 Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 I'm not sure how he would cope with the flight buddy he's has autism so he gets anxious at best one of my brothers married a Thai the way she speaks about her home and the way they do things there got me thinking about visting there on a holiday but are kid loves it out there and he hoping one day to live there permanent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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