After a long travel day yesterday, we finally arrived in Bilbao. Surprisingly, we arrived 6 hours earlier than expected because we managed to secure an earlier flight from Frankfurt. We originally had an 8-hour layover in Frankfurt, but everything went smoothly, and we were able to board the earlier flight to Bilbao This was fortunate because I was struggling to stay awake.

We started our day today by exploring Bilbao. Situated in northern Spain, the city is surrounded by lush green hillsides, making it an ideal starting point for a trip. Bilbao is very walkable, especially along the river. One of the city’s most famous landmarks is the Guggenheim Museum, which happened to be free today. The city was bustling with people out for their Sunday walks, and the flower market was particularly lively.

After a day filled with walking and exploring, we plan to pick up the car tomorrow and head west to Picos de Europa National Park.