We typically take long walks on the weekend, often without a goal in mind. This day we found that it was the day of the big 20K race called Behobia, in which about 25,000 people run from the French border to San Sebastian. There was a lot of cheering going on as people crossed the finish line and found family members. The main streets were blocked off for this big event. It was a very festive atmosphere.
We continued on our walk trying to find a pretty park up in the hills that we had stumbled upon last summer on our brief visit. I think it's called Parque Aiete. We always get very lost trying to find it.
Here are some photos at the Chillida sculpture when the tide was high, and the waves were gigantic. Notice the blow holes. This is quite an attraction for visitors who feel their hair stand on end, and have their hats and glasses blow off (and shirts/skirt lift up) with the force of the wind blowing up through the holes during times of big waves. (Go to this youtube link to see the Peine del Viento sculptures in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej5TibU7sBg)
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