Last two days in Spain.

Well having been reunited with our precious van it has been good to get back on the road and we have been thoroughly impressed with this stretch of the Northern Spanish coast. After leaving Gaivota where we had, on reflection, a very good week we headed for Ribadasella via a stop in the picturesque fishing village of Cudillero. After reaching Ribadasella in mid afternoon we set up and then walked the mile or so into the lovely town. Spanish towns in early evening all seem to be buzzing, with many families out and about, children playing etc. Unfortunately on this occasion everybody's fun was spoilt by a spectacular thunderstorm which we sat out under the canopy of a street side cafe.
After a quiet night we woke to the chaotic election news from home before moving on again. Another long trip, this time to Zumaia, close to the French border, was punctuated by stops at two coastal villages of repute, Comillas and Santillana. Both were very pretty; Comillas more of a working town (it was market day) and Santillana a little more set up for the tourist but memorable for its pretty cobbled streets and interesting shops. We also had lunch in an authentic Spanish outdoor restaurant.
We are now on a new campsite just outside the town of Zumaia and intending to cross the border into France tomorrow.
Two observations: Spain seems to have a huge graffiti problem and ugly daubings are everywhere, defacing almost every available flat surface at the roadside (a shame) but it also seems to have managed to keep its small railways open, especially here in the North and it is good to see local people making use of the service even in rural areas.