Travel experiences

Continuing on with the travel, regarding disabilities and getting around, at crossings, all the curbs are slopped, so for wheelchair users, this shouldn't be an issue.  But as I have previously mentioned, there aren't too many of the noise making crossings, so blind or partially sighted disabled people may struggle a little more.  That said, as also previously mentioned, there are no boy racers here, so even if you were just to walk out into the traffic, you'd probably be okay (not that I'll be testing the theory!). Another thing re travel, the main street in Bilbao revolves around a Plaza (they have lots of these) called Moyua (this sounds like Moy like in Boy but with an M, then 'you', then the word 'a').  So if you get yourselves here, you'll be able to get yourself pretty much anywhere.  Most places are within 15 minutes walk of Plaza Moyua tbh. Public transport There are buses, trams, and the subway in Bilbao (and of course taxis).  I haven'...

So I'm in Bilbao, Spain for a few days for the Basque festival here.  The festival is called Aste Nagusia.  It has it's own app and you can use the app to find a programme in your own language.  It's been a long time since I've done any travelling owing to the wonderful world that is COVID-19!  But this is my first venture back out into the world again afterwards.  Re. COVID, there's no compulsory vaccinations or proof thereof required for Spain. Language They speak both Basque and Spanish (yes Basque is a totally separate language to Spanish).  Re. Basque language - it's an ancient language as are the Basque people, it has totally different routes to Spanish.  It was banned during the time of the dictator Franco.  But it is now widely spoken again and is even taught in schools.  What people here don't speak though normally is English or any other language.  So be prepared to know some Basque/Spanish.  People are friendly though, an...