First Month in San Sebastián-Donostia

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A personal, idiosyncratic account of our first month living in San Sebastián-Donostia. This is mostly a flow of consciousness capturing impressionistic details rather than any grander social and cultural observations.

In this episode, I discuss some of the sights, sounds, and thoughts that have enveloped me as I get to know my new hometown. Some of the themes discussed include:

• How free children and dogs seem to be
• How my perception of time has shifted
• The wonders of the Moussel shower gel
• Witnessing the power of the ocean as it crashes into Donosti
• …and more

I also identify some of the reasons why Donosti – the Basque name for the town – offers a rich density of experiences that reward urban walkers every day.

Show Links

“The Psychological Importance of Wasting Time” – Olivia Goldhill in Quartz

“Spain healthcare system in world’s top ten” – VIVA blog

Credits
Podcast intro music: “Mister S” by Luc Marcotte
Podcast exit music: “Park Bench” by Gunnar Olsen

Photography and videography © by Eric Parkinson
Taken with a Fujifilm X-T1 and a Panasonic Lumix G85