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Cruising Northern Spain On Silver Whisper: Exploring Basque Country

Ralph Grizzle

As we cruise along the northern coast of Spain, we enjoy the luxury lifestyle aboard Silver Whisper. Today’s canapés delivered to our suite. © 2012 Ralph Grizzle

My 17-year-old daughter and I are cruising the northern coast of Spain this week on Silver Whisper. We’ve both been impressed by this region rich in culture and tradition. Other guests who we have spoken with concur.

We’ve captured each day in video, which we’ve included in this post, as well as in stories and photos. We’ve provided links for those as well.

There are still a couple of days to go in Spain before we end our cruise Saturday in Lisbon, so keep checking back. You won’t want to miss our next video, filmed in Gijon, Spain, where the art of pouring cider is somewhat of a spectacle and one that we captured on our camera.

Featured in our video: The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Saint-Emilion. © 2012 Ralph Grizzle

Rather read the story? Check out From My Balcony: Morning Has Broken, Plus, A Trip To UNESCO World Heritage Site Saint-Emilion

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We visited the bronze statue of Ernest Hemingway at Café Iruna, one of the writer’s favorite bars. © 2012 Ralph Grizzle

We experienced Hemingway’s Pamplona on a so-called Silversea Cruises’ Silver Shore Collection excursion from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France, where Silver Whisper was anchored. Check out the video below or read the story: In Hemingway’s Footsteps, Visiting Pamplona, Spain, On A Silversea Excursion

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Silver Whisper visits Bilbao. © 2012 Ralph Grizzle

Yesterday, Silver Whisper docked at the Port of Bilbao, about 30 minutes from the city center of Bilbao and its famed Guggenheim Museum. Check out the full story with photos On Silver Whisper: A Special Shore Excursion To Bilbao & The Guggenheim or view the video.

Trouble viewing the video? Click here. All posts from our trip so far:

  • Avid Cruiser Feature Video: Bilbao & The Guggenheim Museum
  • On Silver Whisper: A Special Shore Excursion To Bilbao & The Guggenheim
  • Avid Cruiser Feature Video: Silversea Cruises Shore Excursion, Hemingway’s Pamplona
  • In Hemingway’s Footsteps, Visiting Pamplona, Spain, On A Silversea Excursion
  • Avid Cruiser Feature Video: From Bordeaux, Visiting Saint-Emilion
  • From My Balcony: Morning Has Broken, Plus, A Trip To UNESCO World Heritage Site Saint-Emilion
  • Silver Whisper Docks In Downtown Bordeaux
  • Silversea Suite Choices: Personalize Your Space
  • Luxury Equals Choice On Silversea Cruises
  • Picture Perfect Postcard: Silver Cloud Framed By Olympic Rings Under London’s Tower Bridge
  • In My Viewfinder: An Afternoon In London Before Boarding Silver Whisper
  • Our Silver Whisper Itinerary Revealed: Southampton To Lisbon, Can You Help Us With Tips & Tours?

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