Inside Pamplona

Jeff and his Spanish brother
in old Pamplona

There's no better way to see a city than in the company of a local.  Hence our perfect day in Pamplona, spent with Jeff's childhood friend, his wife, their children, and his parents - three generations of Pamplon-ites, so warm and welcoming that I forgot at times they were speaking in Spanish (which, I should point out, I do not understand).

I'm not sure, outside the San Fermin festival (aka, the running of the bulls), that there's that much to "see" in Pamplona - Bilbao and San Sebastian are much more interesting places to spend time as a tourist.  But after walking us around the old town, our friend/inside guide shared with us three favorite spots that are worthy of note: