In Madrid I of course visited the splendid Armoury; also the National Art Gallery with its Velasquezs and Murillos.

From Madrid to San Sebastian, the season not yet begun, and Biarritz.

Here I spent a most enjoyable month: dry, bracing climate, good golf-course, good hotels, etc.

It was the English season; the Spanish season being in summer.

On King Edward's arrival with his entourage and fashionable followers golf became impossible, so I went on to Pau and played there.
From Pau a short run took me to Lourdes, with its grotto, chapel, etc.
From Pau to Bordeaux, a handsome, busy town.