Luis met me at the apartment and we shared some pintxos and txakoli at the bar around the corner while Luis gave me the lay of the land. The apartment is in the very heart of the Parte Viejo, central to all the classic pintxo bars and an easy walk to downtown, Playa de la Concha, and Gros. The apartment is clean, charming, and pretty much perfect as a home base in every way. I did not drink the bottle of rosé that Luis had waiting for me, but I DID drink the bottle of dry, basque cider that he left in the fridge! Gracias Luis!