July 6 - A Stop at the Seaside (Biarritz)

From Bilbao, we rode our private coach bus through the Pyrenees, into France.  Our new base, Biarritz, has turned out to offer the students some much-needed down time, as some light rain has led to more indoor activities.  Students found themselves with some extra work time for class projects, and a chance for many to sleep in, as it was a Saturday.

Other students gathered right after breakfast for the optional surfing excursion.  A private coach picked up the group and drove them to a long, sandy beach south outside of town. Students were given wet suits and surfboards, and 3 instructors gave them warm-ups and a lesson before they got to try to ride the board themselves. Perseverance was key in this activity, but 1 by 1, students started to get the hang of it.  As they worked to “catch a wave,” students splashed, laughed, and cheered each other on.  At the end of the morning, they returned to the hotel, tired but happy.  Surf’s up!

DianeProgram Manager

Grand Tour (Departure 1)