First we took the train to Bayonne since Courtney had rented a cello there and we had to return it. Then we took the bus to Biarritz. Biarritz is a town on the ocean where lots of people move when they retire. We didn't have the best weather since it was rather windy and rainy, but it was beautiful there all the same. (I'll let the pictures speak for themselves on that) We escaped the weather for a little by trying Galettes at a restaurant. Galettes are a type of salty crepe with eggs and meat inside and are a traditional plate of the southwest.
Then we walked down to the beach and saw the palace that was built by Empress Eugenie the wife of Napoleon III. It was a modern looking palace and is now a hotel, so we could only see the outside. The waves were large on the ocean, but that didn't stop a couple of surfers from trying.
the palace is on the left
We walked along the shoreline until we reached the famous statue of Mary which is on a rock that sticks out into the ocean. It was pretty amidst the crashing waves, although walking out there was a little more nerve-wracking.
She's the tiny white statue in the distance
Next to her there was a small ruin, I'm not sure what it was but there were little steps carved into rocks which led into a small chamber.
Our next stop was a chocolate shop to pick up some chocolates as a gift for Courtney's host Dad. Of course once we were there we couldn't resist getting some sort of dessert, I got a chocolate mousse thing. It had three different layers of chocolate, needless to say it was delicious. Courtney got a raspberry and rum dessert.
We spent the rest of the day shopping at Christmas markets and then it was time to take the train back to Pau.
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