Biarritz

13 March 2008: We took a half hour drive down to Biarritz to check it out and finally get back online. Known for it’s surfing, it’s also a large resort town. The rugged coastline, with still HUGE waves today, was impressive. Also along the coastline, all lined-up, are huge mega hotels. Although usually not impressed by something like that, these have such awesome old architecture that you can’t help but like it. France is just so beautiful! I hope to check out the Centre Ville (downtown area) a bit more tomorrow. Wearing the same four things for almost a month is not as hard as I thought, but wouldn’t mind browsing. I hate to be so materialistic, but...

We thought that we were going to stay in Ondres, but in Biarritz we stumbled upon a camperstop that had the beach and an even huger playground for Kai right across the street, electrical/water hookups AND was free because it’s off season! (Instead of $25-30/night.) The difference between a camperstop and a campground is that a camperstop is more like a parking lot for campers, maybe a few facilities or none, and cost less, if not free. Sometimes they are merely highway rest stops designated for campers. But, since there is no shower here, so we won’t stay for long. Although there are several Thelassotherapy (sea water therapy) spas down the street. I’m tempted to check it out. Sean’s pretty excited to wake-up and look across the street to check out the waves.

Last night, I did have a better laundry experience. Now that we’re out of the city, we were able to park the camper right outside in the parking lot. While the clothes were washing and drying, I made dinner and we watched a movie. Wow! That was so easy!