2 October Sunday
A little cloudy, no rain
Decided to stay here longer as opposed to going sooner back to San Sebastian. Both are excellent but the cuisine and language (I.e., annoying the French with our bad accents) as well as Biarritz being interesting persuaded us.
Hotel upgraded us to a junior suite, large with an excellent view. Very nice of them.
Brunch at the market. Perfect omelette with autumn truffles, some cheese and local hams. A Parisian couple next to us, perfect in looks and manners, were here for the festival. We were unsuccessful in asking about a piperade serving place. This may be pays-Basque but generally in name only. They shared a fine looking figou.
Apples, pears, bread, Basque cake all acquired for the room.
Found a nice plage marked "sans tabac". Very well used with swimmers, bathers and sun sitters.
Many many surfers in the designated surfing areas. Long wait for good waves.
Another good spot is found among a fine collection of natural rocks, varied outcroppings, many look like what children's parks are designed to have. These, naturally, are far more majestic. QB found them so lovely that a small, but tasteful, double eye leak occurred. A hug may have comforted her.
During our brunch today the perfect couple explained that Basque and other cuisines are out, hamburgers are in. As we walked the very tasteful casino shopping area, as well as the palace area their comments were evident.
A short swim before dinner. Bright sun and cool wind kept it short.
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