Today, all of the Arcadia study abroad students went on a nice long bike ride. We met up at the clock tower on campus and took a couple of taxis to a rental shop. As everyone was fitted with bikes and helmets, I stood in front of a gas-powered heater and soaked in as much warmth as I could. After everyone was ready to go, we headed through the town and towards the beach.
It was difficult to maneuver 25 people across the busy streets, and I'm pretty sure we broke half a dozen laws. We rode on the wrong side of the street, crossed without crosswalks, and used the sidewalks. The cops didn't seem to mind, though, and one of the students even stopped and had a conversation with two female officers stopped at a red light.
As we came nearer to the beach, we climbed two big hills. That sure warmed me up! From there, we had breathtaking views of the roaring sea below us. After an adventure down to the sand and picturesque lookouts, we headed to a restaurant for pizza bread with humus and warm garlic bread. I splurged and bought a $4 hot chocolate, one of the best investments I've made thus far on my trip. Delicious!
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