Fine Arts Museum and Boat Trip along the Ría del Nervión, by Lizzy Tedeschi

 

Fine Arts Museum and Boat Trip, by Lizzy Tedeschi

Yesterday marked the twelfth day of our adventures in Spain, and as always we ended up with memories that are sure to last a lifetime. We began the day by observing a class at Julio Caro Baroja, the high school that the majority of our Spanish friends attend. After an hour or so, we were off to "el Museo deBellas Artes," or the Fine Arts Museum.  

Fine Arts Museum & Boat Trip from J. Carlos Martínez

With the help of a Spanish-speaking guide we learned about a wide variety of art, from sculptures to oil paints, including the history behind their existence and the person that created them. 

      

From there, we began the ten minute walk to  the boat that took us for a ride around Bilbao. In addition to being a great way to spend tome with friends and chaperones, we were presented with a plethora of historical knowledge about famous landmarks as we drifted lazily by. 

            

                                                     

After that, we were given a few hours of free time during which we explored one of the main streets of Bilbao, La Gran Via.

 

Between  the shopping, sightseeing, and cafés con leche, we were definitely happy campers. As our time together came to a close, we headed back to the meeting spot where we took the metro back to our Spanish friends. After a long day we were excited for "la cena," or dinner, with our host families.