As we have traveled from place to place the past week, we have been amazed at our luck with the wonderful weather. Rumor around the city today was that it was going to be a beautiful day. With this optimistic perspective, the students arrived at La Salle this morning and hopped on a bus to La Coruña, a city one hour from Santiago de Compostela. Although a little foggy, we all had high expectations of what the day would hold. Our first stop was the aquarium, where students were able to check out all of the marine habitats in and around Galicia. They saw sharks, eels, many species of fish, hermit crabs, frogs, and even stingrays! At noon, we all met at the entrance of the aquarium to watch the seals eat their lunch. They were adorable, hopping up to the platform, taking their fish, and sliding off.

From the aquarium, we walked along the boardwalk that hugs the beach, and arrived at the Domus Museum (Museum of Man). We ate our bag lunches while overlooking the beautiful turquoise ocean, and then spent an hour wandering around this interactive museum. There were so many exhibits! From booths that featured the evolution of man, to imitations of how the heart and brain work, there was so much to see! Needless to say, we had a great time, and had to be ushered out at the end of the hour!

From the museum we had some time to walk around before we got back on the bus. Many chose to sit on the beach and enjoy the sunshine, while some went to have a snack, and others did some shopping happening before our bus ride home. We returned back to the school just as our host students finished their afternoon session of classes. With another day’s activities complete, the students found their Spanish hosts, and they were off for more adventures with their Spanish counterparts!


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