A happy troupe attended 'Les Colonnes' in the centre of Biarritz for a drink before dinner; both parents and the boys in relaxed, happy mood.
The result, although not the resounding win all had desired, had sunk in and the enjoyment of being tournament winners had started to settle.
The party was joined by Catherine Pearson (our liaison officer, to whom thanks was given for all her work) and her husband who again assisted ferrying us aboout and visiting the local hospital. We still aspire to a tour where we avoid this option; in fact the one where we score some points in the final instead seems the way forward!
An impromptu Court session and fines for a number of the players amused us all; the lads quickly joined in with the gentle ribbing (of course) and hysterics seemed to be the order of the night thereafter. 'The players' restaurant provided the end of tour dinner and did us really proud. Fines and awards were displayed around the restaurant in equal measure much to the delight of the Biarritz Sunday evening diners. The explanation of our success and the ages of the lads seemed to satisfy all and the local gendarmes were not involved.
We are visiting the beach this morning before returning home and all is well with our world.
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