19 - 26 March
Once again BUMC headed to Fontainebleau in France for a weeklong bouldering trip to chase away the thoughts of labs, exam, and lecture theaters. The sandstone blocks nested in beautiful forest are just what the doctor ordered, as well as eating your own body weight in brie, patisserie cakes and wine! This trip is always a highlight of the BUMC calendar and this year was no exception.
The weather gods were surprisingly obliging with a nearly a whole week of sunshine for bouldering, slacklining and the occasional nap. On the one wet day accomplishments ranged from mastering a new board game in the comfort of the gite, indoor bouldering, to a trip around the amazing Fontainbleu château.
Despite the days excursions and sacrifices of skin and blood to the boulder gods ruled by le diplodocus; fueled by baguettes and saucisson the evenings were filled with games of ‘ratchet screwdriver’ and ‘fontaineblow’. Before arising the next day with enthusiasm, after a much needed trip to the bakery, to do it all again.
A huge thank you to all the drivers for contending with long drive and the French road system.