Mont St Michel

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As I type this I’m lying in bed in a Norman castle (albeit a small one) near St Lo. We’re in Normandy and heading to see the Bayeux Tapestry (it’s actually an embroidery as a learned friend pointed out) today. Just wanted to share a quick few lines and pictures from yesterday when we ventured to Le Mont Saint Michel.
It was a great thrill to see the Mont as we came down the motorway. Ignoring the thousands of other people on their way to see it, it’s quite magical (see pic 1)-- such a massive structure high above the tidal sand/mud flats. Being Sunday morning Mass was on in the Abbey and we respectfully looked it (see pic 2). What struck me the most was the lovely smell of incense, mixed with the sea air and the slight mouldiness of the old stone. It was wonderful.

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