Scenic Overlook

We were about to leave town when we noticed a sign indicating "Panorama". I assumed that might be worth a brief detour. It wasn't too brief a detour and we ended up a couple of miles off course. However, the view over the flooding Varenne River was worth it. This was only the first day of contant rain; as our trip continued we saw more and more severe flooding.

Day Two - The Long Rain of Henry IV

December 22nd 2012
As much as I ended-up loving France, I mean Normandy, on this trip, there is one aspect of travel where the French fail miserably against their Germand and English competitors: breakfast. The French breakfasts were very good when we chose to have them but whereas the Brits and Krauts offer breakfast as part of the hotel or B&B price, the French choose to tack on the cost as an extra. 8 Euro per pe ... read more

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