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We didn't have to check out of our rooms until noon so we had nearly three hours of shopping fun available. Yesterday's extended walk through the town was merely a reconnaissance mission for the much more serious action we would face today. Oddly enough I hadn't seen this outdoor stall the day before probably because of the milling crowd of daytrippers hanging around by the city gate. These biscuits seemed to be the Mont St Michel version of salt water taffy which meant every tourist had to buy boxes full of them. We saw people carrying armfuls of them. A Japanese tour group could barely haul their luggage with their hands fully engaged carrying bags and bags of biscuits.
Day Nine - Falling in Love with Salty Brittany

December 29th 2012
Even though I loved our accomodations in Le Mouton Blanc my only criticism would be the thinness of the walls. We were awoken earlier than scheduled by some buffoons banging and bashing their giant suitcases along the walls and into our door at 6 am. I had planned for us to sleep in a bit, go to breakfast at 8 am, and then be ready to make those last few purchases when the stores re-opened at 9 ... read more
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French Flag Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more
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