I arrived to Rennes in the morning, “fresh” off an overnight bus from Spain. I had a few hours to explore while waiting for my bus to Quimper (“Camp-EHR”) to meet my friend. The weather was, unfortunately, just as expected—grey and cold, at least colder than I was used to in Spain, around 30F/0C. There was frost and in some places a light layer of snow (which is uncommon!). I paid to use the toilet in the cold, uncomfortable bus station, and put it to use to change, wash my face, and brush my teeth. I followed some texted instructions from my friend about the areas to explore, but after 20 minutes of walking with my bag, my back was aching. Unfortunately there are no luggage storage options in Rennes, so I was stuck with it.
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