Blogs from Morbihan, Brittany , France, Europe

Rain in the night. Not supposed to do that when we have left the chairs out. Bob had to leap up and tuck everything away. By the time we got up it was ok again and sky was reasonably blue so we set off on the scooter. Took the cycle track to St Jacques as campsite owner said we could. This is a little fishing port with a very rocky shoreline and the type of fishing is odd, to say the least. We don’t understand what it is that the French do when they stand around, bent right over, in muddy seawater with buckets and knives. We think they are digging up crustaceans but not sure what sort – mussels, oysters, scallops ? Whatever it is they do there were a lot of them doing it ... read more

Sunday, July 26 Mont St. Michel, Menhir du Champ-Dolent, and St. Jacques-de-la-Lande When we returned at night to our room, we are assailed by the fragrance of the cheese we had bought at the market in Bayeux. Since we have a wide windowsill, we promptly left the bag outside on the sill for the night. Breakfast is served from 8:15-9:30. Again, our hosts have been thoughtful for Jackie, and have fresh fruit, soft farmer cheese and yogurt for her. The cheese and yogurt was actually “artisian” made by their neighbor who has a dairy farm. We have baguettes, homemade brioche, and homemade apple and apricot jams, too. We have a table for four to ourselves. The other guests are all down for breakfast by the time we return to our room. The French conversation is lively. ... read more