Mont St Michel is near the top

Oh my gosh, I have found one of the most beautiful places in Europe. I am in Mont St Michel and it is stunning. It is a walled town that at night, when the tide comes in, is surrounded by water and is only accessable by the two lane causeway. I ended up changing my plans and spending two nights here and I am glad.

When I got into Bayeux I immediately met Jaime, who asked if I wanted to split the cost of a taxi out to the American Cemetary, Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc. I really didn't have a clue what I was doing so I said yes. And I am so glad. It was a very emotional experience to see the cemetary and the thousands of marked tombstones and then to see the beach and the pointe du hoc where the men stormed the beach. I still am in awe at the circumstances and the sheer bravery it would take for those men to accomplish the feats they did under such horrific conditions.

But I was also so glad I met Jaime. I think she is my travel "soulmate" if there is such a thing. We have such similar travel styles and are amazingly similar. I had a great time with her and ended up leaving Bayeux earlier to go to Mont St Michel with her. I think that was a brilliant decision as I was able to share the splendour of thr Mont with someone. In Bayeux, we had a truly amazing dinner (4 hours long) where I ate fois gras, duck, cheeses and dessert along with great wine. I was so satisfied and was so impressed with the quality of the meal.

And then before we left, we went to the market and got three types of cheeses, prosciutto, baguette; tomatoes and pears and had anough for three picnics. So amazing and I feel so content. Now I can leave France!

I have had a great few days and am really looking forward to going to the UK and meeting up with the people I met in Egypt. Plus; everybody speaks English! Yeah!

So, I will talk to you all later and will post pics when I can (Warning: there will be amazing pics of food!)

Happy Mothers Day!

Love, Lisa