Off to an artist village for the Garriott's on Saturday! The village of Rochefort-en-Terre is less than 40 minutes away and we have been told by the locals it is a "don't miss" and we agree. At night the entire town is lit up and it becomes magical. We felt like we were in a movie. A local neighborhood group was serving eggnog and chocolat chaud (hot chocolate) and all kinds of sweets to taste. One of the women we met was English and works in London and is home on the weekends with her family. This is not an uncommon practice here.
Can you say "little Christmas trees?" With the homes being smaller here, hence the need for smaller trees. Now if you ever see a sign like this you will know what it means.
We were wondering where the little porcupine came from? Haven't seen one in a creche before, have you?
This is certainly the only blow up snowman we have seen in France. The decorations are very tasteful and you usually see white lights and not a lot of flashy color. Dave, Meghan and I all laughed out loud when we say "Frosty"!
There were some unique pottery pieces in the shops and Dave and I decided on purchasing a vase that will be a great remembrance of our stay here. Meghan chose a bracelet and a pair of earrings which she paid for with her own money.She is really looking forward to our return to Indy for the two week Christmas break. One of the highlights of our return is she has decided it is the right time for her to get her ears pierced. We told her when she turned 13 (that got bargained down to 12) she could get her ears pierced. Meghan turned 12 in June just as we were preparing to leave for France. She is making it a SPECIAL day and has invited Lauren, her SPECIAL friend, to join her for the SPECIAL occasion.
Just stopping for a family photo in front of one of the shops. Meghan is looking quite French in her new jacket.
Just try to put yourself into this picture and you will feel a little of what we felt wondering through this beautiful village.
PHILIPPIANS 4:11 Paul wrote, I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances."
Just stopping for a family photo in front of one of the shops. Meghan is looking quite French in her new jacket.
Just try to put yourself into this picture and you will feel a little of what we felt wondering through this beautiful village.PHILIPPIANS 4:11 Paul wrote, I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances."
3 comments:
Dave,
The "porcupine" might be a hedgehog. I think they are more common in Europe...
What a great time you are having in France!
Meghan, you and Lauren G will have to raid my jewlery box at Christmas!
Shoe Queen
The village looks so quaint.
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