After working on accounting all week, dashing off to Brittany two weekends-ago was a breath of fresh air. I didn't plan my trip, but relied on the kindness of my dear friend Béatrice, who took me on a couple of lovely walks along the coastline of Saint-Jacut de la Mer and the shores of the river Rance, near Saint-Suliac. We talked, we walked, she drove me to Dinan to visit old friends. It was a fabulous weekend.
I'm headed back this Saturday, this time for the Fête des Marrons, or chestnut festival in the city of Redon. This will be my first time visiting the festival, though I saw the posters for it last fall. I'm most excited for the evening fest-noz (dance) and the concerts and music contests throughout the weekend. I'll bring the fiddle, just in case a jam session walks my way. Béatrice is meeting me there, as she is an avid dancer, too. Then we'll head back to her place to pick up the kids. I'll stay longer this time, since next week is All Saints Day vacation (a week, really), but will be back by Wednesday to tell the tale!
First, a few photos of the region I love so much:
Walking the coastline of Saint-Jacut
Barefoot Béatrice, who later took a swim in the ocean. Grey clouds are no obstacle to her.
Evening time on the Rance. The river is wide here, as it nears the ocean.
Green hills and fields not unlike Oregon... without the Douglas Fir
