We are finally back from our 5 Day road trip to the north western country side and coastal area. We were greeted by grazing cattle on rolling green hills, frequently covered with coats of yellow flowers throughout our journey. We visited centuries old walled cities that explained why the phrase ‘the coast is clear’, ate tons of oysters and mussels in a picturesque fishing village, crossed a little stream and walk on grounds which were under water half the time. We were once again marveled by mother nature’s perseverances and determinations, in carving out the cliffs and arches. We touched prehistoric standing stones erected by the pre-Celtic people and finally played and walked on the longest beach in Europe.
It was tiring yet rejuvenating. Tiring because we drove close to 1700 km for 5 days which means an average of around 350 km per day which is close to 3.5 hours drive everyday if you are going at 100 km/h. Rejuvenating because I love the greens, the space, the clear blue sky and the warm fresh air.
Since we did not drive everyday, for days that we drove, we were on the road for longer than the average time. It was a challenge to read the maps and decipher the road signs in the country side. We got lost quite a few times and took more than the estimated time to reach our destinations. We should have known better that driving in France is not going to be as straightforward as what we were used to, especially after the experience at Charles de Gaulle airport and from the complex navigation system within the Metro stations. The french has a queer habit and inclination to complicate things. Anyway, it was a good experience and we will still do it again despite all the hassle. We are now worried that the next 1 year will not be enough for us to see everything. It is a hell big of a world out there waiting for us to explore.
here lies the Atlantic Ocean
wind surfing on sand !
