August 23, 2005

  • Mystique Bretagne


    Mystical Brittany


    English version below the French texts


     


      Nous avons fait un court séjour de 4 jours en Bretagne au début de juillet . Nous étions dans la presqu 'île de Crozon tout au bout de la Bretagne , le point le plus proche de l ' Amérique .
    Vieille terre celte , vieille montagne hercynienne de l ' ère primaire usée par l ' érosion .
     Cette terre est mystérieuse et mystique . Le christianisme y est fortement enraciné . Il est diificile d ' exprimer ce que l 'on ressent . Peut - être ces photos vous le diront mieux que par des mots  . L ' Esprit souffle ici .


      We made a short stay ( 4 days ) in Brittany , the extrem western region of France . We were in the Crozon  peninsula , the nearest point of America .
     Old celtic land  , old hercynian mountain used by erosion . This land is mysterious and mystic . The christianity has strong roots here . It is difficult to express what we feel . Perhaps those photos below will tell you better than words .The Spirit is blowing here .



    La pointe de Penhir         Penhir Cape                              Photo Michel Fauquet July 2005

    Cette sauvage  pointe déchirée n ' est - elle pas fascinante ?
    Is not this wild torn cape fascinating ?



    menhirs ( raised stones )                           Photo Michel Fauquet July 2005


    Et ces rangées de pierre levées ( menhirs ) ne sont elles pas énigmatiques . Quelle est leur signification ? Quel est leur âge ?


    And those rows of raised stones ( menhirs ) ? Are not they enigmatic ? what is their meaning ? How old are they ?



    La chapelle du Menez Hom avec son calvaire    Photo M. fauquet
    Menez Hom Chapel with its calvary


     Cette chapelle se trouve dans un hameau de quelques maisons . Mais elle est le lieu d ' un important pélerinage qui remonte à des temps très anciens . En Bretagne on peut trouver dans les villages et même des hameaux de magnifiques églises richement décorées à l ' intérieur . Elles sont dédiées à un saint et sont souvent le lieu de péleriange quelquefois appelés " pardons "


     This chapel is standing in a hamlet with a few houses . But this is the place of an important pilgrimage .which comes from ancient times . In Brittany we can find in villages and even hamlets wonderful churches richly decorated inside . They are dedicated to a Saint and  there often is there a pilgrimage sometimes called " pardon "



    L ' intérieur de la chapelle du Menez Hom avec ses deux autels             Photo Michel Fauquet July 2005
    The inside of the Menez Hom Chapel with its two altars .



    Le calvaire de Perben      Perben Calvary  ( small town of Brittany )                   Photo M. Fauquet July 2005


     De nombreuses villes ou villages en Bretagne possèdent des " enclos paroissiaux " incliuant l ' église , le cimetière et le calvaire . Ce dernier est un un véritable ensemble statuaire . La photo ci - dessus montre le calvaire de Perben : le Christ cloué sur la croix entre les deux larrons , St Jean , la mère de Jésus , les soldats romains . En dessous est représenté la mise au tombeau . Et en dessous encore la sainte Cène . C ' est une véritable leçon d ' évangile , un message d ' espoir .


      Numerous towns or villages in Brittany have a " parish enclosure " including the church , the cemetery and the calvary .  The calvary becomes  a true statues gathering . The photo above shows Perben calvary : Christ nailed on the cross between the two robbers , St John , Jesus ' s mother , Roman soldiers . Below we can see the entombment . Below again is shown the Last Supper ( Cene ) . This is a true Gospel lesson , a message of hope .


    Vous voyez dans une si petite zone de la Bretagne la richesse spirituelle qu 'on peut acquérir ou renouveler . Les bâtiments et sculptures sont vieux mais la tradition religieuse ici est toujours vivantes. L ' Esprit souffle toujours .


    You see : in a so small area of Brittany the amount of spiritual wealth we can gain or renew . Buildings and sculptures are old but the religious tradition remains living here . The Spirit always blows .


      C ' était la fin du jour . Après tant d émotions j ' eus soif . Le bar breton était vieux et bien vivant aussi .


     It was the end of the day . After so many emotions I was thirsty . The britton bar was old and well living too .



    A la terrasse d 'un bar breton                                       Photo Janine Fauquet
    At the terrace of a  britton bar ( waiting for the drink of water ? )

Comments (122)

  • wow, so so beautiful!

  • Such beauty! How wonderful to be able to see it up close. i also had a wonderful time trying to translate the French and then checking myself with your English. i was amazed at how much i was able to read of the French after so many years since i have studied it. Good day to you!

  • Oh!  What a fabulous tour!  Thank you.  I hope you got your drink! 

  • Michel, the photos are breathtaking.  I feel as though I am actually there in the natural and mystical world of Brittany.  I wish I had gone there during my vacation to Europe -- but I did get to visit Marseille and Arles in Provence.  It was so beautiful, but the landscape is definitely different from what I see in your pictures of Brittany.  Do you go there often to vacation?  I'm glad you had a fabulous time!

  • oh wow! lovely... simply lovely photographs!! cheers, my friend!!

  • Wow.  You are so lucky to live near such a beautiful place.  It looks like a fairytale!  You are certainly blessed.  Thank you for sharing such wonderful pictures. 

  • j'avais toujours envie d'explorer la bretagne...mais elle est un peu trop lointaine et sans voiture ce n'est pas exactement facile à l'explorer. Le premier photo : extremement magnifique. Oh, que vous me force à visiter ces endroits si...si...beaux....les mots, comme vous avez dit, ne vaut pas assez.

  • oh boy~!  more castles and pictures of old stuff.  love it love it.

    have a happy day, michel.

    *smoochers*

  • Brittany is lovely. I do not believe there is any old chapels like this in the US with such beautiful carvings outside and ornaments inside.

    These photographs are stunningly beautiful. My mouth is wideopen with amazement!!What a wonderful adventure you had this day.

    Thanks you for sharing this

    Rosemary

  • WATER !!!! I think not Michel, remember I know that you like a little beer now and again The church looks lovely decorated as all churches used to be. In the UK the combination of Henry V111 and Cromwell means that all our old churches are plain, very plain. BTW thanks for the e-card, it made the day even more special. Marie

  • WATER !!!! I think not Michel, remember I know that you like a little beer now and again The church looks lovely decorated as all churches used to be. In the UK the combination of Henry V111 and Cromwell means that all our old churches are plain, very plain. BTW thanks for the e-card, it made the day even more special. Marie

  • wow.  very beautiful countryside.  le france est tout 'a fait belle, oui?

    -mark

  • I never tire of seeing the beautiful places that you visit. Must be amazing to see such sights. The churches look very spiritual - I be they feel that way as well. The pub looks like a lot of fun! And I suspect you had something more fun than water to drink!!!

  • how beautiful! oh, i am just full of enthusiasm for your photos and the places you go. thank you thank you for sharing!

  • Water. I'm sure.
    You had a good time.

  •  Hey sweety hope you and yours are all well i love the pictures beatuiful .God Bless

    http://www.castlemountains.com/postcards/eunifun/july2/july_hug1.gif

  • What beauty.  I think the spirit that went into making these stunning pieces is now imbedded in them, therefore making them part of the spirit that always blows. 

  • Des menhirs à Carnac sont construit entre les 3ème et 4ème millenium AC.

  • The Perben Calvary is very ornate and beautiful . The coast of  Brittany reminds me of the coast of Deven and Cornwall and even Isle of Man .I hope you did not have to wait too long for your beer Michel as Mum says we know you were not waiting for water

  • J'apprécie endroits où vous pouvez réellement sentir la promesse mentionnée en Psaume 19:1. Ce sont de belles images ou ce qui semble être un voyage merveilleux. Merci!

  • Oh to be standing there with my camera. Appreciate the opportunity through your words and eyes.

  • Ah, what a thrill it was to see these pictures!!! Thank you, Michel. And you stick to your story about waiting for water....you probably did have water...and????

    I love the sea so I loved the first picture of the outcropping of rock...so beautiful. I meditated when I was in labor for my children and it was always a house above a scene such as this. It took my mind off the pain!!

    The last picture is charming. What a lovely place to end the day!!!

  • wow, these are beautiful.  i am jealous of what my sarah saw when she lived there.  melinda

  • The rocks seem to speak-of ancient times-in a spiritual sense. Brittany is beautiful-thank you for sharing your tours, I feel as if I've been there! I love how quaint the britton bar looks, perfect for quaffing some wine ryc I did not go to Woodstock. I was 16 at the time-my parents were rather strict. The movie filled my eyes, and the music was pleasurable. Love to you.

  • Such wonderful photos, and your observations are thought provoking as well as narrative.  Thanks for sharing these.

  • What wonderfully mysterious and spiritual land Brittany is.  I would love to see that in my lifetime.  Thank you so much for the pictures.  When we went to England in 1982 we were amazed to see stones such as those in pastures where no other stones existed.  The Druid's I think must have taken those stones many miles to build their place of worship.  Miracles!  you have given me a lovely feeling with these sights Love, Nancy

  • Awesome photos, and to think we drove through France from Calais to where we went into Spain ,and then on the way back from Spain right the other side of France, and took hardly any photos, we obviously didn't know where to look. I still think it was because there was bad feeling between Australia and France, because they were testing the Atom bomb in our area, and we were annoyed ,also the Greenpeace ship had been sunk by the French . So as we had Australia on the back of our van we were never welcomed anywhere and they refused to try and understand us, so we used it as a stepping stone to get to more friendly Countries, of course since knowing you. I would have made sure we saw some of the beauty spots. Still you can't go back ,and we are finished with travelling ,poor old bones won't let us. Love Marjie

  • Absolutely beautiful and interesting place!! Brittany is most certainly one place we'd love to visit, should one day we visit your wonderful country, Michel. I love the photos you've included here, all of them fascinating to me. Of course you know of my love for the Brittany breed of dog! Thanks for the tour, it really does look a very inviting place to visit.

  • You know, I'm starting to regret that I took Spanish and will take Spanish in my high school years. Maybe I should have taken French. Beautiful post as always.

  • Oh!  Beautiful pictures!  I love the first one.  Majestic.  Hope all is well.  Sounds like your trip was good.  Take care.

  • Absolutely amazing. I hope to see it one day with my own eyes. Love to you and Janine

  • oh wow menhirs.. the only thing i knew before of them were those in asterix...the chapel is beautiful... wonder how all those stones can be preserved for such a long time 

  • ...wonderful photos!  Et attendons nous pour une Perrier, n'est-ce pas? (au moins du vin ordinaire!)

  • In some places, one can sense the movement of divinity. It is only fitting that the pictures of the countryside of Brittany, should be followed by the churches of the village.

    All the best.

  • The photos make me know that you must have had a very refreshing and uplifting experience, as well as enjoying such beauty.  Thank you for sharing.

    About your comment:  yes, the Cajuns of Lousiana are of French heritage.

    Have a wonderful week!   (((hugs))) and smiles     ~char

  • What absolutely moving photos! I felt like I was there getting to see places I will probably never have the opportunity to visit! Thank you so very much for sharing them with us!

  • Wow. That is such a beautiful town. So, you really feel the spirit there? It looks like a peaceful and serene outing you had. I hope you enjoyed your "water."

  • That part of Brittany does look wonderful.  Your pictures have been a delight.  Perhaps the upright stones are connected with stonehenge?

  • Just in viewing your photos I feel a sense of being touched by the Sacred.  I can only imagine what it must be like to be physically present in this place.  One day I would like to be there.  Until then, I am grateful for your sharing.  In peace and love ~Paloma

  • Oh man! You've got such cool pics! so beautiful there...I'm jealous lol

    seems like you had fun =]

    //Felix

  • Rocks, ocean and old buildings definitely make one look up in awe at the universe; and the amount of labour our forefathers put in to create these beautiful monuments.
    Your beautiful photos and writing inspires me to visit a lot of new places Michel.
    thank you :)

  • les photos sont fascinantes et magnifiques, Michel.  et la même pour la carte postale de Britanny tu m'envoie. 

  • Thank you for the comments on my site. i am amazed that you can keep track of all these comments and comment back. The scene in my profile pic is of Clare Island off the coast of Ireland. My dh, ds and i visited there earlier this summer. My brother lives in Galway, Ireland but he used to live on Clare Island.

  • First class writing  and first class pictures  Very interesting  Thank you Michel

  • Your photographs are bautiful as always.

    Cassie

  • RYC: Ray a.k.a. "Landlubber" is my brother.  He is indeed extremely talented in both writing and painting.  If you click on the "Landlubber" link in my post, it will take you to his site. 

  • I love the pictures!! Especially the ones of the chapel. They are so beautiful!!
    The only trouble with living where I do, is we don't have history like that. I would dearly love to travel Europe, spending all my time poking in old buildings. My dream is to visit a real live castle. I envy you the history you have in your country.

    What does Souffle mean? I kept seeing it and all I know of it over here is you make it. Does it translate to blowing? Thanks!

  • I bow my head to such beauty. What heritage for everyone to enjoy.

    RITA.

  • Mr. Michel, this is Ariana. Vgarr is my mommy. She showed me your pictures. I like them alot. I think the stones standing up in the picture is an old town, and someone should do an archaeological dig and find out about it. How old are the buildings in your pictures? I'm learning about history in school. I'm 5 years old. I wish I knew how to read what you wrote in French but I can't. I can read the English part. Thank you for putting it in English for me. I think we could go where you are. I want you to come visit us sometime.

    I love you.

  • We do not have so many really elaborate churches in the United States, although we do have a lot of churches. We have 7 in our town of only 2000 people. One very beauiful church in Minnesota is the Cathedral of St. Paul. I will go up there sometime and take pictures and post them.

    We have rock formations similar to those in Wisconsin. They were carved out by the glaciers and are very interesting.

    You had water at the bar??? I would certainly have had a nice glass of wine. Maybe a Cabernet, which is one of my favorites.

  • you have some really great photos, what a beautiful place. i found your site through a friend's. i am learning french, but right now it isn't very good since i've been out of school. take care.

  • So pretty! I wish they built things with so much character these days.

  • Ah, how lovely and how poignant! You are so special, Michel.....

  • Wow!  These are BEAUTIFUL pictures!  What an amazing place to visit.  The first one is absolutely breathtaking!  Thanks Michel.

  • What a beautiful chapel. I would love to get married there.

    I know better. You were'nt just drinking water!

  • Hey nice site... plz come to my site and vote! thanks for ya time.

  • I'm confused about what you want me to read?
    Thanks.

  • Regarding your comment. Yes I do teach the girlies myself. I taught Ariana to read when she was 3.5 years old. Elizabeth is only 2.5 years currently, so I'll wait to teach her to read until January.

  • Oh, thank you for your pictures.  I love peeking into your country.  Thank you for sharing it with me.

    Karen

  • Soon, we will arrive in Britanny and go onward to Carnac.  I love this part of France.

  • i can explain that- we start school tommorow but received our schedules last week.

  • ahhh. bliss. very beautiful pictures. I can't wait until I can travel and take pictures. one day I will.  You are very lucky to live in such a beautiful place and see so many wonderful things.

  • How in the world do you keep up with all the comments, still post in two languages and find time to visit such wonderful places and share them with us? You are truly a remarkable man. I am grateful to know you through this venue. We were just talking about ancient places last night. And now I get to see some! Thanks..

  • salut! =)

    belles images!...l'eau? ou... vin?

    j'aime la france!!~~

  • Merci beaucoup Michel! I now have a picture of the 3, on my site!

  • ici avec la bière je prendrais aussi volontiers une crêpe au sarrasin :)

    oh magnifique Bretagne
    je n'y étais qu'une seule fois mais son pouvoir d'attraction sur moi est intact et ravivé ici !

    merci pour ton intéressant commentaire sur multiply
    oui tu le dis très sagement : "Les chemins de Dieu sont insondables."

    amitiés d'une journée humide à HK quoique sans pluie :)

  • C'est un endroit magique vraiment. Magnifique!

  • Michel,

    I cannot help but look at the pictures above and be a bit jealous of Europe's surroundings and the history.  I think about the buildings around you and the age and think what a wonder that must be to touch something so very old but filled with many stories I'm sure.  Ohhh if buildings could take what stories they would tell?! 

    You had asked about women going back to work after their children were gone.  You also mentioned that times were different when you were a child.  I would love to have Titus 2 women around to help in the job I have now.  I feel that so much of what I have had to learn I did on my own and with many mistakes.  When my children are grown I want to step into that Titus 2 role and help other young women take care of their homes and most of all not feel overwhelmed by it all. 

    I look at what you and Janine are doing and I admire you both so much.  I think if I could just stay with you both for a year...I still would not learn all that needed to be learned.  Your garden, cooking and your love for each other...I could go on.  You have so much to give and share with others that can be passed down to the next generation. 

    With that said, so many of the older generation is not around for us to learn from or maybe it is because we are all so busy doing our own things that we don't take the time to learn from one another.  Our families are split apart by distance.  My desire is to be there for my children and grandchildren as much as I can or as much as they will have me...:O)

    I love your comments and your thoughts. 

    Love and God's Blessings,

    Cat

  • Bretagne is a wonderfull country,it reminds me of Sardinia, very misterious and old.

    Finistere...the end of the world, magic place.

    We will be going to Carnac again end newt week, perhaps we will make a trip to Crozon....

    if dogs and birds agree.

    You never ask how old are the stones, they can be offended, they are young and beautiful.

    Amitié

    Carlo

  • Michel,

    You asked about my husband and his situation at work.  He has been employed by our neighbor for about 3 months.  There have been MANY things that were misrepresented and many untruths told.   His boss thinks that intimidation is the way to manage people.  Every week when they have a staff meeting he threatens the staff with their job.  That is no way to manage.  That is no way for employees to have to live....in fear of losing their job.  My husband has been so disheartened.  He thought this was an opportunity for advancement and a place where his talents would be acknowledged and utilized.  It could not have been further from the truth.  He has continued to look for other employment, seeking God's will in everything.  We have a potential lead on a position in South Florida on the Gulf coast.  They are discussing options for him today.  We hope to hear something by early next week about an interview and offer.  I am a little trepidatious about relocating, but everything in God's will. 

    Thank you for asking.  Thank you for letting me have the honor of getting to know you and your precious family and your beautiful country.  We are planning a trip to France in about two years to see our precious French daughters.  I can't wait.  I would love to meet with you and Janine when we come.  Something to think about and plan for down the road.

    Take care of you and your sweet family.

    Lots of love,

    Karen

  • absolutely breathtaking! how gorgeous!!! i hope to one day come visit this area. it does look magical. the pictures are up on my blog too if you carae to see!

  • Thank you for sharing these with us.. I wonder what the stones would say?? Such rich history and so lovely! I hope you had something a little more potent at the bar than a drink of water?? LOL..

  • Wow. Very beautiful pictures. I would love to go inside of that church!!! A very informative post too!

  • Your photos are magnificent as always, Michel! What gorgeous buildings and scenery! So much history there. Thank you for sharing. Hope all is well with you and your family. Take care! Kaye

  • Michael, what an interesting trip.  In England in the "Lake District" I saw a similar arrangement of stones in a circle.  They are not very large and were very worn by the elements.  They had been placed on top of a low hill in an isolated area.  I hope some day to visit some of the old churches in France and see their beauty. While in England and Scotland I visited a number churches.  I found such spiritual peace in them.  On a very memorable trip to Denmark I was able to visit the small village where my grandfather grew up, and where my family lived for hundreds of years.  I sat in the church where my grandfather was baptised and was a choirboy.  I felt as if I had come home in some way.  that church was originally built in the 11th century.  One can see the heart of a people in their churches

      Thank you for your encouragement.  I know the house will sell.  It is difficult to wait, but I believe that God has a purpose in the delay.  I have not heard of a notary selling houses.  It is generally done by a real estate agentwho has been trained in all of the laws regarding the sale of land and houses.  Sometimes people try to sell their houses themselves so they will not have to pay an agent.  I think that is a way to have problems since there are so many laws about selling property. 

    As ever, Carol Suzanne 

  • I am still dreaming of a visit to Brittany.  Our very good friends in Besançon visit Brittany almost every summer.  It seems very wild and natural, like the Hebrides, I think. 

    Thank you for helping Pinky!  She is outside Paris, but very close, I think.  We are hoping to be in Paris in November--I am longing to see the city of lights again!

  • thanks for info on steam cleaner it was a great help, i live in mareil marly  just outside st germain en laye!!!!!!!!!!

  • hi ,just read your postings back to sept 7 2004 really enjoyed the stories and pics,  liked the proud captain on sept 28 and story that went with!! i am canadian, born in nova scotia moved to ontario in 1993(thats where my husband is from)my oldest daughter still lives there, moved to nashville tennessee usa in 2001 and moved to france dec 2004!!! my other 3 children are here with us, aaron 17 goes to the american school of paris and erika 9 and alyssa 8 go to the british school of paris!!i really enjoy the history and sightseeing here in france and the landscape is very beautiful but i do miss the everyday comforts of home(as you can probally tell by my complaining on my site) but dont get me wrong i wouldnt trade this opportunity for anything and please do not take offense to anything about france on my website it is intended in good humor and helps me vent my frustrations!!!! france is a wonderful place to live and a great experience for my whole family!!! its great your site is in french and english, thanks for the great reading entries!!!!!!!

  • i would love to see the artical from the toronto newspaper and yes the link for the carpet cleaner was excellent  thanks again wendy

  • The photographs are ever-so-pleasing to the eye...  You've captured a peice of heaven..    Your words are of wisdom...you just have an intriguing way with them..    you made me smile already today.. 

  • Un jour, j'aimerais visiter toute la France.  Je n'ai vu que Paris.  C'est magnifique, Paris, mais, il y a tant d'autres villes à voir.   Amité à vous Michel. (j'ai trouvé mes accents sur mon clavier - je suis ravie!)

  • hi, thanks i will be at auchun this weekend will definitly check it out, my email address is yallcavaeh@yahoo.com

  • Thanks for checking in on me

    Very beautiful. I love looking at the very old places. So much history. I love the ornate way they did everything. We do not have such things now, I don't think people want to put the time & effort into it...sad.

  • Haha, I would have gone to the pub for more than just water, too.

  • Il me semble que le Bretagne est une région très fascinante! J'ai aimé lire ta description de l'histoire là bas, et aussi bien aimé regarder les belles photos de la nature et de l'église bretonne. Et le bar est tout à fait ravaissant avec ton présence Amitié à toi!

  •    Such a place of contrasts.The rugged beauty of the stones & cliffs near the intricate details of the church. All those lovely shades of grey. It does indeed look like a mystical place.

  • Your photos and words are poetry, Michel.  They are gorgeous, as always.

    -matt

  • ici une jolie vue de Toronto
    http://www.fotolog.net/your_city/?pid=8020762
    ... j'aurais pu ajouter quelques verdures dans le ciel de mon (votre) tableau :) )
    un bon weekend à tous

  • Oui, la pointe de Penhir est vraimetn magnifique... !! Ô__Ô 

    Bien belle journée que voila. Mais on dirait qu'il ne fesai pas bien beau pour un jour de juillet

  • These photos are wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing them with us... and sharing some of the history behind them. It must have been a great experience. Your pictures captured the spirit behind the places you visited... the ruggedness of the rocks and the majesty of the Chapel. Thanks for letting us have a glimse of what must of been a very intriguing experience.  Blessings, kc

  • It is an awe inspiring sight!  I would like to come see such things. Our country, being so much younger, has fewer extraordinary structures I think. We have things worth seeing and things that have sentiment attached and natural wonders as well.  It's just that, in Europe, so long ago, buildings were more art than practical dwellings or places of business or houses of worship.  They are wonderful!  The cape is fascinating indeed!  I could sit, meditating, for a long time at such a place.  I'm sure I'd be thinking of the Creator of such wonder.

    Thank you for stopping to see my new grandson.  He is a good baby, rarely crying, and he is a source of joy for our family.  I'll have a number of pictures to tell his tale as he grows, just as I have had of the other four grandchildren.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    love,

    Deb

  • a drop or two of rum would be nice...  a hot tottie.

  • Wow what beauty. You are surely a man that God has blessed for look what a beautiful place he put you. Have a great time  with your friend.

    Love always Dorothy

  • Those pictures are amazing.  My son backpacked across Europe last year and hopes to go back this coming year to study there.  I hope I can go over and visit when he does that.  Thank you for your comment on my site.  That verse was actually one that was on my mind when I wrote that.

    Michele

  • Magical pictures.  Wonderful blogging, as always.

  • Your posts are always so special.  I thoroughly enjoy every one.

  • I went to Germany, Poland, and Rome. It is so beautiful! I have a link to the pictures on my site!

    The link is http://community.webshots.com/user/hockeychick719

    Please check them out!

    ~*Sazzy*~

  • Wow, France is so lovely. Paris is great but I am thinking that the countrysides are probably even more beautiful!

  • thank you, sir =]

    //Felix

  • http://www.castlemountains.com/postcards/eunifun/august2/aug_pup1.jpg Hey sweety love the pics hope your doing well. Hows your garden doing? I finally got a garden fresh tomato mmm yummy take care hugs and Goe Bless.

  • absolutely breathtaking ! even from Virginia   thank you for sharing your travels and pictures  always magi/beck

  • Water, of course!  And if it tastes like wine or beer, who's going to complain?!

  • I really love the photo of La Pointe de Penhir. Lately I seem to be thinking in terms of subject matter for painting practice, and that is one that i think would make a beautiful painting.

    {V} Caroline.

  • Brittany looks very beautiful.   my friend aaron wants to study abroad there and will probably go in a few years.

    <3ashera

  • hes just started college to become an english teacher.  i always harass him....

    <3ashera

  • Thanx for the encouragement Michel. I just wanted you to know I'm staying a nurse (the study I was talking about was for fitness/recreation--itz something I want to do on the side--itz another one of my passions).

    I will keep faith!

  • Le Nord-Ouest (Bretagne/Normandie) et le Massif central sont les deux seules régions de France que je n'ai pas encore visitées. J'espère pouvoir remédier à cet état de choses le plus tôt possible. En attendant, je peux toujours m'imaginer assis à cette terrasse, dans l'attente d'un bon verre d'eau jaune avec beaucoup de broue dessus!!!

    Mes ancêtres (les Acadiens) originent du Poitou et du Nord-Ouest. La tradition celte est donc présente dans notre culture, musicale entre autres. Si nous avons aussi des caps et des pointes à certains endroits le long de notre littoral, nous n'avons cependant pas de menhirs dans nos prés. Ça, j'en suis quasiment certain.

  • Je viens de réaliser qu'on ne dit pas broue en France mais mousse, écume... pour la bière et autres liquides apparentés. Ce mot très utilisé ici doit nous venir de l'anglais «brew». On a une délicieuse expression, «avoir de la broue dans le toupet» signifiant être extrêmement pressé et occupé, ne pas avoir une seule seconde pour soi. J'ai cru comprendre que pendant ton voyage en Bretagne, tu n'avais pas, mais alors pas du tout, de la broue dans le toupet!

    For English speaking folks, the above is unfortunately untranslatable.

  • My site is dynamic? What a wonderful compliment. Your site makes me feel serene and at peace, and your kind of life is something I'm not familiar with, which makes it all the more interesting.

  • How synchronsitic Life Is...last week an old friend from Brittany ( Cleder)  wrote to me..after many years of being my being lost apparently! Now I find your site through Dreamonashelf...and am amazed..How few the links between us! His name is mentioned a couple of posts back on my site you may know him..Your photographs are wonderful. You are so kind to post in two languages. I imagine that is oft not easy.

    Bon Chance ((Wings))

  • Thank you,Sir...I hope so lol... seriously

    //Felix

  • Beautiful tour Michel! From course cliffs and roughly hewn monoliths to fine archetecture. And beer I guess?! A beautiful place.

  • so beautiful!!!........I love to come to your site and look at your beautiful pictures because it is the closest I will ever get to France!  God bless you and your wife!

  • BONJOUR,Michel!
    petite normande perdue au milieu du grand Texas!!

    Myriam

  • The Menhirs photo made me want to escape into that world long ago and walk around those stones in that time.  It makes me wonder what it felt like to stand there hundreds of years ago.  Was the very feeling of the earth and place the same?  It may be...I think that there are places that are mystical and holy in their very location.

    I also pictured the stone carvers at work on their sculptures for those churches.  What a whole other world!

    I miss writing and reading on Xanga so hopefully I will be back more.

    Hugs and Blessings,

    Lisa

  • The chapel is wonderful!!!  I would love to take pictures of that too!  Kat

  • merci michel, ça fait du bien de revoir la terre de ses origines quand on n'a pas pu y retourner cette année. Je sais ce que tu veux dire quand tu parles de l'esprit qui souffle quand on y est , je le ressens moi aussi. ça me prends au coeur et ça me rend heureuse.

  • the pictures you have made are very wonderful!
    how i would love to see the places that you've seen
    i can see how this is a very spiritual environment...does it make you feel calm?

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