First, we went to visit Mont Saint-Michel, a little island monastery off Normandy's coast.
The monastery was built in the 8th century when, legend (and Wikipedia) has it, St. Michael the Archangel appeared to the local bishop, Aubert, and instructed him to build a church on the island. Aubert ignored him until St. Michael burned a hole in the bishop's skull with his finger....and that's the reason thousands of pilgrims, over hundreds of years, have made the arduous pilgrimage to Mont Saint-Michel.
Before leaving France, we managed to eat the most delicious crepes ever in a little creperie in Brittany, which happens to be the crepe's birthplace. Who knew Emmentel cheese, wild mushrooms, and cream could lead to such a party in my mouth? Of course, they got eaten before any pictures could be taken.
The last stop on the trip was Bruges, Belgium; a fairyland of canals, really good chocolate, and really, really good waffles. I'm already trying to figure out how to make them myself...so, when I get home the kitchen is going to be busy!
We stayed at a hotel in Oostende, a beach town outside of Bruges. None of us could resist a long walk on the beach at sunset, and some very cheesy (awesome) pictures resulted. But it sure was fun!
Unfortunately, we had to say goodbye and set out on our lonesome...it's a rough life.
3 comments:
you look so beautiful christa!
so no Keukenhof?! I love seeing all of these great places again and for the first time through you and your tastebuds :) love you guys!
We've got the waffle recipe. My aunt and uncle lived in Beligum for a few years and she taught me out to make those deliciously sugary waffles, so I could give you the goods when you get back. Although you can't find precisely the right sugar here in the US, so if you see any pearl sugar over there you should bring some back :)
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