As soon we stepped off the bus at Mont St. Michel, gusts of wind hit us with full force while the rain relentlessly soaked through our clothes. The scent from the ocean and the constant spray was refreshing. Throughout the morning, we were rushing to be sheltered from the rain. So much so that I personally had hardly enough time to take pictures of one of France’s iconic landmarks. On the way down from the mountain, many of us stopped in little cafes to have AP small snacks or warm ourselves up with hot chocolate and coffee. As everyone was drenched, we were allowed to check into the hotel early. We were allotted 45 minutes to dry off, pack, and change clothes. Most people wore sweatshirts for the rest of the day and changed their foot ware. After the break, the bus transported us to the historic harbor of St. Malo. There we were given 3 hours of free time. We were encouraged to dine-in in a restaurant and explore the streets. I think this was the most enjoyable free time since we were truly unrestrained by time and could have done whatever we pleased. Once we all arrived at the meeting point, we were taken on a guided walking tour to explain the city’s economic significance for centuries. Then we ate dinner at a Creperie with a savory and sweet crepe combination. After our plentiful dinner, Phoebe took us to the beach for some picture opportunities and to dip our feet in the water. To end our tumultuous day, we walked back to the hotel. Thus, while our day started miserably caused by the terrible weather, it ended perfectly with sunshine.
- Meehir
The day is started out pretty dreadful to put it in a nice way. First off, we were all pretty tired after getting limited sleep the night before. It was the coldest day of the trip so far, and it was pouring as we made our way to Le Mont Saint Michel, an island along the French coast. The weather hurt the mood and the views as we explored the castle and the island. After about half an hour of exploring, we all got food from some of the cafes on the island. Phoebe, our tour guide from EF, came in clutch and readjusted our schedule so we could head to the hotel in Saint Malo to rest and change since we were soaked from the rain. It was as if a whole new day had started as we were given about 3 hours to hang out in Saint Malo with the sun coming out and temperature warming up. We knew this was the last block of free time we would get for the whole trip, so we made sure to make the most of it. The majority of us sat down for a nice, long lunch, and then went for dessert and souvenir shopping. We then embarked on a walking tour around Saint Malo, learning about the founding of and history of this city. We had crepes for dinner and then finished the day on the beach. This was one of the many unforgettable moments on the trip. We walked back as the sun set, capping off our second to last day of the trip.
- Ken
