We were expecting some rain as we planned this trip, the Pay-Bas and Normandy are noted for cooler, wetter weather. We were hoping for some scattered showers but the last 24 hours was a bit more inclement than we wanted. Driving south through more rain we were wondering if we would get a break only to have the break reveal itself as we pulled into our destination for the day, Honfleur with warm sun and scattered clouds, just what we were hoping for.
Honfleur is a picturesque port town located on the south bank of the Seine near where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. Still an active port it also has a place in art history, several noted artists lived and worked here including Claude Monet and the visions seen in this area helped inspire the Impressionist movement. The city has one of the more interesting churches we have seen in a while, Saint Catherine’s. Since the area was populated by fisherman thus ship builders they applied some of the same techniques when these same people built the church thus some parts look like a boat.
We indulged in local delicacies for dinner including some great Oysters, local fish and savory buckwheat crapés.
We are now at our home for 5 days, Audrieu a centrally located town from where we can day trip out to the many sights we want to see nearby. And much to Syd’s happiness there is a nice pool. Rain, rain go away!
Heard a loud groan from the north. Bye-bye Pay-Bas.
