Étretat

While we did spend five full days on the western coast of Brittany, which was lovely, I find myself however, for the moment, compelled to share this amazing place on earth we find ourselves for our last two days in France. 

The incredible beauty of this place just cannot wait one second longer. We are only here for two nights, as a waypoint to break up the long ride home. 

The path follows the coast (cliffs) for miles with shear drops straight down. Signs are posted everywhere telling people to not be stupid and stay away from the edge due to risk of death. There is also one interesting sign posted next to a stair going all the way down telling visitors in several languages not to stand under the cliffs. I found this sign's placement confusing. And, I did take the stair down. 

I doctored this shot up quite a bit because it felt really dramatic getting caught in a thunderstorm. We got wet and it was scary. 

The beach is covered in "pebbles" of various sizes and you are not allowed to take them. They make the bubbly sound when the waves wash over them.  

We are staying in a cute, very bohem room in a house with an incredible view of the cliffs. The city is below and can be seen through the trees in the yard. It's a popular tourist spot as it's only May and there are small crowds of people crawling all over the cliffs, including Americans, the first we've come across on this long trip through France. I cannot even imagine what summer is like. 

Out the driveway and turn left, go up the hill and from the cliffs is a perfect view of what must be the most famous photo of Étretat. It really is breathtakingly beautiful. 

The weather seems to be quite wet here as it's very muggy and has rained both days. We won't be here long enough to know of this is normal but I get the sense that it is. 

Heading home tomorrow. It will be a long trip.