I went to one here in Josselin yesterday with Sue. I did find some small picture frames (for drawings) for .50 each. Also a terra cotta jug for utensils, for 2E.
There were lots of nice things, but mostly not. I think the nicest things never make it this far.
People here really hang onto their things. There is lots of trading and bartering going on and so by the time somethings gets into the Vide Grenier, no one really wants it.
After the sale, Sue hosted me for another wonderful lunch, pictured below. There are also some stills
Today, I've learned all about the train routes from here to Paris and beyond.
Particularly to Prague. I hope to make that trip one of these weeks, after the weather improves. You can go straight through with the last leg on a sleeper. Change over in Cologne. I am really excited to do that.
A new acquaintance, Derek, is an expert in rail travel, having consulted on the rail network throughout China. He knows the European railways very well and is helping me plot out this trip. I really have met the most interesting and well traveled people here.
One lady I met, hitchhiked around the world on her own, twice!
Those of you who think I am brave or bold.....just think about that!!! She ended up stuck on a south Pacific island off a freighter with no money. She did finally manage a flight off after begging a ride to an airport on dirt roads. I would just collapse from the stress in that kind of predicament.
The weather today is awful. Heavy, Pouring rain. They are predicting snow tomorrow! It is snowing in England now and it is coming in from the north/east. I thought we were all done with that as the last couple of weeks have been nice and mostly in the 50's. (F) I can't wait for the good weather to finally arrive!!! Bonjour, au revoir!! K
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