# 274: Now Back to the Trek
The next installment along the coast of Brittany plus a Thanksgiving pie offer and more.
I see a lonely house perched high on a rocky precipice above blue water and waves the next morning as the walk continues. I wonder what it would be like to live so exposed, surrounded by the elements, with air so fresh and cool, hearing sound of waves below and seabirds above. It seems such beautiful retreat from the chaos and craziness in our world.
The path along the edge today is nine miles with lots of ups and downs. At just four miles in my phone shows I have already climbed 40 stories!
So a little lunch break with a stunning view is welcome.
Several of us even perform an impromptu a capella version of the Game of Thrones theme.
Douarnenez
Late in the afternoon we arrive at our lodging in Douarnenez. It feels spooky when I walk inside and has definitely seen better days. One of our group has to change rooms because of black mold but thankfully the room I am in doesn’t seem to have it and I’m grateful to have a place to lay my head.
Dinner that night at Les Sons de Flacons, a little bistro a short walk away, is one of the best I have on the entire trip.
Blood sausage and…
short ribs with mustard sauce and potatoes.
Before setting out the next morning, I hear the strains of organ music in the church just around the corner from our lodging and decide to pop inside to check it out.
Then it’s through the old town and down to the harbor…
walking by doors that have been there for a very long time.
A sardine store reminds me of the many I saw in Spain in 2011.
Plomarc'h Pella and The Beach
A surprise on the way is Plomarc'h Pella, which is now an archeological site from the 1st through 4th centuries and where sardines were salted and the preparation of garum. Here’s a link to a video, with some rather dramatic music you may find interesting, too.
I spend much of this beautiful blue sky morning in bare feet walking on hard packed sand which is a welcome break from edge-walking and all the ups and downs of the previous day.
When I turn to look back from whence I come, I see the tower of the church from earlier in the morning.
A favorite view of the day this pair on the way down to the beach.
I love watching them together and think of my beloved GP.
Late that afternoon I arrive at Relais de Trefeuntec for a lovely evening of which I will share a bit in our next installment.
Until then have a wonderful week!
What I’m Listening To
La Mer sung by Charles Trenet
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A few days ago I had the pleasure of tasting three pies made by Chef Becky Courchesne of Frog Hollow Farm—an Apple, Carmel Pumpkin, and Whiskey Pecan—and they were absolutely delicious. The two varieties of apple —Ashmead Kernel and Honeycrisp—make a great tart-sweet balance in this pie that comes frozen and ready for you to bake off in your own oven; the Caramel Pumpkin was so creamy and smooth; and the Whiskey Pecan not only had pecans but dried organic pluots, nectarines, and peaches but the real kicker was the layer of chocolate that just about blew my socks off it was so good!
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It is all so beautiful. What a lovely way to start the morning.
Beautiful photos! Thank you for sharing them!