Over the last few days, we have of course also taken a look at one or two blogs and realized that it is mainly professionals who are out and about. Either photographers, media specialists or copywriters. We can't compete with all that. - And thank goodness we don't have to. - After all, we just want to record our impressions. Which has the huge advantage for us that we can just go for it. This way, we let ourselves drift and are not dependent on the light conditions or the pitches. Choosing a bad pitch for the night and getting up before dawn the next morning to be the first on site? - We prefer to sleep in. And in the evening we enjoy the blue hour while cooking. Although we have to admit that what some people conjure up with their SLRs or Photoshop looks better than reality. But our iPhone is easier to carry. - As the Kölsch saying goes: "Et es wie et es"
Our first stop today is the Chapelle St-Germain de la Mer, in the village of the same name. A little way behind the village, there is a wonderful view from Roche Noire. We use this spot for breakfast. Suitably fortified, I try Marc's first "walking moments" with our new drone, a DJI Mavic Air. The whole thing takes some getting used to. Until pictures can be expected here...
We continue past Pointe de Crissouet, Port à la Duc, Pointe de Muret to Fort la Latte, also known as Château de la Roche Goyon, or Roc'h Goueon in Breton. We practically never lose sight of the sea. As it is Sunday, there is another stream of visitors from the parking lot heading towards the fort, an old fortress from the 13th century. We prefer to hike a little along the coastal path, the famous GR34 customs officers' trail. On the one hand, we are undisturbed, and on the other, we still manage to get one or two nice photos. But above all, we enjoy the wonderful view and the salty sea air.
From Fort la Latte, we can already see Cap Fréhel. From the fort to the cap, there is a 90-minute walk along the cliffs. The view is simply breathtaking. There is one thing above all else here: pure nature!!! - The rock formations drop almost vertically down to the sea by up to 70 meters. If you like, you can venture right up to the edge. There are no walls or fences to obstruct your view. - Gorse, daffodils and above all heather grow almost right up to the edge, coloring the cape in shades of red and green.
The rocky headland consists of reddish-colored sandstone and pink granite. These rock formations give the Côte de Granit Rose its name. Not only seagulls flutter in the air, the bird sanctuary is home to countless species of seabirds. - Unfortunately, we don't see any penguins.
We quickly lose track of time while searching for them. - After all, it was the ladies and gentlemen in tails who drew us here. - But it would be a shame to complain about this place.
As a result, we arrive back at our campsite just before closing time. - But we had such good intentions.
Insight of the day: Not getting what you think can also be a pleasure.
The donation "boxes" of the French sea rescuers embedded in the walls are omnipresent. Looking into the spitting sea, you realize once again what these and their German colleagues do superhumanly every day. - Just three months ago, three French sea rescuers died off the coast of the western French port of Les Sables-d'Olonne during a mission to rescue a missing fishing boat that capsized in a heavy storm.
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