Ah, here we are again, nestled into the lushly green landscape and utter calm of rural Brittany. No big hotels, no tourist buses, no high rises. This summer we are exploring the west, in Finistère Sud, of rugged coastline and pristine Atlantic waters, somber granite villages and Celtic legends. Menhirs, dolmens, cairns and sacred Druid places are scattered seemingly helter-skelter (they were actually integrated into a vast ancient system of religious spaces) and our holiday rental is across from the Menez Hom so important to Breton myth.
Finistère Sud is also known as the wettest part of the region. We’ve had sun, but every day has started with rain, or, like this morning, a tempest.
Nevertheless, Brittany is suffering from a three-year drought. That explains why last summer was hot and dry. Maybe we’ll have some more of that in the next couple of months.
This part of Brittany encompasses the famously beautiful Crozon Peninsula, which attracts beach going families, wet-suited surfers and hikers taking on the GR 34 (Grande Randonnée or “big hike”) stretching along the coast for 120 kilometers/75 miles. Months of sunny days wouldn’t be enough to adequately explore its countless breathtaking views and wide expanses of sandy beaches.
Weather permitting, we’ll do the GR 34 justice. The temperature is currently 16C/61F, so bathing is out of the question. However, not for some locals.
kmazz 
Wonderful photos! Rennes has had rain everyday for the last 2 weeks. It’s not heavy – sometimes just sprinkles, but it is raining every day. This time last year it was dry.
Thanks, Ruth. As a former Oregonian, I don’t mind some rain. But I am looking forward to a spate of dry days.
So inviting. I can’t wait to get there. Hopefully next summer. I’ll be in that water with the locals😉😳🙄🇫🇷
Gorgeous photos Kathleen and you should be writing for a travel magazine. Looks dreamy. Miss you guys, love Lynn
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Thanks, Lynn.
Beautiful photos you’ve taken in just a few days!
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That shot of the chap launching into the sea is fab!
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