Joyeuses Pâques! Yesterday, I went to Mont Saint-Michel, one of the most iconic images of France. It was pretty cool because besides the Eiffel Tower, it was one of the first places in France that I learned about in middle school French class; it was hard to believe I was finally there! It was about a 4.5 hour bus trip out to Normandy, but it was definitely worth the drive (especially because we drove alongside snow-covered towns and through lots of countryside). When we arrived at Mont Saint-Michel we were super tired and everything was grey, (so the island looked a bit spooky) but by the late afternoon, the sun eventually came out! We had a few hours to walk around the town; it is medieval-like and very quaint with narrow cobblestone paths and stone buildings snuggly lining the streets. There are several restaurants with nice views overlooking the shores which extend for miles beyond your eyes. We walked through a small chapel and cemetery and through shops and small boutiques, all of which are for the millions of tourists who visit the island each year. While we saw several groups walking onto the sand surrounding the island, we were told not to venture out as there is quicksand. We ended our trip with a climb to the top of the abbey and had a guided tour of the chapel, gardens, west terrace, and tower. It was a full day excursion, and we had a lot of fun!