Saturday, May 16
Dinner last night with Jade (Elodie's bf), Erwan and Elodie at la Motte Piquet: a creperie that was participating in a Rennes food festival of sorts and would have special galettes. Turns out they were out of the special, but we had really yummy galettes (yay, I had galettes again!) that were about the size of Chicago. Followed by desserts crepes of the same size... Wow, we ate a lot. We sat and talked til after 11 (keeping in mind dinner is more like at 9 here) and then went to the Lounge for un verre. We decided not to make a terribly late night and headed back.
This AM was very calm: we had pain au chocolat and breakfast together at the table and everything. Got all ready and Elodie and I went to the Marche des Lices together. It's actually nationally known for it's massiveness and I can see why (I got lots of pics)... from cheeses to fishes to fruit and veggies galore, it's impressive. Plus, everyone else had the same idea, so we were amidst the bustle. We got me a sausage-cheese galette and it was so freaking good. I know it's hard to translate, but this is one of the things that I've missed most about Rennais food.
We had a coke/water on the patio of a restaurant overlooking Place des Lices as the Marche was wrapping up (pics) and just relaxed. Met Jade for a shopping excursion and ended up at Couleurs Cafe, who specializes in hot chocolate. I got a coconut something or other and Elodie got spiced honey I believe... they were beautiful and delicious!
The museums are free all over France May 16th from 8 to midnight, so we went to the Eco-museum close to the house and it was actually the closest I've ever been to a cow or a pig... and I'm from the midwest! I had to travel to France to learn about wheat... Strange. But the museum is very cool.
Afterwards, we came home to rotisserie chicken and potatoes at about 10:30p and then got ready and left to go back out on the town about midnight. I got to see some of the places that Elodie goes out and some of them are still the same as when I was here (yay, I'm not too far removed). The last one is actually underground in a sort of cave thing with great deco, fun music and a dance floor. Very fun!
Pics on Flickr
This AM was very calm: we had pain au chocolat and breakfast together at the table and everything. Got all ready and Elodie and I went to the Marche des Lices together. It's actually nationally known for it's massiveness and I can see why (I got lots of pics)... from cheeses to fishes to fruit and veggies galore, it's impressive. Plus, everyone else had the same idea, so we were amidst the bustle. We got me a sausage-cheese galette and it was so freaking good. I know it's hard to translate, but this is one of the things that I've missed most about Rennais food.
We had a coke/water on the patio of a restaurant overlooking Place des Lices as the Marche was wrapping up (pics) and just relaxed. Met Jade for a shopping excursion and ended up at Couleurs Cafe, who specializes in hot chocolate. I got a coconut something or other and Elodie got spiced honey I believe... they were beautiful and delicious!
The museums are free all over France May 16th from 8 to midnight, so we went to the Eco-museum close to the house and it was actually the closest I've ever been to a cow or a pig... and I'm from the midwest! I had to travel to France to learn about wheat... Strange. But the museum is very cool.
Afterwards, we came home to rotisserie chicken and potatoes at about 10:30p and then got ready and left to go back out on the town about midnight. I got to see some of the places that Elodie goes out and some of them are still the same as when I was here (yay, I'm not too far removed). The last one is actually underground in a sort of cave thing with great deco, fun music and a dance floor. Very fun!
Pics on Flickr
posted by Jess at 3:14 AM
1 Comments:
We have loved your blog. We feel like we have eaten right along with you. Your pics have been good and fun, too. G'pa
It has been sooooo fun to read your blogs! I've told all my friends about your trip and all the fun you're having. My friend Jan who goes to France alot wants us to meet for lunch to talk about your trip. We miss you... :] G'ma
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