"A day without sunshine is like, you know, night." ~ Steve Martin

This morning I woke up to find a gorgeous fine mist hanging over town - however, not ideal for my plans for the day!  I was going to visit La Chateau Fort de Lehon with my schoolfriend, Jeanne*. I'm still blown away from the fact that I live within walking-distance of a castle!


Thankfully the weather co-operated; as I set out later that day on my excursion, there was even a little sunshine!  I met up with Jeanne at the base of the hill on which the Chateau is situated, and together we made our way to the top.


The ascent was steep and included more steps than I cared for; we were both a little breathless upon reaching the peak.  But the climb was worth it.  The castle, built in the early 1300s, retained it's outer walls, but inside it has become a grass field. There was a well and and a small religious monument up there also, but the best part was the view.  To one side we could see all the way back to Dinan's ramparts, on the other, la fleuve de la Rance winds it's way through ancient countryside.  

































Spotting a path that run's along the Rance's edge, Jeanne and I headed down to the riverbank and spent the next hour or so trekking through autumn leaves, taking pictures and chatting.  I think my french must be improving - I wasn't able to hold a conversation for that long when I got here!



At 4pm I said good-bye to my friend and started off home.  The sun has been going down ridiculously early recently; around 4:30 in the afternoon!  It's unfortunate that the school days are so long, for the sun tends to rise and set while we're in class.  I was tired from all the walking that day, but I also felt more animated than I have all week.  It's astounding what a little vitamin D  does for you!


As we slip into this colder quarter of   the year, please take advantage of any sunny days that come to you - Grab a sweater, call up a friend and go take a walk in the autumn air!

*name changed upon request