Slowly. It's a long, steep climb up from the town on the Mont Saint-Michel to the abbey complex at the top. The stone stairs can be hard on the feet and it's a good idea to take advantage of overlooks and benches for a rest along the way. It's probably a lot easier for the younger folks.
Taking a photo break on the way up. I was 32 years old. Digitized color slide, January 1992.
I don't remember going to the Mont Saint-Michel back in 1981-82, so this trip in 1992 was more than likely my first time there. As a reminder, I posted most of these photos a while back, mainly in 2007 (fifteen years ago, yikes!), in a smaller format. I'm taking this opportunity to re-work some of the images and post them again in a larger size.
I went to Mont Saint-Michel way back when I was in high school. I still vividly remember that. Someday I hope to go back.
ReplyDeleteThis was a place that Doug really wanted to see, but we had too much already on our agenda. I hope he and Betsy get to go someday :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice photo that captures the mystery of the Mont. I don't know why or how Esta and I made it to the top last year- it was quite a workout!
ReplyDeleteI am now at the age where I look at something like this and wonder if my knees can take it.
ReplyDeleteWe made it to the top (thirty years ago!), but I do remember saying, "What a beautiful view!, Let's stop here and enjoy it for a few minutes before we continue on up!"
ReplyDeletemichael, I hope you get to!
ReplyDeletejudy, a good goal to have!
evelyn, it's a climb, that's for sure!
michael, slow and steady wins the race!
anon, I'm sure I've said that a time or two!
I forgot to id myself: that last anon was from Mary in Oregon
DeleteThis photo is breathtaking as are the stairs.
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