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| Mont St Michel is an abbey constructed in the 8th century and added to/altered over time. It is built on an island rock, now connected to the mainland by a causeway. The construction was incredible, although the sheer number of tourists (we don't count as tourists) somewhat spoils the experience. |
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| This wheel drives the goods lift. Six prisoners were required to walk in the inside of the wheel to provide the necessary force. |
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| The tide around St Mont Michel recedes a total of 18 kilometres! It seems to be a tradition for children and young adults to walk about in the mud, which is very sticky and smelly (12 centuries of monks sewage). The blonde boy in the foreground thought it amusing to kick mud at me. |
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| The cloister. St Mont Michel has an extraordinary number of columns (a bit like Pip's house). |
No Gargoyles??!! Fabulous place. There are very skinny side paths where you can escape the main traffic of overweight Americans:0 Did you find the old cemetery? Back to the gargoyles ..... The Mont will always be the howling warning:)
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