We had a last full beach day, lounging in the sand and playing in the water. It was a great day with great people. These three girls had a ball together and it was so hard to say goodbye (for now) to Albane and her family at the end of the day. For dinner we made them a soft taco bar and snickerdoodles. They loved them all.
Here are the last few pictures I took as we packed up and headed out the door.
But we didn't get too far before Eric noticed something in front of our car and realised it was our front license plate.
Someone had actually side-swiped the car trying to parallel park and ripped off the whole license plate holder. There was no note left on the window. We called the police (gendarmerie) and they told us we could go ahead to our destination today and visit the police station there to file a report.
We brought Christophe (Gaëlle's father and Claire (her aunt who speaks excellent English) to the Mayenne Gendarmerie to file a report.
Good thing we brought a translator because no one in the office spoke any English. But they were all friendly and helpful officers.
The Officer even volunteered to pose for our official blog photo to remember this adventure. After 20 min or so we had full police report in hand. Hopefully the rental car company will be just as cooperative when we return a damaged car tomorrow. It is just a hassle that we have had the car for 3 weeks and 24 hours before returning it, this happens. But I suppose if this is the worst thing that happens to us on our trip then we are considered fortunate.
We took a walking tour of Mayenne after our report was complete.
The ruins of this castle is from 900 AD.
Christophe was in my shot so I told him to wave "hello", instead he galloped across the bridge like riding a horse. I will never believe anyone who tells me the French are always serious.
This is the church Gaëlle's mother Laure grew up attending. It was built in 1100 AD.
Gaëlle says you dont want to be late for church especially for Christmas because the only seats left will have this spectaculat view...
This is the school behind the church where Laure attended as a child.
This is a beautiful government building. Such an old and beautiful city Mayenne is!
Today I also received wonderful news that my sister Jaime had her baby today. Welcome Cecilia Claire Starks to the family. Mom and baby are doing well. 7 lb 7oz and 20 inches. Perfect size. Can't wait to meet her in a few days!
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