The market in Rennes was a meld of colour, fresh produce and culture. It was like a dream come true. I loved looking at all the vegetables, fruits, flowers, cheese, breads and pastries. I think that it was pretty hilarious that in a French market they were selling bunches on eucalyptus leaves and hibiscus plants. They were also selling mangoes but they didn't compare to the beautiful mangoes in Darwin. For me one of the major culture shocks about France was how they display their meat. I found it quite confronting and something I had a problem ignoring. I have actually come to appreciate the French's 'It's a chicken so when it's dead it's still a chicken' approach. I think that it helps people to actually understand what they are eating instead of it just being pre-packaged meat in a supermarket. After the market we went into an antique shop and I felt like I had fallen into Downtown Abbey. I couldn't stop smiling! There was also this cool castle in Rennes that I thought was pretty amazing. Well I should probably head off to bed because I have school again tomorrow and it's exhausting enough without me being sleep deprived. I do however really enjoy it :).
!!! WARNING !!!
WARNING DEVICE MIGHT EXPLODE FROM OVERLOAD OF PHOTOS TAKEN BY ME AT THE MARKETS
Ooh Ginny that food all looks so yummy! Am sure you had a great time checking it all out, thanks for all the photos too (that warning - ha ha!!) feel like I've been to the market myself! The Rapid Creek market just won't be the same anymore! Loving your blog - loads of love from Mausie, Nick, Bladie and Sadie xxx
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Georgie
18/11/2014 03:02:06 am
I know! The market was so incredible I could have just spent the whole day browsing through all the little stalls. I'm glad you liked my warning :). Love you and I hope you are enjoy sunny Melbs!
Georgie xx