We were on a summer holiday

So this  august my girlfriend an I went to france. To the South of Normandy. We saw many beautiful buildings and sights. I was most impressed with Rouen and the view of the Seine from the côte des deux amants.

Deux amants means two lovers in french (I hope I got this right). There was a story about that place. Legend tells a story of a king who did not want his daughter to get married. They could only wed his daughter if they would carry his daughter up a giant steep mountain. Many had tried and all had failed. 

One day the daughter falls in love. She tells the man of a potion which will give him the strength to carry her up the mountain. They begin their voyage to the top and they almost made it. But right before they reached their destination they both fell of the mountain and died.

It’s quite sad actually now that I think of it …

My girlfriend and I did reach the top. But I also cheated, I used my car and the road that led up the mountain :D

I’ve attached some pictures for you to get an idea of how our voyage was :)

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