Sun 27 Feb 2005
Our Vacation in Spain, Day 6: Back in France
Posted by Sandi Atherton under France, spain, vacation
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Because of the length of the drive from Spain to Rennes, we’ve stopped overnight in Limoges, France, which is famous for the China produced here.
Limoges seems to be a very beautiful town with great shopping and many interesting places to visit. I have decided to put it on the list of places for a long weekend visit. There are museums and factories to learn about the porcelain made here.
Because we were in somewhat of a hurry to get home and I have hopes of returning, we chose to stop at an outlet store buy a few items and get on the road.
What I had not prepared myself for were the prices!! I knew it was going to be pricey but I had not expected it to knock me right off my feet! The hotel last night served me tea in a small pot just big enough to hold 2 servings. I loved it and thought that was what I would purchase. HA! When I found a pattern that I liked, I just could not bring myself to shell out the kind of money they wanted for it. It just was not worth it to me. Instead I picked up a small votive holder that was a unique shape but still in the same pattern that I loved. I also found two other small cup like votive holders that have scenes of Paris etched into them.
Then something unexpected happened. I found myself back at the tea pot knowing I would regret it forever if I did not buy the tea pot I so wanted… But then I also knew I would regret it my entire life if I spent that kind of money on a stinking tea pot.
I compromised and went only for the tea cup and saucer.
