It was a pleasant spring day in the Brittany region of France. I strolled along taking pictures of the buildings, which were very appealing. I had a new camera I’d bought only two weeks before the trip so I could take crisp, clear pictures. I’d get the camera out of its case, take pictures and carefully put it back in the case. As I looked around I saw a carousel. I’d noticed carousels in other towns and villages but hadn’t taken any pictures of them. This seemed like the perfect opportunity so I pulled the camera out of its case. And then it happened. The camera dropped out of my hand and landed on the cobblestone street. It didn’t just hit the ground – it bounced several times as I stood there unable to keep it from happening.
