Chilling History and Amazing Landscapes October 7th 2007 Chilling History and Amazing Landscapes
Normandy…the immediate picture most Americans get is of the opening scenes of Saving Private Ryan when US soldiers storm Omaha Beach as part of the D-Day operations that lead to the eventual liberation of France from the Nazis. My father and I both share a love of WWII military history and Kel has long been a WWII culture buff. It see ... read more
Europe » France » Lower Normandy Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more
For all of you who don't know us, we are a relatively normal married couple from Richmond, VA. We have been married for 5 years and have been friends since we met at Capital One on our first day of work. We have decided to make a "nontraditional move" with our lives. On November 7th, 2006 Kel and I left everything behind and started traveling beginning with Lisbon, Portugal. The plan was to start in Europe, hit Asia, Australia and New Zealand and then return to Europe to finish our year. Before it was all said and done we added destinations in the Middle East and Africa. The trip was am... full info