After a sleepy morning, we went into Honfleur with the intention of visiting a Christmas market. Unfortunately, we found out the market was tomorrow, boo! So, we made do by having a lovely breakfast of scones, toast, and hot chocolate! It was then off to Pegasus Bridge, which was taken early D-Day morning by British paratroopers to secure a path across the Orne River. The memorial was not open, but we were able to walk around the perimeter and see much of exhibits (see the picture of Will with the relocated bridge). We then followed the Orne River down to Ouistreham (edge of Sword Beach). We were happy to see that the Atlantic Wall Museum which we thought was going to be closed was open. The museum itself was a five story command bunker. We had
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