The Beauty, The Battle & Bayeux

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September 16th 2009

Published: September 16th 2009

Leaving Paris was not easy, but nonetheless part of the plan. We had entered this marvelous city under the cover of clouds and rain and would leave it the same way. Fortunately for us all the days in between were warm and sunny. Our last hotel was directly across from the train station that would deliver us to our next destination. We boarded the nearly empty train which left promptly on time an... Read Full Entry

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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

D MJ Binkley

Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info

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Cathedral in Bayeux

Just another impressive cathedral......

Tourist train in Bayeux

Silly looking...but fun!

Dining alfesco in Bayeux with a friend

British graveyard in Bayeux

Hotel Argogues

Our home in Bayeux.

Beer in Bayeux

Hops and grains can be found!!

Some of the fine grape....

Seafood platter

Tell us this doesn't look great....and it's not even the entree!!

Mont St. Michelle

Stunning architecture.......

A closer view from afar....

Pastry Boy

More beer!!

Mont St. MIchelle

Absolutely worth the voyage.

Church in Angoville au Plain

Simple place of worship in a small town where heroism abounded on D-day.

B&B on the Normady Coast

Had lunch here on the D-day tour.

Utah Beach

One of the five assault beach on that cold June morning.

Omaha Beach

Lots of bloodshed here......

16th September 2009

MaryJean
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It was a pleasure!
MJ and Dave - It was a pleasure to meet up with you in Giverny! I'm glad to read about your travels beyond Giverny. Thanks for sharing with Connie and I in that beautiful slice of heaven in Giverny!!!

26th March 2010

Melinda Hough
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Normandy
Hiya! I was there in Nov/Dec 2008 and it was decidedly grayer but just as pretty... Looks like I'll be pulling out of SYR in late April for a long drive... Hope you are well. M-

28th March 2010

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Good hearing from you
Hi Mel, I've wondered what you were up to and where your travels have taken you. We continue to travel -- we are going to Italy in September.

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