Normandie

Normandie

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March 14th 2010

Published: March 23rd 2010

Last weekend, Bucknell took us on an excursion to Normandy. As I’m sure you can tell, I’m getting very behind on my blogging due to me wanting to write down too many memories that I don’t want to forget and also due to the fact that generally when I leave I don’t bring my computer with me. So I’ll just say that Normandy was fabulous, but I’m going to try to not write such a length entr... Read Full Entry

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23rd March 2010

Alex
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I can't imagine what it would be like to be on the beaches of Normandy or go to the American Cemetery. I didn't realize that it's actually American soil. The first and I think last scenes of Saving Private Ryan take place (and I believe were filmed) there. If you have time, a curious political science major wants to know why Kennedy wanted to punish France. I don't remember learning that in APUSH.

24th March 2010

G. Irene
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memories
Hi Val, Grandpa and I also visited Normandy, the cemetery and the museum but had an English speaking guide. She made it clear that she did not care much for Americans but was civil to us. Love, Grandma

29th March 2010

Mom
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History lesson
No history lesson is better than a field trip! It sounds like your trip was great, despite having to get up practically in the middle of the night to get to Normandy. Sounds like this was the perfect time to take your body blanket along!

29th March 2010

Mom
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Photos
Awesome photos! It looks c-c-c-old! I especially like the beach photos!

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