John in front of some of the washed up temporary harbour

The site is very thought provoking, thinking about what Dad and his fellow soldiers must have felt when embarking on such an historical day such as D-Day. One soldier wrote before he died,"As our boat touched the sand and the ramp went down I became a visitor to hell." A very sobering place to visit.

Viva La France

October 7th 2008
We finally arrived in Bayeux after catching three trains and not getting lost once. On one train we did wonder if we were on the right train and then if we were going the right way, but as it turns out we were OK. The fast trains are incredible. ... read more

Europe » France » Lower Normandy » Bayeux

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

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