BON JOUR!
After quite rocky night on the seas we awoke to the large port of LeHavre, literally meaning "the harbor". It is an early day for most of the group to be on our way to one of two tour destinations. Eight have chosen to go to Paris for the opportunity to stand on the steps of the Eiffel Tower, see Notre Dame Cathedral, cruise the River Seine pass the sidewalk cafes along the Arc de Triumph - truly a once in a lifetime day.
The remaining 16 opted for the area of Norman and the beaches made famous on 6 June 1944. In the seaside town of Ammanche is the official D-day Museum & Theatre with displays and memorabilia. We stood on Omaha beach and in the bunkers of Cape de Hoc. Pictured below is the American cemetery containing 9,387 graves and crosses of David.
The emotional day was very humbling as we stood where brave infantry men stormed the shores almost 70 years ago. The June 6th day is forever a liberation day; one celebrated not only by the French, but the world.
A wonderful lunch included cheese souffle and wine, always a staple when in France. An awesome day. Merci mon ami!
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