France 2025 - D Day
Hello Fabulous Followers! Joe and I have embarked upon another travel adventure - 40 days! The first part of our journey lasts 20 days in France, traveling with a group led by our travel agent, Pam. We are on a AmaWaterways river cruise that started in Paris and navigating the Seine River northward. Now, I usually start a blog with the beginning of our journey (and I will catch you up), but I have been led in a different direction after today's experience. Today, we traveled to the beaches of Normandy and the American cemetery at Normandy. We sang the National Anthem, had a flower bearing ceremony, listened to Taps and had a moment of silence. The veteran gentleman who presented the flowers is a member of our group. What a touching moment! There are 5 Normandy beaches - Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword. The Omaha beach stormed by the Americans was by far the most treacherous to navigate. These soldiers had to escape the boats or die, and what w...

































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