Monday, October 19, 2009

Day 4 Normandy to Brugge, Belgium

We now know that The Good Lord is watching over us. Bill called Hertz at 7:30 am and found out that there was a Hertz office in Bayeaux literally 100 yards down the street from our hotel. They just happened to have an identical van available. We were on the road only 1 hour past our itinerary.

First stop Normandy Beaches. We went to a very beautiful and moving American Cemetery. We were brought to tears by the tremendous sacrifices made to ensure the freedoms that we enjoy today.







This picture shows the concrete remains of German gun fortifications faced by the US Rangers at Pont du Hoc.



These craters are the result of Allied bombing on the German fortifications.



Omaha Beach looking towards Pont du Hoc



After we left Normandy, we went to Rouen to see the Notre Dame Cathedral.



The beautiful interior.



Our wonderful day ended in Brugge, Belgium just as planned. More tomorrow.
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  1. DaveMonday, October 19, 2009 at 7:57:00 PM CDT

    "We were brought to tears by the tremendous sacrifices made to ensure the freedoms that we enjoy today."

    Every, of the now too many, trip to the 'Barracks hits me the same way.

    "After we left Normandy, we went to Rouen to see the Notre Dame Cathedral."

    Wow.

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  2. AlyceTuesday, October 20, 2009 at 7:03:00 AM CDT

    Amazing...I cannot imagine the feeling you had being there. Pictures are beatiful! Happy anniversary mom and dad...love you.

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  3. AnonymousTuesday, October 20, 2009 at 8:19:00 AM CDT

    Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!!

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