Normandy

The town of Arronmanches where we stayed- D-Day's Gold Beach

One of the most moving places in the world - the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach.  Over 9000 men are buried here.

Walking along Omaha Beach

A crater (one of many) left from WWII bombing

A field where a key battle was fought which was re-enacted in the Band of Brothers series

These coastal towns along the D-day beaches were amazingly picturesque.

My husband who has watched all the WWII movies out there, and read all the books, was in absolute heaven to be actually viewing the areas where D-day happened.  We hiked along the beaches, peered over the cliffs at Pointe Du Hoc, toured the cathedral of St. Mere Eglise, and climbed into the German bunkers dotting this beautiful countryside.  So weird that this peaceful countryside was war torn 65 years ago.  And so wonderful that we got to be the good guys who saved the day. Our two days in this area was a somber reality of war and a moving experience of heroism and patriotism.