We have arrived in Normandy in north western France, after a 3 day transit of just over 1000k.
On day 1 we only managed about 200k as we skirted the Alps in a half moon and then started heading north. Mountain roads & a little sight seeing ruined our distance.
Day 2 saw us spend about 50 euro on tolls but we managed about 700k in under 6 hours including stops, no doubt due to the fact we had the cruise control set to 130k the whole day. It was like floating through France on a magic carpet.
Day 2 evening saw us in a completely muslim town, shopping at the Halal super market, with signs warning of Ramadan all over the place (there is quite a story to be told here, but not in this blog).
Lunchtime today we arrived in Bayeux, Normandy & went to the war museum & then visited the military graves, which are beautifully kept by the French. There were soldiers of many nationalities buried here, English, American, Russian, Canadian, Scotch, Australian & German. We did not see any French graves.
The cemetary with its many personalised inscriptions was surprisingly moving for me, especially after seeing all the things that took place here at the museum only minutes before.
Tomorrow we go to the D day landing site at Omaha beach & work up the coast, heading for Belgium & on to the Netherlands.
On day 1 we only managed about 200k as we skirted the Alps in a half moon and then started heading north. Mountain roads & a little sight seeing ruined our distance.
Day 2 saw us spend about 50 euro on tolls but we managed about 700k in under 6 hours including stops, no doubt due to the fact we had the cruise control set to 130k the whole day. It was like floating through France on a magic carpet.
Day 2 evening saw us in a completely muslim town, shopping at the Halal super market, with signs warning of Ramadan all over the place (there is quite a story to be told here, but not in this blog).
Lunchtime today we arrived in Bayeux, Normandy & went to the war museum & then visited the military graves, which are beautifully kept by the French. There were soldiers of many nationalities buried here, English, American, Russian, Canadian, Scotch, Australian & German. We did not see any French graves.
The cemetary with its many personalised inscriptions was surprisingly moving for me, especially after seeing all the things that took place here at the museum only minutes before.
Tomorrow we go to the D day landing site at Omaha beach & work up the coast, heading for Belgium & on to the Netherlands.
War graves at Bayeux.
A strange ship looking building under construction in Lyon.
Outside the war memorial in Bayeux.
One of many castles in France. This one seemed in good condition & was being used.
Spotted this bumble bee on the way home from the cemetary, it was about an inch long and a half an inch wide.
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