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The Swiss Riviera

When thinking of Switzerland, we tend to think about hiking and skiing, but mountains aren’t the only natural features to see in this beautiful country. A visit to the Swiss Riviera along the shores of the beautiful Lake Geneva is another great way to experience the stunning beauty of the country of Switzerland.

Remembering D-Day Part 4 – Afternoon thru Normandy

After lunch we headed to Sainte-Mere-Eglise, the first town liberated by the Allied Forces. As paratroopers descended from the sky into the small village, American soldier, John Steele was hit by shrapnel and landed on the church tower in the village. He then spent two and half hours dangling from the church tower. There isContinue reading “Remembering D-Day Part 4 – Afternoon thru Normandy”

Remembering D-Day Part 3 – Morning In Normandy

After leaving the German Cemetery, more on that here, we headed to Angoville-au-Plain. This was my favorite part of the tour! There is not much to this small town but it’s the church that holds the history and story of Robert Wright and Ken Moore. These two heroic US army medics with the 101st AirborneContinue reading “Remembering D-Day Part 3 – Morning In Normandy”

Remembering D-Day Part 1 Bayeux

My first visit to Paris was for only 5 days, which left me very little time to head out of the city to explore everything else that the country of France has to offer. As a big history fan, I’ve always wanted to visit Normandy. So on my second trip back to Paris, I madeContinue reading “Remembering D-Day Part 1 Bayeux”