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  • Bruce Hassold
  • Stacy Hassold
  • Bruce Hassold
  • Stacy Hassold

Switzerland & France

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  • Awal trip
    13 Oktober 2023
  • Switzerland & France
    Limmat River, Zurich
    Rapperswil1RapperswilKatholische Pfarrkirche St. JohannKatholische Pfarrkirche St. JohannSchloss RapperswilLake ZurichRapperswil Rose GardenAlp FoothillsArriving in the Alps

    From Zurich to Rapperswil

    15 Oktober 2023, Swiss ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F

    Today, we went on a day tour from Zurich to Heidiland and Liechtenstein. The first stop was the village of Rapperswil at the eastern end of Lake Zurich. We toured St. John's Catholic church, visited the castle, and walked through the rose gardens. After a delicious lunch of mushroom soup, fresh bread, and salad, we continued on into the alps toward Heidiland.Baca selengkapnya

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    Schloss Vaduz, Liechtenstein
    LiechtensteinVaduzVaduz RathausVaduzLiechtensteinCrossing the Rhine River between Switzerland and Liechtenstein

    Liechtenstein

    15 Oktober 2023, Liechtenstein ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F

    Liechtenstein is a small principality located in the alps between Switzerland and Austria. It's roughly 60 square miles and has a population of approximately 40,000. We briefly visited the capital city of Vaduz. The castle of the royal family, Schloss Vaduz, is situated high on the hills overlooking the capital city.Baca selengkapnya

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    Sunset over the Limmat River and Old Town Zurich
    A cruise on Lake ZurichSearching for the best chocolate!Zurich Stadhaus1Fondue dinnerFondue dinnerSunset in Old Town1Sunset in Old Town1Streetcars traveling along Bahnhofstrasse

    Evening in Zurich

    16 Oktober 2023, Swiss ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F

    This evening, we enjoyed a casual stroll through the old town with a stop for a delicious fondue dinner. The sunset was beautiful, and it was wonderful to see the city lights as the sun went down.

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  • Switzerland & France
    Arc de Triomphe
    Boarding the Lyria TGV to ParisAboard the TGVFirst stop in Paris...crepes!Arc de TriompheAvenue de Champs-ÉlyséesAvenue de Champs-ÉlyséesPlace de la ConcordePlace de la ConcordeEiffel TowerAboard the Lyria TGV

    Bienvenue à Paris!

    17 Oktober 2023, Perancis ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F

    This morning, we boarded the Lyria TGV (train à grande vitesse) high-speed train from Zurich to Paris. It reaches a top cruising speed of 168 Mph (270 Kph). After arriving in Paris, we took the metro into downtown and dropped our bags at the hotel. We had a few hours to explore before returning to the hotel for an orientation meeting with our tour director. Tomorrow, we leave Paris and travel via Chartres to Saint-Malo.Baca selengkapnya

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    Chartres Cathedral
    Chartres CathedralThe Incarnation (center), Passion & Ascension (left), Tree of Jesse (right)The West Rose Window - The Last JudgementThe South Rose Window - The ApocalypseThe Blue Virgin Window (left)Adoration of the Magi depicted in the stone choir curtain

    Chartres Cathedral

    18 Oktober 2023, Perancis ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F

    Chartres Cathedral, also known as the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres, was constructed between 1194-1220. Four earlier cathedrals, the first of which dates to the 4th century, were all destroyed by fire.

    Legend has it that in the 800s the church acquired the Sancta Camisa, the tunic said to have been worn by Mary at the time of Jesus's birth. Because of this holy relic, the church became a popular pilgrimage site.

    The 167 stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral are the most complete group surviving anywhere from the Middle Ages. Several windows date to the mid-12th century while over 150 survive from the early 13th century.    Baca selengkapnya

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    A narrow cobblestone shopping street with St. Vincent's Cathedral in the distance
    A city gateBeautiful cobblestone streetsSt. Vincent's CathedralSt. Vincent's CathedralCommemoration of the departure of Jacques Cartier on the floor of Saint-Vincent CathedralSt. Vincent's CathedralKouign Amman!On our way to dinnerAfter sunset

    Arriving in Saint-Malo

    18 Oktober 2023, Perancis ⋅ 🌧 64 °F

    We arrived in Saint-Malo in the early evening, and after checking into our hotel, we set off to explore and to find a restaurant for dinner. We stopped briefly at St. Vincent's Cathedral to admire the beautiful interior. After dinner, we walked the streets, looking in clothing stores and pastry shops on our way back to the hotel.Baca selengkapnya

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    Basilique Saint-Sauveur
    The City WallsBeautiful cobblestone streetsStopping to smell the flowers!Inside Basilique Saint-SauveurStained glass window honoring the heroic French knight Bertrand du GuesclinA stained glass window honoring the four evangelists and four saints of BrittanyView toward the river RanceEnjoying galette-saucisse at the city market

    Dinan

    19 Oktober 2023, Perancis ⋅ 🌧 59 °F

    Today, we visited Dinan, a town in Brittany known for its medieval ramparts, cobblestone streets, and half-timbered houses. We enjoyed seeing the beautiful interior of Baselique Saint-Sauveur and its English style gardens. We had time to explore the city market and enjoy a local snack of galette-saucisse for lunch.Baca selengkapnya

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    Dinard
    The Côte d'Émeraude, emerald coastThe view toward Saint-Malo

    Dinard

    19 Oktober 2023, Perancis ⋅ 🌬 64 °F

    This afternoon, we made a brief stop in the city of Dinard situated on the Côte d'Émeraude, or emerald coast, of Brittany. Dinard is regarded as one of the most prestigious seaside resorts in France. From the shoreline, there is a beautiful view across the bay toward Saint-Malo.Baca selengkapnya

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  • Switzerland & France
    Mont Saint-Michele
    Hotel de Ville (town hall)Church-Abbey Saint-MicheleThe CloisterThe NaveThe Study where monks worked copying manuscriptsThe ramparts

    Mont Saint-Michele

    20 Oktober 2023, Perancis ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F

    According to a legend, the archangel Michael appeared in 708 in a dream to Aubert, the bishop of Avranches, and instructed him to build a church on the rocky islet of Mont Tombe. Twice, he ignored the dream, so Michael touched his head during a third dream, and Aubert finally believed. Over the years, Mont Saint-Michele was expanded and rebuilt numerous times, and it has consistently been a destination for pilgrims who risked the dangerous rtdes and quicksand to visit the abbey. Today, twelve monks still serve in the church-abbey and perform mass three times each day.Baca selengkapnya

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    Château de Fougères
    Château de Fougères (foreground) and the village of Fougères (above)The main gate. Tour de Guémadeuc, Tour de La-Haye-Saint-Hilaire, and Tour du Hallay (Left to Right)The four water millsThe village of FougèresA trebuchet in the inner courtyardTour de Plesguen and Tour de la Trémoille (right) form the Barbican, a trap with a floodable moat.Église Saint-Sulpice de FougèresView toward Tour des Gobelins (far right)Tour Raoul (left) and Tour Surriene (right)

    Château de Fougères

    21 Oktober 2023, Perancis ⋅ 🌧 52 °F

    Today, we stopped at Château de Fougères on our drive to Le Havre. The castle is strategically situated at the historic border of Brittany, Normandy, and France. The original castle was built in the mid 12th century by Raoul II, Lord of Fougères with expansions and additional towers constructed during the 13th-15th century. It is the largest medieval fortress in Europe, with a total of 13 towers. It was the site of numerous battles in the 11th-15th centuries known as the Breton Marches.Baca selengkapnya

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    Nancy's Here!

    21 Oktober 2023, Perancis ⋅ 🌧 55 °F

    We made it safely to Le Havre and boarded the AmaDante around 4:30pm, and Nancy arrived just an hour later. There were lots of hugs and excited voices. These sisters truly love each other, and it's exciting that they'll be able to enjoy this adventure together!Baca selengkapnya

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  • Switzerland & France
    Omaha Beach
    The original cemetery on Omaha Beach"The Brave" sculpture: Wings of Hope, Rise Freedom, Wings of Fraternity"The Brave"Omaha Breach with Pointe du Hoc in the distance (American Troops)"Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves"The Walls of the Missing, inscribed with 1557 names

    Omaha Beach & Normandy American Cemetery

    22 Oktober 2023, Perancis ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F

    This morning, we set off to visit the Normandy Beaches, the site of the allied forces' amphibious landing that began the liberation of Europe from Nazi Germany and led to the end of WWII.

    Our first stop was Omaha Beach, which, along with Utah Beach, was assigned to the American forces.

    We also toured the Normandy American Cemetery, the final resting place of so many young men who gave their lives to ensure our freedom.    Baca selengkapnya

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    The German gun battery of Lounges-Sur-Mer
    The German gun battery of Lounges-Sur-MerThe German gun battery of Lounges-Sur-MerGold Beach with partial remnants of Mulberry Harbor (British troops)A model of Mulberry Harbor (Port Winston)ArromanchesArromanches

    Gold Beach

    22 Oktober 2023, Perancis ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F

    Our next stop was Gold Beach, which was assigned to the British forces. On the cliffs above the beach stand the remains of the German gun battery of Lounges-Sur-Mer. The guns were neutralized quickly by advanced scouting that enabled a massive but precise artillery bombardment.

    Along the coast of Gold Beach, the British constructed an enormous breakwater by sinking concrete structures and old ships. They then built Mulberry Harbor to facilitate the unloading of heavy equipment that supported the expanding beachhead and the push deeper into France. The harbor was affectionately nicknamed Port Winston after one of the chief designers, Winston Churchill.    Baca selengkapnya

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    Juno Beach (Canadian troops)
    Caen WWII Memorial Museum

    Juno Beach & Caen WWII Memorial Museum

    22 Oktober 2023, Perancis ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F

    Our next stop was Juno Beach, which was assigned to the Canadian forces. In this location, marshlands rather than cliffs were the primary geographic challenge. Uniquely designed tanks were used to clear paths from the beach. One version could unroll tracks ahead of itself so it wouldn't get bogged down in the marshes. Another would thrash the ground with cables to detonate landmines.

    The final stop of the day was the WWII Memorial Museum in Caen. There was an extensive exhibit of the Normandy invasion, but also rooms dedicated to other aspects of the war, including the political climate, propaganda, the holocaust, weaponry, and military strategy. There was also an intact German bunker that served as the command center for Nazi forces in the Normandy region.    Baca selengkapnya

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    Abbey of Saint-Étienne (St. Stephen), also known as Abbaye aux Hommes (men's abbey)
    Château CaenWilliam Duke of Normandy's Reception HallCaenAbbey of Saint-Étienne (St. Stephen)The Tomb of William the ConquerorThe Caen soccer club, The Conquerors

    Caen

    23 Oktober 2023, Perancis ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F

    Our first stop today was the city of Caen. We visited Château Caen, the medieval fortress and home of William the Conqueror. Then we visited his tomb in The Abbey of Saint-Étienne (St. Stephen), also known as Abbaye aux Hommes (men's abbey). This abbey, along with the smaller Abbaye aux Dames (ladies abbey) were built by William as a consolation to Pope Leo IX who disapproved of his marriage to Matilda of Flanders due to their relationship as third cousins.Baca selengkapnya

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    The Battle of Hastings, 1066
    Harold sees Halley's Comet and interprets it to be a bad omen of his betrayal of WilliamWilliams fleet arrives in EnglandWilliam's knights arrayed for battleWilliam's knights lead the charge into battle while archers provide covering fireThe Bayeux Tapestry MuseumBayeux CathedralColorful streets in BayeuxBayeuxReturning to our ship, the AmaDante

    Bayeux

    23 Oktober 2023, Perancis ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F

    The Bayeux tapestry depicts the struggle for power between William, Duke of Normandy, and Harold Godwinson, England’s last Anglo-Saxon king. The scenes conclude with William’s successful invasion of England in 1066 and his victory at the Battle of Hastings, which earned him the British crown and the nickname William the Conqueror. The tapestry is 230 feet long and is amazing for having survived the Hundred Years' War, the French Revolution, WWI, and WWII.Baca selengkapnya

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