Merville Franceville

Arrived at campsite for our final 4 days for the 80th celebration of the d day landings. Just got set up and aircraft flew over. Hercules and Dakota. We are right on beach , lovely.
Arrived at campsite for our final 4 days for the 80th celebration of the d day landings. Just got set up and aircraft flew over. Hercules and Dakota. We are right on beach , lovely.
Cycled to the Merville batteries, the German stronghold which were an important capture prior to the d day landings. Then we cycled through a nature reserve and back to camp. Planes flying over again.
Day out in the campervan along the beaches. Just got to the british normandy memorial in time to see it close for rehearsal for tomorrow . Will try and visit Friday. Great atmosphere through theMeer informatie
Cycled into town to the boulangerie for our baguettes and was pleased to find a french food market. But ended up buying Moroccan food and paella! Sunny day so walk on beach later after watching moreMeer informatie
Last day before our rearranged ferry home. A visit to the marvellous British normandy memorial to pay our respects.
Large British cemetery and exhibition of army jeeps and vehicles. Also met two veterans 100 and 96 years old but didn't get the opportunity to shake their hands .