We started the morning with another lovely French breakfast, but within half an hour we were in the car heading off on our first “excursion”. Thank god for some actual travel - maybe even some adventure!
Our first stop was at the top of the cliff at Arromanches. There was a bit of historical World War II artifacts and things that would likely arouse the attention of history buffs, but It wasn’t all too interesting. I specifically remember an old rusty canon being the most interesting thing on the whole cliff-top area. We also checked out some nice views of Mulberry bay (of which we took many photos).
The view of Mulberry Bay from Arromanches.
We then went to Tracy-Sur-Mer and had a bit of fun on the beach, before then heading to Courseulles-Sur-Mer where we grabbed some lunch. Rhys and I had some frites (chips) and crépes, my parents had some local Muscles - Rhys braved a muscle, but I didn’t want any. I’m sure they were lovely though.
We then went to our final destination of the day, the US War Memorial at Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes.
The US War Memorial at Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes, Normandy, France.
More than 9,000 people are buried here. It’s a very sombre place, and we didn’t speak much. I didn’t fully appreciate it at the time, but now looking back it feels a lot more important. Very moving.
By now it was at least four in the afternoon, so we bee-lined it back to the camp ground at Arromanches where we relaxed, ate dinner and read a little bit before drifting off for the night.
