After a successful weekend away in the Champagne region, 2 weeks before, it was back into France for the weekend, for a trip to Normandy. Once again we were with our Australian friends who were trying to cram in as much travel before they went home, so we literally just jumped on the band wagon. We stayed in a town call Honfleur which was a very quaint French seaside town.
The port in Honfleur which is lined with restaurants. A great spot for a croissant whilst soaking up the French sunshine.
Our apartment was a really good size and a great location right in the heart of Honfleur- in fact we had a food market outside the apartment which was well frequented.
Above- ....and that was just the tomato section at the market!
On the Saturday night we treated ourselves to a Michelin star restaurant in the town - the pictures might not show it but the food was amazing !
Chocolate overdose and the end of our 5th course! There were a few buttons loosened that night to get it all that in- but I would not be defeated!
The monument at Utah beach - this is one of the most famous of the beaches (Utah, Omaha, Juno, Sword and Gold) and this is where the allies had the majority of their success.
Museum at Utah beach
Antipodean picnic
What a history lesson you get when you visit these places! I learned more in 2 days than I think you could pick up in 3 years studying history at school- that's of course not trying to take a cheap shot at Southland Boys' scholastic brilliance!
The American cemetery at Omaha beach, it is the biggest cemetery from WWII where close to 10,000 soldiers are remembered on a stretch of over 17 acres. This is the same cemetery that is featured at the end of saving private Ryan, a pretty sombre but amazing place.
Above - the crew
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