Trip of a Lifetime! Went on a Viking River Cruise on the Seine after a week in London. 4 days on our own and then met up with the river cruise. My plan in college was to go to Paris with my roommate, however, life got in the way and that didn't happen. So many years later, hubs and I found a 80th Anniversary of D-Day trip to Normandy which included Paris and London. It was a fantastic trip! We were off and running the minute we arrived in London and saw pretty much everything considering this was our 1st trip there. Did ALL the touristy things including Buckinhgham Palace, Windsor Castle, Changing of the Guard, Churchill War Rooms, Bletchley Park, Parliament, and Abbey Road!! Stayed in Mayfair at The Chesterfield Mayfair which was fabulous...right next to Shepard Market, Regent Street and more! Then took the train to Paris to arrive to all the preliminary Olympics prep and it was crazy! Paris is alot like NYC except for the food, sweets and wine. Not my fave. Great fashion though!
Then we headed on to Normandy! Need I say more! Although it was extremely crowded with dignitaries, soldiers and a few WW2 Vets, we were thrilled to be there and see such a historical monument in history. It was extremely moving, and we need to be forever grateful to ALL our Vets. Very special and highly recommended. I was truly amazed how the French and British were so appreciative to the Americans. Flags everywhere. Nevertheless, in this time of disarray here in the States, we need to be thankful for the people who fought for our freedom and paid the ultimate price. I learned alot more about WW2 and encourage you to take the trip over the pond and get a glimpse of reality! God Bless America!!
Then we headed on to Normandy! Need I say more! Although it was extremely crowded with dignitaries, soldiers and a few WW2 Vets, we were thrilled to be there and see such a historical monument in history. It was extremely moving, and we need to be forever grateful to ALL our Vets. Very special and highly recommended. I was truly amazed how the French and British were so appreciative to the Americans. Flags everywhere. Nevertheless, in this time of disarray here in the States, we need to be thankful for the people who fought for our freedom and paid the ultimate price. I learned alot more about WW2 and encourage you to take the trip over the pond and get a glimpse of reality! God Bless America!!
