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Comment: As it was raining, we did not visit the chapel at the far end...
  
IMG_0882 * operated by Sophie.

IMG_0888 * On the first stop at the beach in Arromanches we saw what was left of the great pontoon bridges built to off load the ships shortly after D-Day.

IMG_0911 * Arriving at the American Cemetary on a rainy day, Carol finds a furry friend.

IMG_0891 * Like all US Military cemetaries, the graves are marked with either a Roman cross or a Star of David...

IMG_8489 * including the unknown soldiers who died here around D-Day.
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IMG_0907 * but did find shelter in the memorial...

IMG_0895 * that contained maps showing the landing routes as well as the advance toward Germany.

Omaha Beach * Below the cemetary we find a panoramic view of Omaha Beach.

IMG_0890 * Continuing along the beaches to the west...

IMG_0940 * we find these cows deep in the mud on our way to...