Mom's European Vacation

Mark and Mailys' wedding was close to the Eiffel Tower. We stayed close to there at the Tourism Hotel. Took the Metro (subway) and walked all over Paris. The day I got there I went to the first platform of the Eiffel Tower. Next picture is from that platform and towards the Military complex where the wedding was - the building at the end of the green. They had excursions planned everyday so it was great! The wedding started at 3 pm. French dinners last a long time speeches between courses, and lots of courses. The dance started about midnight and went until 3:30 am. The french
young people said they usually go until about 6 am.

Saw the french countryside from Mon-Fri, staying in B and B. Saw Normandy beaches and museums and the American cemetary at Omaha beach where the worse casulties were taken by USA on d day June 6, 1944. Grandpa Jim was there either 3 days or 12 days after d day. Must have been awful. We walked the beach and took the route up to the hillside that the soldiers took - had been filled with mines. The german bunkers are still standing and show wher e the germans were hiding during the attacks from the allies.

Also saw 3 castles from the 1400-1500's for the rulers of the times. Many places to visit. Glad to have Mailys to speak french for us to get all arrangements and help with ordering food! She was also a very good driver. Her parents let us use 2 of their cars for the trip after the wedding. Most reasonable vacation, we shared rooms and breakfast was included, also 2 dinners at the places we were staying.