Day 3 Normandy

Train departed from Paris, arrives in picturesque town of Bayeux in region of Normandy

Broze statue "The Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves"

American Cemetery in Coleville-sur-Mer

Valerie and her daughter Rosanna

We were so fortunate to have met a wonderful local woman who takes care of my great Uncle's grave (and helps WWII veteran's and their families in many other ways, too) 

German bunkers in foreground

Cemetery overlooks Omaha Beach, beautiful bluff along the English Channel. Surreal to see remains of German bunkers along such a beautiful beach.

Rosanna, age 9

We spent a wonderful day exploring and learning and then returned to Bayeux for the train ride back to Paris.

waving goodbye to our new French friends

Rest in Peace, Edwin Alexander. Died age 18, Utah Beach, Normandy France.