Normandy!!

After Paris we rented a car with my brother in law, Andrew, and drove up to Normandy. We went straight to the American Memorial and Omaha Beach. It was such an incredible experience. We were blown away at the sacrifice these young boys gave for people they never knew. We were there 2 days after the 69th anniversary of the D-Day invasions so there were still a ton of flowers and memorials given to remember those who lost their lives. Also, it was very cold and windy which made me realize how miserable and hard this was for so many of these men. What a humbling experience. 

After the beaches and American Memorial, we headed to Point du Hoc. This was where 200 army rangers climbed and scaled the cliff walls from the ocean to attack the German military. The land is broken and disturbed by bombs, a forever reminder of the blood sacrificed here. It was amazing! The German bunkers were also left partially intact, which was fun to climb around in/on. It was also the windiest place! 

^^directing traffic...haha

^^it said "do not climb on"