A wonderful day, today with so many events to still look forward to. We left Paris & headed to gverny to see the house and grounds of Monet. We loved seeing the country side and architecture of the farm land and small villages. Along the way we stopped at a flea market to get some sodas, snf gounf yhat they were selling dead chickens with their heads still on. Very gross and you have got to be thankful for our Pubix and no grossness.

When we arrive in Gverny, we begun with the Gardens. It was a surreal experience to stand in front of a place in the grass where I can picture Mont in front of his easle as he gazed at his beloved garden. It was so beautiful, and we had to have our moment on the bridge above the water lilies. What an inspiration he was to us, showing us a new way to look at the beautiful things in nature, that we have been given to enjoy.

As we toured Monet.s home we saw a love of all kinds of art as there were pieces from the masters throughout the  rooms.

We left the Monet grounds with a sense of thankfullness that we have had the opportunity to walk where Monet walked and see what Monet saw.  I hope the inspiration of his work will be well remembered.

We then headed further away from Paris to Normady and then to Omaha Beach.

We were speechless as we looked upon the beach and remembered the 48,000 soldiers  who had given their lives to bring freedom to France, Belgium, Netherlands etc…So many countries working together on that day and our American soldiers were led by Commander Eisenhower.

An event that  brought freedom to many.  We find through that the French credit the U.S with bravery and gratitude and have created a very touching memorial.  We are so thankful that we chose to visit this moving tribute.