Arromanches

Life is settling into a regular rhythm at the moment! although the weather is good so that does help. Although life is steadying up now, the beginnings of some amazing things that we will hopefully see on this venture happened today. A short drive today along the coast and we ended up in a place called Arromanches, just further along the d-day beaches, technically 'Gold' beach. From the top of the cliff looking down into Arromanches was a stunning view of 70 year old technology and ingenuity in action. If you know nothing of this, then google it. In essence, with all te ports held by the German forces during the war, and d-day imminent, it was decided that a harbour had to be built within a matter of weeks. Essentially, they ( allied forces) achieved it. Quite stunning really and difficult to comprehend the engineering feat. 

So we all enjoyed the museum etc, and Jasper seems to be clinging onto all the information and quizzing Maya about everything too. They have both been asking pertinent questions about d-day and why it all happened. 

Apart from that, after 2 days on a site near Coursuelles sur Mer we are now using our Passion France card once again for a free stop on a farm. So to help build the picture, this is a cider farm (another bottle purchased) and Hugo (the van) is nestled in amongst the orchard.  There is a gentle breeze in the trees as the cool evening descends. I'm happily tapping away on the ipad wishing for the next wifi hotspot, whilst Clare devours another book on her kindle. I have just returned from a short jaunt on the bike around Bayeux, our next target.

Ed