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AMA Waterways River Cruise Excursion to Normandy

8/1/2018

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  • “We took many pictures today as we relived the stories of the Normandy landings, Tuesday June 6, 1944 … the success and failures of the operation boggles one’s mind … … it is extremely difficult to select a precious few snapshots to convey the experience. Below are 4 picturess focused on the infamous cliff where our Rangers fought a fierce battle to knock out the German command bunker (casement).  ”

BIG DAY !!! … one of the main reasons for joining this cruise … up early and a lengthy bus ride to the Normandy Beaches … we had a splendid female guide … extremely knowledgeable and ability to share/provoke emotions as we traced/visited the ferocious battles of D-Day 1944.
The thoughts, stories & emotions of each beach … Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno & Sword … will burn into your mind and heart.
Every American should visit this spot where phenomenal achievements were made and world history occurred in such a short time period … each person that visits the battle scenes and the massive grave sites must deal with the experience individually … emotions are personal as you see, touch and recreate in you mind the pride we have for those that gave all for our freedom … … if you have not visited Normandy, you should !!! and have this experience … you will understand!  
The thoughts, stories & emotions of each beach … Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno & Sword … will burn into your mind and heart.
Exhausted, we returned to the riverboat for drinks & dinner with friends (old & new) … then easy dancing to our boat’s keyboard player/singer.AmaLegro remained overnight in Rouen.
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River Cruise Aboard AMA Legro, A Trip Report on Rouen

8/1/2018

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ALL ABOARD .. AmaLegro departed Vernon 6:45AM.
Weather still too cold/wet to enjoy topside... enjoyed the beautiful lounge (lots of floor-to-ceiling windows) as we cruised 58 miles (more locks) and watched the picturesque riverside hoes slip by.
2:30 PM we arrive Rouen ... the historic capital of Normandy and location where Joan of Arc as burned at the stake... a city heavily bombed by the Allies during WWII, and a thriving market square (think "flea market").  Enjoyed a walking tour, shopping, churches and museum.
Remnants of a church bombed by allied forces
Back on board we enjoyed a special French dinner, "Chaine de Rotisseurs"... delicious.  After dinner a short lounge visit featuring a local female singer.  All the walking, cold air, drinks and good booze got to us so it was time to retire early.
​AMALegro remained overnight in Rouen.
Rouen was 45% destroyed by Allied bombings, Foundation of a building, formerly shops.  Lavishly restored office building in the background.
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