Mama's Girl Market

So this was a tough decision. My Aunt and I had to make a tough choice are we going to go to London, Norway or Italy. My Aunt has been to London and was looking for something new. Did I mention there wasn't a very good exchange rate either. Norway weather was cold, did not back any winter clothing, so that stop is out. It is going to be a stop in the future. Our family is from there which makes it a must visit kinda place. Soooooooo Italy it is. This was a good choice. The exchange rate was in our favor, the weather was perfect and the people are great. Our hotel in Rome was just a few blocks away from the Colosseum and Cesar's Place.  Hard to believe that this is still standing after all these year. The Roman's really know how to build.

During the trip, I felt that it was only appropriate to visit Normandy . I can't even imagine what those young boys where thinking as they were getting off the boats on D-day. All of the memorials were done very well and will leave you speechless   Germany Pillbox   This is the view from inside. Very narrow opening.        Notice the color difference. Those young men where dropped off where the dark shade starts. It was high tide when we visited. Its a very long beach during low tide.   Same with the picture below. If you look to the upper left right above the red roof, you will see a pillbox .      This wall is huge and long with all the names of all the Missing in Action Yes the Coast Guard was involved in the invasion, hard to believed that we only had one person missing. "Some must die so others might live" Winston Churchill