Sunday, October 04, 2015

France - 2015

Took a trip to France with the 116th Infantry Foundation, Inc. The tour was headed by BG (Ret) Ted Shuey.

26 Sep (Saturday) - Travel to France.

27 Sep (Sunday) - Arrival in France, travel to Caen and first of British beaches. Aramanche. Dinner at Casino Hotel in Vierville-sur-mer. First of 3 nights in Vierville.

28 Sep (Monday) - Omaha Beach. Champagne in chateau of Messr Horsmann who told us of his experience during 1942-1944 in the house. Dinner at Casino.

29 Sep (Tuesday) - St. Mere-Eglise, Utah Beach, Ravenoville, dinner at John Steele restaurant in St. Mere-Eglise.

30 Sep (Wednesday) - St. Lo various followed by return to Paris and night at Charles de Gaulle Hilton

1 Oct (Thursday) - day on our own in Paris, train to the city, taxi to tour, walking tour of Louvre, ride on Seine, Eiffel Tower (with lunch on 1st level), ride on Seine to Notre-Dame, train back to Charles de Gaulle Hilton.

2 Oct (Friday) - Flight home

3 Oct (Saturday) - pick up the dog.

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