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February 26th, 2008, 07:52 PM
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Normandy 2008
Just booked the first of this years trips to Normandy, commencing the end of March and in to April. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for some good spring weather, last summers trip was a wash out... 
I haven't quite worked out where i'll be visiting on this particular trip, but another tour of the Falaise Gap area (St Lambert sur Dive, Moissy, Chambois etc) is a definite inclusion to the itinery. However, it won't all be battlefield tours as i plan to make another trip to the stunning Mont Saint-Michel, the last time i was there (last August) the rain was torrential and i came away looking like a drowned rat ! 
Site officiel de l’office de tourisme du mont saint michel
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I hope that you get great picture taking weather.
er, uh...
Could you get some pics of the beach looking back toward the seawalls?
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February 26th, 2008, 09:03 PM
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Thanks Jeff, in recent years we have had pretty good early spring weather in this part of the world.
I'll be taking plenty of pictures at all my stop offs.
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Re: Normandy 2008
please, please post pics here!! i'll anxiously await them!! as my trip in 2009 is a long way off!!!
have a great time!!!
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February 27th, 2008, 05:42 PM
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Re: Normandy 2008
One place i would like to visit, is the beach at Pointe Du Hoc. The only problem is it looks difficult to reach... 
Scott, are there any particular places you would like photographing ?
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February 27th, 2008, 06:56 PM
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Re: Normandy 2008
I wonder if anyone else is due to be in Normandy about then....?
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so is a photo-duel battefield relic trip in the works you two ? ,,,,,,,,, well it should be as well as other chaps from the UK, and maybe Skipp could tag along to translate anything in need ?
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Don't miss the Caen memorial. It's a great place. If you need any tranlations let me know Erich.
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Re: Normandy 2008
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Hey John,
nothing in particular, I just really want to see others photos so I can better guage where to visit on my trip, that is if the dollar ever gains a little on the Euro!!
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Anyone ever done Normandy 1940 & looked into where the British 52nd Lowland Division were?
Just thought might give some of you old Normandy hands a different angle?
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That's a good point, and the answer is No - I haven't. 
I have to confess here that the events of 1944 are so dramatic, and so well-documented, that when I'm there I get that silly kid-in-a-theme-park feeling ; there's never enough time to visit everywhere I want to see....
( And I have to do it on foot - whizzing through in a car really isn't my style )
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so is a photo-duel battefield relic trip in the works you two ? ,,,,,,,,, well it should be as well as other chaps from the UK, and maybe Skipp could tag along to translate anything in need ?
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A meeting between Martin and myself is in the pipeline. Judging by Martin's prevoius photographic efforts, i'd lose a photo duel hands down... 
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that is if the dollar ever gains a little on the Euro!!
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Well i for one, hope that the Pound/Dollar exchange rate stays as it is, my family and I are Florida bound in July...
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I get that silly kid-in-a-theme-park feeling ; there's never enough time to visit everywhere I want to see....
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I couldn't agree more with you Martin, my head becomes awash with all the places i want to visit, and before i know it, it's time to come home...
Skipper, any chance you can make it ? We could have a forum members meeting in Normandy... 
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A meeting between Martin and myself is in the pipeline.
I couldn't agree more with you Martin, my head becomes awash with all the places i want to visit, and before i know it, it's time to come home...
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I am quite envious! While I have agreement from my husband on a Normandy, Belgium, Holland visit eventually, I'm having to keep us from getting distracted by other possibilities first! The big trip there probably won't be before 2009 or 2010. Oh well, I'll have had more time to learn more from all you experts first! The hard part for me will be the numerous places to choose from, although as it will be following my Dad's route that should keep me in line - however, a stop at Vimy will also be required.
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I'm counting the days to my trip back to Normandy, Michelle. It's not just the WW2 related sites (although they are the main reason i keep returning) that draw me back to Normandy, the sheer beauty and tranquility of the area is also a big attraction for me.
Moissy Ford is one such place, it's sometimes hard to imagine what happened there 60+ years ago.
Oh...and the cheap wine is another excuse to return to Normandy...
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Re: Normandy 2008
Do any of the tours take to by ways of Brecourt Manor?
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Brecourt Manor is one of the many places in Normandy I have yet to visit. I have been in the vicinity of the manor on many ocassions but have never got around to seeing it...
Fingers crossed I can include it in my trip later this month...
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Re: Normandy 2008
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Oh...and the cheap wine is another excuse to return to Normandy... |
..not nearly so cheap this time I'm afraid - brace yourself for a shock on the exchange rate ..the pound has lost a third of its value against the € in a matter of months... |
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Florida in July, I hope you like it wet and hot!!
Seriously though, it's Hurricane season then! I go to southwest florida all the time, in fact, I'm here now! It's windy and around 70 degrees! Anyway, if I can help with info for you I'm always willing to help!!
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..not nearly so cheap this time I'm afraid - brace yourself for a shock on the exchange rate ..the pound has lost a third of its value against the € in a matter of months...
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I bought my Euros back at the beginning of January......
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Well i for one, hope that the Pound/Dollar exchange rate stays as it is, my family and I are Florida bound in July... |
Where are you going in Florida? It will be miserably hot then. We go to Florida (other than the beaches) in Mar/April or late Sept/Oct. Heck, Disney World is still in the 70s in Jan. I've gone to the parks one time in high summer, will never do that again.
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Florida in July, I hope you like it wet and hot!!
Seriously though, it's Hurricane season then! I go to southwest florida all the time, in fact, I'm here now! It's windy and around 70 degrees! Anyway, if I can help with info for you I'm always willing to help!! |
South west Florida? I didn't know Florida had a Southwest. I thought that was called the Gulf of Mexico. We call the panhandle of FL just south of Alabama, Lower Alabama. What part of the Sunshine State are you in?
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