Bayeux France

Off to visit the Normandy beaches with BotBot and NatMan...

First off was the Cathedral at Bayeux, which holds a tapestry (actually next door) from the late 1070's that recounts the Norman conquest of England in 1066. The tapestry is over 200 feet long and an amazing accomplishment. I list it as a must see when visiting the Normandy region of France.

All around the cathedral were the gargoyle waterspouts. This one looked kinda fuzzy with the grass growing out the top!

Then it was off to the Normandy beaches! The beaches where Allied forces stormed ashore in 1944 to retake Europe during WWII. The beaches were impressive, and the first wave of guys off the landing craft sure faced a daunting defense. The weather was suitably cold and rainy, which was perfect weather to appreciate the sacrifices made back then....

After spending the afternoon along the beaches we headed off for Mont St Michel. The views were amazing, as was the construction of the inside of the Cathedral on a 240 foot pyramid of rock out in the ocean (bay really, but who cares!). Dinner was cheap, and if you have time, the hotels on the rock are fairly cheap (less than $150 per night for a room with toilet/shower) during the off season. Check it out!

Now back to amsterdam!!!