I took this photo on a press trip to Normandy a few months ago. The trip was to learn about the anniversary of D-Day and to visit some of the amazing museums in the region. This is the beach at Arromanches where British and Canadian troops landed on D-Day in 1944. The black shapes in […]
D-Day: Willy’s Jeep Tours
‘Get down. In the ditch,’ orders the American soldier in an urgent whisper. Instantly my companions melt into the grass at the side of the country lane we’ve been creeping along. A soldier crouches on each side of the track, gun at the ready. I stay upright and look down at my cream jacket, cashmere […]
Normandy: D-Day for families
I went to Normandy to see what’s on offer there for families – and I’m impressed. Normandy’s on the North coast of France and is easy to reach by ferry from England. Its beautiful sandy beaches and rolling green countryside make it a great family destination and the historical sites (particularly relating to D-Day) add another […]
