D-Day (minus 3)

Ok, with a keen interest in military history we were not going to miss out on a visit to Normandy during the 70th celebration of the D-Day landings (the only other major event being the centenary anniversary of the start of world war 1 in August, just to show us how little humanity actually learns!!!!!!!).

The fact that the famous Mont St Michel is nearby, and looks like a fairy Castel for the kids, of course helped in the discussions, but that is a story for later in the week. The itinerary includes a visit to Carentan (where we are staying, and made famous by the mini series “Band of Brothers”), with a numerous events nearby to chose from, they will be highlighted as the unfold.

To give you a flavor of the town (which is abuzz with vehicles, people in uniform, flags etc.) a few pictures from our hotel parking lot!

 

An American Willys Jeep and Armoured Car (will confirm, Hellhound?)

An American Willys Jeep and Armoured Car (will confirm, Hellhound?)

 

Pieter and Annabellé with a German "kübelwagen".

Pieter and Annabellé with a German “kübelwagen”.

 

Viva Espanea!

From Thursday to Sunday the parents committee had arranged for a visit to Spain for the kids, all costs for the kids paid and parents accompanying had to contribute!

It was a fantastic 4 days, a few photos to follow!

A few observations:
In Spain the food does not match up to France,
The prices are a lot cheaper though,
They serve large glasses of Jaegermeister, must be a good sign – as are Menues in Spanish, English and Russian!

The babysitter!

The babysitter!

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Sea shell house!

Sea shell house!

Friday Lunch!

Friday Lunch!

Friday evening Braai!

Friday evening Braai!

Marineland for Saturday!

Marineland for Saturday!

Good physique!

Good physique!

Kids first ever slush puppies (and dolphin show!)

Kids first ever slush puppies (and dolphin show!)