Out of touch for a while...but still going strong. Mobile phone Kerrputt! Torrential rain between Bayeux and Reims put an end to that, and internet access limited at campsites. Done 6 nights camping, 2 near to Reims.
Normandy visit to all DDay beaches was interesting, especially the Pegasus bridge site, Gold and Sword landings. Also visited the American Utah and Omaha beaches. Lots of wannaba GI's...mostly French dressed up and driving Jeeps. The tapestry at Bayeux is the longest scarf you've ever seen...Sue would like it.
Moved on Sunday to Reims...long ride in pouring rain. Reims very historic site...found it expensive to eat out there, Euro15 for noodles that was just a snack. Tuesday arrived at Verdun...lots of WW1 sites nearby. Staying in hotel to dry out, and searching for unlocked mobile phone without luck. Verdun is nice town, staying right in centre. Chatting with Aussie guy touring on borrowed UK bike...he's fed up of the rain too. Wednesday...intend to visit the battlefield sites as it's dry today, then do the pubs here after evening meal.
Tomorrow...Luxumbourg or Germany, not decided yet. NORMANDY

Pegasus Bridge, where the Brits used gliders to land within 50 yards...

near Gold Beach. Tank is a Churchill?

Point Du Hoc, taken by US Rangers...lots of shell holes.

And wannabe GI's...mainly French guys.

Loads of vintage stuff...

REIMS

Fort Du Pompelle, part of the protective ring around Reims, took a bit of hammer.

VERDUN

Chapel came under fire...

Heavy rain during evening meal...ducks took a chance...

Verdun is surrounded by Citadels...as well as the one right in the town. Verdun was under siege for 2-4 years, the city was awarded lots of medals of honour.
This is Fort De Douaumont a few km from town. It is huge, with kms of underground passages and rooms, with lift up gun turrets poking out the top. 600000 French and German soldiers died in the hillsides around here, and this is where the Americans staged 2 big offensives to regain ground around the city.