European Discoveries....Post Script

No pictures today....up at 4:00am and off the ship by 5:00....fairly easy transfer to the airport and only an hour flight to Munich for our connection to JFK...very heavy security in Munich -- had to go through whole security check even though we never left the terminal...better safe than sorry....arrived in NYC 40 minutes ahead of schedule; spending two nights in the city before Mary heads to San Francisco and I head back to Florida!! Thoroughly enjoyed the trip...loved all the places we visited;met some interesting people and made new friends!! Ta, Ta for now...til we hit the road or high seas again!!!!

Final Day....Hamburg, Germany

Street Scene 

Located on the River Elbe, Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany...It is a major transportation hub in Northern Germany
and is one of the most affluent cities in Europe.

Crooked Chimneys -- Built like this to prevent  fires!

Old Warehouse District

Boat ride on the Alster

Lunch time for the Swans

Hamburg, Germany

Hamburger, yes it did come from here, sort of!

American Cemetery, Omaha Beach

American Cemetery -- Normandy

 Memorial Day plus one....In the early morning of June 6, 1944 Allied troops landed on the shores of Normandy; many of the soldiers were killed on the beaches....let us never forget the sacrifices made that day!!!

Normandy D Day Beaches

Somber reminder the toll of war.

Today - Honfleur

 Nestled at the mouth of the Seine River, Honfleur's unique character of narrow jetty houses, museums and monuments has inspired painters, writers and musicians over the ages. This small fishing port is renowned for the glorious voyages of discovery by its 17th century mariners and has become one of Normandy's most appealing harbors. Preserved from World War II's destruction, this quaint old Norman town has managed to retain its charm.

Enjoyed a two hour lunch; just like the French do!!