Shoot Three - "Normandy"

Scotland - the native land for my Mother's side of the family! Also, the country that Michelle, Milt, Jim, Peyton, and Joani guessed. Doris did some time to check in this week!

"German View of Omaha Beach"

Another one of our side trips out of Paris was Normandy. Other than what was in museums, there is not much to see there nowadays but what was there left a stark reminder of the valiant efforts of the Allies to end the war.

This was one of the bunkers in which you could walk around and look out. I wanted an image of what it might have been like with the German guns looking down on the beaches of Normandy. I believe the barbed wire was not the original barrier.

Getting Older?

"Just remember, once you're over the hill 
you begin to pick up speed."

   ~ Charles M. Schulz

Where in the World?

Here are some interesting facts about various countries of the world. Just where would I be?

in terms of land area, is the largest country in the world.

is located across 9 time zones.

has a wide range of natural resources and is one of the world’s largest producers of oil.

has over 40 national parks and 100 wildlife reserves.

has the largest freshwater lake in the world. It reaches 1642 metres (5,387 feet) in depth and contains around 20% of the world’s unfrozen fresh water.

has the world’s largest area of forests.

Interesting Fact. . .

Kites were used in the American Civil War to deliver 
letters and newspapers. 
(now we have drones!)

Leaving on a humorous note, I hope!

What is a "free" gift? 

Aren't all gifts free?