June 6.1944

We are in Normandy, and have visited a memorial for the British troops who flew here in glides, surprising the Nazis and preparing the way for the Allied invasion forces. One of their key objectives was to capture what was then renamed Pegasus Bridge.

The bridge has been moved since being replaced with a stronger bridge, but it is still within eyesight of its original site.  On that site is a restaurant that is said to be the first liberated building in France (and according to our hosts their prices will liberate guests from their money quite rapidly).

Valerie and I wandered around town a little bit, found a place to eat and are now back at the hotel.  Tomorrow we will liberate our tandem from the basement and take a good ride.