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Why Normandy?

When I asked my husband where he wanted to go for our vacation in Europe, he said he wanted to see Normandy Beach on the northern coast of France. The only words that came scrambling out of my mouth were, WHY NORMANDY?

Working in travel most my life, Europe became a frequent destination, and I never had the desire to visit the battlefields of Normandy. When traveling I gravitate towards the exciting, fascinating and fun places, not somber. So when he said Normandy, my hopes of a terrific vacation withered away. Noticing how much this meant to him, I conceded with one request; if we could stay in the Abbey at Mont Saint Michel I would agree to the battlefields of Normandy.

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