My husband and I, in company with friends from England, visited the beaches of Normandy, Dieppe and Vimy Ridge in May 2011. This was an item high on my husband's "Bucket List" and it was certainly worthy of that.
We travelled to London, spending one night at our friends' home, then on to the ferry from Portsmouth to France. We spent two nights in Caen from where we could easily access the beaches of Normandy. The natural beauty of the area and the bright sunny days belied the horror of the battles that took place there. Dieppe was beautiful as well and the museums and monuments were the only way to show us the reality of those days.
Vimy Ridge, the beautiful and haunting monument which honours the Canadian soldiers who died in France in WW1, was breathtaking in silhouette against a clear blue sky and the peaceful landscape below the ridge. A walking tour of the trenches gave us a dose of the reality that existed during the war.
This part of France is lovely and it is hard to imagine the devastation that took place. The sacrifices made by our Canadian soldiers are remembered and honoured to this day.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
High Seas Adventure
I cruised with my family on the Adventure of the Seas and absolutely loved it. There are so many facilities on this ship it keeps the whole family busy. From Art Auctions, learning to cook, wine tastings, casino game lessons and bingo. That's just the start of the fun for the adults!
The kids have their own area where they can shine. Royal Caribbean has thought of it all. Depending on the age of your child they can do anything from painting, scavenger hunts, rock climbing, theatre, or check out the sports court. If you are bringing the older kids like we did - you will never see them. Except to ask to stay out later, maybe! They even have their own night club - teens only NO ADULTS!
When I think that Royal Caribbean has done their very best, they then release the Oasis and the Allure of the Seas. Now the ships are the destinations, rather than the ports of call. You can visit Central Park or The Boardwalk. Both of these areas on the ship opens to the sky. Central Park with its specialty restaurants and boutique shopping and The Boardwalk which features a handcrafted Carousel, and Aqua Theatre.
So many venues to visit that you need 2 weeks to see it all - and this is just on the ship! The Aqua Theatre is the first of it's kind set with the wide open sky and the ocean as it's back drop. If you wish to see the water acrobats and high-diving aeriel performances you are best to book a date and time online prior to cruising or you will be disappointed.
I don't know about you, but I see another cruise coming my way!
The kids have their own area where they can shine. Royal Caribbean has thought of it all. Depending on the age of your child they can do anything from painting, scavenger hunts, rock climbing, theatre, or check out the sports court. If you are bringing the older kids like we did - you will never see them. Except to ask to stay out later, maybe! They even have their own night club - teens only NO ADULTS!
When I think that Royal Caribbean has done their very best, they then release the Oasis and the Allure of the Seas. Now the ships are the destinations, rather than the ports of call. You can visit Central Park or The Boardwalk. Both of these areas on the ship opens to the sky. Central Park with its specialty restaurants and boutique shopping and The Boardwalk which features a handcrafted Carousel, and Aqua Theatre.
So many venues to visit that you need 2 weeks to see it all - and this is just on the ship! The Aqua Theatre is the first of it's kind set with the wide open sky and the ocean as it's back drop. If you wish to see the water acrobats and high-diving aeriel performances you are best to book a date and time online prior to cruising or you will be disappointed.
I don't know about you, but I see another cruise coming my way!
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