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“An American in Paris” by Pamela: Normandy

When I was a student in Paris our class took an overnight trip to Normandy.  We visited Omaha Beach, explored the German bunkers and paid our respects to the many brave soldiers buried in the American cemetery.

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German bunker…

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interior of bunker…

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American cemetery…

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Cancun: Here I Come!

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“An American in Paris” by Pamela: Fontainebleau

Fontainebleau is a beautiful château located near Paris.  It is a cluster of styles from different periods.  Louis VII built an abbey here that was consecrated by Thomas Beckett in 1169.  A medieval tower survives, but the present château dates to François I.

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Aerial views…

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Interior…

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