Tom,
I have to say that anyone making a trip to Paris owes it to
themselves and their families to take a day or two to visit the
historical sites of the Normandy where
the very freedom of the world was at stake and the tide turned
against the Nazi juggernaut. It is a two hour train from St. Lazare
station in Paris to Caen in Normandy.
Then renting a car is best in order to provide maximum flexibility.
Basing in the town of Bayeux is most central to the battlefields and
cemeteries of Utah & Omaha,
making it an easy visit to the magnificent memorial at Omaha Beach as
well as the strange but poignant German Cemetery which stands in
stark design and contrast to
that of the Americans. The complexity of the battles is astounding
and the stories could fill libraries and movie screens for
centuries. They revere us in Normandy, and
we seem to have lost that sense of ourselves as having done so many
things so well for the world as we divide ourselves with political
concerns these days. But in Normandy,
I found that their appreciation for the sacrifices that the United
States made to set them free made me stand up a little taller and
appreciate even more those who came before us.
After a visit, one is reminded that freedom is not given but won by
wanting it so desperately that you're willing to fight and die for
it. The multitude of memorials to the U.S.
are omnipresent, quite touching and inspiring. At the church in Ste.
Mere Eglise the stained glass windows actually depict the Virgin Mary
with U.S. paratroopers descending all
about her:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Image:Ste_Mere_Eglise_Paratroopers_from_Heaven.jpg
Not to mention the quaint towns that you can almost literally stumble
upon that often appear as if the Seven Dwarfs reside there. The food
is fantastic and I'm pretty sure
now that the wine comes from the tap as it flows so easily. And
don't get me started on the pastries...
If you plan a trip and need any info I would be happy to provide any
that I've gained. And I think Jim Dietz would likely know a lot
about the region as well. I'll keep the list
posted regarding the progress of the film.
Patrick
On Jun 20, 2008, at 10:35 PM, Tom Martin wrote:
interesting stuff- ! Tom
Patrick Michael Tupy wrote:
Here's the website info on the film, NO BETTER PLACE TO DIE:
http://www.nobetterplacetodie.com/
Patrick
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