Paris, France

After a staying in Sweden, I made my way to Paris. Touring the city alone, I found famous landmarks as well as lesser known destinations in the “City of Love”.

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris Still stands

The world famous cathedral is seen with scaffolding after suffering a structure fire in April 2019.

A Giant at Dusk

The Eiffel Tower looms over Champ de Mars, a popular green space for locals and tourists alike.

Arc de Triomphe at dusk

Arc de Triomphe visitors line the railing as the sun sets behind the arch.

I love you

The English translation of phrase is seen among several other translations on the “I love you” wall.

Cuffed

A lock hangs on the fence opposite of the “I love you” wall.

Te Amo

The Spanish translation of “I love you” sits among several other translation of the phrase.

The "I love you" wall

The “I love you” wall features 311 translations of the phrase in a place known as “The City of Love”.

Bayeux, France

While staying in Paris, I point to visit the Normandy region to mark 75th anniversary year of the Normandy Invasion by Allied Forces in World War II.

Final Formation

White grave markers in the form of crosses and Stars of David mark the final resting place for the 9,387 American service members killed during the Normandy landings and the following engagements.

Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial

Omaha Overlook

A monument for the Fifth Engineer Special Brigade overlooks “Omaha” beach section.

Big Red One

A monument dedicated to the soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division of the United States Army killed during the landing and following engagement stands on a hill overlooking “Omaha” beach.