Arrival Day

Everyone arrived safely. The tents are up, the tour participants (the younger ones, at least) are tucked up in their sleeping bags. The weather has been cool, but sunny - and the forecast seems to be improving.

After arrival, a drink and a doughnut, the tour headed straight off to the British Military Cemetery at Tilly sur Seulles. A rather sombre beginning, but setting the scene for the days to come. One of the minibuses was slightly delayed - Normandy mud is particularly sticky and a tow was needed to get them out!

Home and a barbeque, then a briefing on the historical setting for D-Day. Tour t-shirts and sweatshirts were handed out, and by 10pm the Cadets were heading off to bed. A bit chilly this evening, but hopefully everyone has put on an extra layer of clothing.

Tomorrow we'll be heading off to see the remains of the German artillery battery at Longues and the invasion beaches, Gold and Juno.