On the left is a picture of the American Cemetary. I found the difference between it and the Canadian Cemetary we visited to be quite marked. The American one seemed almost sterile, it was so very military, but very well kept, and nicely laid out. The Canadian cemetary, as you see above, had many plants and flowers growing around the tombstones, which felt so much better to me, silly as it may sound. For me, the American one was almost eerie, the white stone making things feel more quiet, while the Canadian one felt more like a resting place, not a death place. Of course, this is all just my impression, and I mean no offence to anyone.
Below is Arromanche, or Port Winston, where there are still remains of what was a temporary port. For more information on the reception centre and museum, there's a small website on Port Winston, as it is most commonly known. |
