Due south

Well well well...we meet again!

In this edition of Josh and Meg go global we have included some pics of our trip to Bayeux in Normandy and around some of the Dday sights. We thoroughly enjoyed this little jewel with it's cobble stoned streets and period buildings, wandering aimlessly to find hot food and things to see. Our first Eurail experience was a delight as the efficiency of Europes train networks continues to amaze us. As we settled into our carrige a respectable looking French gentleman gaves us a sideways glance, and then disappeared completely when he heard the voice of some compatriots identifying the same carrige as theirs...enter Geoff and Elliot...a father son combo from good ol Picton in NSW! How happy we were to hear the distinctive nuances from a very Australian voice (Thanks Geoff)! The trip flew as fast as the conversation and laughs (its funny how much you miss the Aussie sense of humour) and we arrived in Bayeux for the same purpose. Meg and I had the fortune of dining with the boys before we parted company. Thanks for the laughs guys and I hope you make it back safe and sound to the ladies.

The Dday tour was fantastic. We had a very funny and informative guide who fielded all sorts of questions and catered well to our almost exclusive group of 3. Words simply fall short to describe the horror, bravado, commoradory and spirit of this sacred place. Even Meg managed to enjoy herself. We managed to keep the culture vulture theme going by visiting the famed Bayeux tapestry (a thousand year old, 70 meter long embroided comic strip depicting William the Bastard conquouring the English)...or as our Normandy guide says, the ROAST BEEF! HA HA HA! And we also had a quick sticky at the Cathedral in Bayeux (Pictured).

Next stop Pontorson. After receiving a hot tip that Mt Saint Michel was a good spot to visit on the way we decided to follow the lead and check it out. Not to be disappointed either as the medieval abby looms high on a rocky outcrop, girt by the Atlantic and a veritible masterpiece of architecture and scope. It was on this particular tour that we were befriended by more lovely country men, or women as it were. Big thanks go out to Tammy, Karen and Michelle for accompanying us on the tour and braving the rainy, icy conditions. We had a blast with you guys and hope your journeys are safe and guide you back to your respective broods peacefully.

Today 28/4/09: Meg and I used our now sharpened railwork nouce to make our way to La Rochelle, a gorgeous port town with a huge marina, good restaurants, snappy net and happening streets. We sign off ready to check in and get some yummy asian food to warm our cockles! Missing and Loving every one of you guys! xoxoxoxo