Cycling around France

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Thank you to all who write me.  I am sorry if I do not respond personally, but I am frankly overwhelmed with e-mail.  Please know that I do very much appreciate your e-mails. Today we are leaving Bayeux, and making our way to Caen, and then on to Paris.  Yesterday we spent the day on a tour of the D-Day beaches.  I have to say it was a moving experience.  The French have certainly paid a great price suffering from, 2 world wars fought on their soil.  I can't help but believe that that gives them a perspective on war that we American's simply do not have.  I will refrain further from my political commentary. I have very much enjoyed my experience in France so far.  The people have been wonderful and very helpful and forgiving of the fact that we don't speak the language - just the opposite of the stereotypes.  I must confess I did not know that the Harley Davidson culture had invaded France.  There is something incongruous about a heavy set man with a full beard and tattoos riding a Harley and speaking French. The kids are doing great - even Jordan.  When we started this trip I was a bit worried about him - we was surly all (most?) of the time.  When I happened to bring this up to my mother, she was quick to tell me that it is common for his age, and if I couldn't remember that, she would be happy to remember for me.  But, Jordan has changed in just these few short weeks, and has been enjoying himself.