Normandy

Walking among the countless neat rows of crosses at the American Cemetery in Normandy was an enormously humbling and moving experience. I wept openly for the heroes, most of the boys, who lie there, so far from home. How grateful I am for them, their families, and all those who have served or serve today to protect our freedoms!

I hope I was able to capture a sense of what I felt with these photos.

Giverny - Monet's Home

What a joy it was to stroll through Giverny, the quaint French town that Monet loved and called his home! Walking through his gardens was just like walking into one of Monet's paintings!

Monet's Water Lilies - Giverny

Recognize this place? If you are a fan of Monet, you will. It is his own Japanese water garden - the setting for some of his most famous masterpieces. Majestic willows, green Japanese foot bridges, and, of course, the water lilies, make this place just pure inspiration!