Today in 1064, Coimbra, Portugal falls to Ferdinand, king of Castile.
Sharing some photos on a visit to Coimbra in 2017.
Today in History: Coimbra Falls to Ferdinand
On Current Events
This is a travel blog, so I refrain from posting anything political as much as possible. Browsing through the WordPress reader I came across a meme that says, “Silence is not acceptable in any form.” I am responding with a meme, choosing not to be silent.
God bless America.
Today in History: Allies Storm Normandy Coast
On June 6, 1944, Supreme Allied Commander General Dwight D. Eisenhower gives the go-ahead for the largest amphibious military operation in history: Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of northern France, commonly known as D-Day. – History
Sharing some pictures from the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, France taken in September, 2019.
Today in History: Big Ben Rings for the First Time
On May 31, 1859, the tower clock at the top of Elizabeth Tower rings out over the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London for the first time.
Postcard: Lakawon Island, Philippines
Missing the Philippines. Hubby and I planned to visit family and friends in the Fall of this year. SARS-Cov-2 cancelled that plan. Sigh. Maybe next year. 🤞🏼🤞🏼
