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【13th Prix du Reportage Award Winner】Embark on a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship (2)

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【13th Prix du Reportage Award Winner】Embark on a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship (2)

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> After the Silver Explorer passed, this is what remained. Goodbye, Saint-Malo!

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> A delightful day concludes. The luxury of having another destination awaiting after a relaxing day in your cabin. This is the essence of cruising.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> The port town of St. Peter Port has a British charm. The overcast weather also feels distinctly British.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> As expected of a tax haven island, there are many financial companies. "Haven" means refuge, not heaven, in the sense of avoiding taxes.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> The cobblestone streets would be perfect for a stroll if the weather were better. This weather is regrettable.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> This is the Guernsey pound. It features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, but cannot be used in mainland Britain.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> The Silver Explorer was visible from the botanical garden within the museum grounds. France's mainland is visible in the distance, so close.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> Magnificent large rhododendrons bloom vibrantly in the garden. Horticultural plants are exported worldwide from this island.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> The clotted cream, made with Guernsey milk, is rich and yellowish. Enjoy it generously spread on surprisingly large scones.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> A sign seen at the port. A humorous display, typical of Guernsey, an island frequented by many large cruise ships.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> The current Normandy coast. This area is preserved as a historical war heritage site.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> The Normandy coast as it was in 1944. This was the stage for the historic "D-Day" landings.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> Our expedition team's historian, Gordon. A gentleman whose extensive knowledge and passionate lectures are highly praised by guests.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> Air-raid shelters built during the operation still remain.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> Coincidentally, an air force plane circled overhead. Tourists looked up, perhaps momentarily recalling that era.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> Arromanches is a resort town. To the left in the photo is the restaurant with an ocean view where we enjoyed lunch.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> The wreckage of a "Phoenix Caisson" emerges from the water. These massive concrete structures, about 20 of which still exist.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> At the time, 115 "Phoenix Caissons" were placed underwater, serving as breakwaters and housing machine gun posts.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> Dogs happily ran along the water's edge with their owners. A peaceful scene.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> The "Phoenix Caissons" revealed in their entirety at low tide. They were towed from Britain and reportedly sunk in the Thames to avoid detection before the landings.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> The "Phoenix Caissons" floating off the coast of Arromanches.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> Everyone gathered to listen as Gordon explained the outline of the operation.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> The Normandy American Cemetery covers 172.5 acres (approximately 700,000 square meters) and is managed by the ABMC.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> Wreaths were laid at the monument, a moment of silence was observed, and prayers were offered for the souls of the fallen soldiers.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> Words fail to capture this scene. Each visitor contemplates deeply, wandering in silence.

<strong>Feature: From Bordeaux to the English Channel! Enjoy a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship</strong> The journey in Normandy has ended. Tomorrow, we disembark in Portsmouth, England. With prayers for peace, we commit this serene landscape to memory.

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【13th France Reportage Grand Prize Winner】Embark on a "Luxurious Adventure" by Expedition Ship (2)