Lovely Luxembourg

Above is a wall of the Palace in Luxembourg.  During World War II the Nazis took up living there and held festivals and musical concerts in the rooms inside.  No Luxembourg citizens would go there.

This lovely bridge is slated for demolition.  A new one will be built in a few years to replicate it.  It looked quite lovely from a distance in the sunshine.

This monument is a testament to strength and devotion.  At the top is the Greek god of Victory~ Nike. The figures on the statue depict a soldier comforting his fallen friend.  The Luxembourgers have great respect for Americans and consider General Patton to be their hero and liberator.

 Here are the gates into the World War II cemetary.  We left with changed hearts and a somber tone.  General Patton is buried in this cemetary and his granddaughter visits his grave regularly...as well as many, many other people.  The first few years brought well over 200,000 visitors a year coming to pay their respects and to thank the Americans for saving their lives.

 Here is Wanda and her husband Mike after completing their tour in the cemetary.

Here is Jodie and her husband Dave reflecting upon what they had learned while at the American cemetary.

Luxembourg was a beautiful city filled with dogs.  We counted over 25 dogs and we're sure we missed some!  We toured the Palace~which was a treat because visitation is only allowed for a few weeks in the summer when the Duke and Duchess are out of the city on vacation.  No photos were allowed there.  After the palace we toured the Casements.  These underground tunnels were where many people hid during WWI and WWII to hide from the bombs.  Our tour of Luxemboug ended with visiting and paying our respects at the American cemetary.  God Bless all of the brave soldiers that sacrificed all they had for our country.