Commemorative Window in Houmont

A view of Dead Man's Ridge

Hello all.  It is Saturday morning. We've seen much, but internet access has been little, so bear with us.  Thursday after some rest we did some initial touring of the area - villages/hamlets in the area of Houmont.   The countryside if beautiful - spring is on the way here too - and it is very hard to imagine tanks, mortar fire and a World War being fought here. But some evidence remains, and the people remember and continue to honor.  John J has visited several areas that the 17th liberated, and he has been welcomed warmly.  We spent some time on the Dead Man's Ridge yesterday - overlooking the area, and learning of what 
happened - where and when.  The Ridge is now adorned with...windmills. We visited the pinnacle (?) of the ridge, with Flamierge - the objective of the entire 17th division - close by, and Bastongne was visible in the distance and we spend the afternoon there.  John J has been shown much respect and gratitude, and the French language is flying fast and furious(ly).  To a service in Flamierge this morning and also back to Bastogne.  Some surprises on the schedule...