Day 5
We must remember.
Not all vacation experiences should be light.
I do not think there is anything that can prepare you for Oradour-sur-Glane. As you walk up the pathway your soul tells you that you are walking on holy ground. The atmosphere is thick and suffocating....a heavy weight. Charred sewing machines, stopped watches, and broken bits of everyday life stand in witness to the horror that happened here. The church is a quiet shrine and demands reflection of what happened there and the value of life. This wasn't the most joyful part of the trip but, for me, experiences like this add depth and authenticity to the entire tour.
Scenes from the martyr village.....
Sarlat!