Trouble at Pegasus Bridge cafe

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Ай бұрын

Episode 3: All in Ewa has got into trouble at Pegasus Bridge cafe Gondrée as our Motorcycle travels in Normandy continue we tour more Normandy WW2 sites and find a new campsite for our motorcycle camping adventures. A local legend upsets Ewa and we visit the 360 cinema at Arromanches France
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@user-rr4mz9sn5i Ай бұрын

Thank you for helping to keep alive the memory of something we should never forget. Acts of insurmountable courage which ensured peace and liberty could be reclaimed. Their stories, and the warnings of the horror and destruction of war they portray, have never been as needed as they are in today’s world. Thank you again 🤝 < Lest we forget >

@uponthepegs Ай бұрын

Well said.

@kevindarkstar 27 күн бұрын

Something we certainly shouldn't forget, and yet all over the world that's exactly what governments are doing 😢

@yfelwulf 23 күн бұрын

And now SHITSAIN 🇬🇧 supports Nazis in Ukraine genocide in Gaza and the SAS trains terrorists world wide.

@ontheroadadventure 22 күн бұрын

@@kevindarkstar We must not allow them to do it to us again

@kevindarkstar 22 күн бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure I sincerely hope that they don't

@Mr037rally 24 күн бұрын

I was there in 2001 when the new museum opened. I was in the cafe att the counter waiting for 10-15 mins because she was talking to 2 old Para's. In the end she grudgingly took the order and said I'll bring it to you. When she got to the table her attitude changed immediately when she saw my grandfather, who was in No 4 Commando and landed on the Queen red section of Sword beach with a flamethrower and a Thompson M1a1. The commandos where there to relive the para's on Pegasus bridge, sat there in his green commando beret and a chest full of medals, she gave the money back straight away and said to my grandfather "You'll never pay for a drink here". The best thing was that little French kids about 7-8 were coming up to him and saying "Thank you for my liberty". I was so impressed that they teach the kids to be thankful for the sacrifice made for them. They definitely don't teach that here in the UK.

@ontheroadadventure 24 күн бұрын

Much respect 🫡

@Coolerman565 24 күн бұрын

Indeed she always made time for the vets, i also noticed whenever i met her she always looked very elegant and smart.

@DerekLangdon 20 күн бұрын

OK, I’ll start then. I wish to thank the Americans for my liberty! If it wasn’t for them, l would be speaking German!! As a side note, my forebears actually spoke Kernowick (Cornish) which was suppressed and wiped out by the English!! Where were you the then America?

@MichaelSmith-mc8bd 20 күн бұрын

Brilliant post, thank you.

@user-he5so4gz4r 20 күн бұрын

Yes, we used to organise an Armed Forces event in north Devon, for over 5 or 6 years we used two schools, one in Bideford, Kingsley School, the other in Barnstaple, Pilton Community College. Kingsley couldn't do enough for us, and us for them. Pilton? They were also accommodating, but the lefty,liberal fascists amongst the staff did their utmost to close it down, have us removed, were abusive and tried to create strife. As mentioned the head, admin and majority of staff were great, it was the brainwashed nasty bigots who wanted to cause trouble. Vile people

@andyb3331 Ай бұрын

I think you`ll find the old woman that gave Ewa a bollocking in the cafe is the daughter of the couple that lived there during liberation - shes a bit of a case - I`ve got an old mate who`s an Ex Para, he was in the cafe queuing for a coffee when two german tourists pushed in front of him - the old girl threw them both out and gave my mate and his friends free coffee and cake!! - Shes a beauty!!

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

I cant wait to be old enough to get away with being rude lol

@Moonrunner58 Ай бұрын

@@ontheroadadventureI am…..tee hee. 😊

@squashed_helmet_face7317 Ай бұрын

She's horrible and so is her overpriced food. Gave me terrible food poisoning and a bollocking for taking a picture.

@peterrussell663 26 күн бұрын

That’ll be Arlette Gondree, who was four at the time of the assault on Pegasus Bridge. I’ve met her a number of times and she’s a dream 👍🏼

@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67 26 күн бұрын

Don’t know how this came on my feed but thoroughly enjoyed it. Lovely couple made this easy relaxing viewing. I’ve never owned a bike but this made me think about it! Pilgrims Choice👌🏻

@theblackcountrybiker 27 күн бұрын

The ‘old lady’ is non other than Madame Arlette Gondree herself. She can be quite stern but also lovely. She was 4 when we took the Bridge on D-Day. Her parents owned the cafe and were part of the French Resistance. Whatever was said in that cafe by the Germans was back in London within 24 hours. The pilot you mentioned actually went through the front window of his Horser Glider and landing in the pool being killed instantly. The soldier killed on the Bridge was LT Den Brotheridge, The first allied soldier killed by enemy soldiers on D-Day. He’s buried up in Ranville Cemetery. He was shot in the back of the neck as he turned to call his men across the bridge. Those were the Oxs and Bucks Light infant abs were led by the incredible Major Howard. I love everything Normandy and have visited many times. Thank you for videoing this very important area and major part in military history.

@ontheroadadventure 27 күн бұрын

Next time we go we need to put you into our top box to be our tour guide!

@theblackcountrybiker 27 күн бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure 😂😂no worries, been so many times, it’s a bit of a passion of mine. You’ll need a top box the size of a small saloon car to get me in though😂

@Voice-Actor 26 күн бұрын

@@theblackcountrybikerMe too. I get the ferry from Poole quite often 👍🏻

@ontheroadadventure 26 күн бұрын

That’s ok we will need a support truck for our kit soon too!

@denis9450 23 күн бұрын

My Dad Sidney Reeves was blown up defending the Bridge by a mortar lost part of his Elbow and Calf he was a Para his picture is on the wall of the Cafe from the day he only ever went once and met the Daughter who he met when she was a child in the Cafe I have a picture of him standing by the sign he was from Liverpool I think his nick name was Didge not sure why.

@MrPhantom1961 27 күн бұрын

Arlette Gondree was 4 years old when British paratroopers captured the area around the cafe (including securing the bridge) ahead of the D-Day invasion. I think she deserves a little bit more respect than simply being referred to as 'some old women'. If you approach people and talk to them you generally find they are extremely co-operative. It tends to be the way these days that a younger generation think they can just walk in somewhere and start taking photos of people. It may be a cafe but it's also her home.

@ontheroadadventure 27 күн бұрын

Sadly not the outcome any of us wanted. We would love to have heard her stories but Ewa was given no opportunity. No problem to request no photos…

@MrPhantom1961 24 күн бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure I do appreciate that you were a little naive, but it would have made sense when you went inside to have asked a member of staff first if it would be ok to photograph inside the cafe, rather than just assume you could snap away.

@garyk1334 26 күн бұрын

For anyone that still cares this is a fascinating eye opening must do pilgramage . I finally got round to it a few years ago & was so glad i did , it's the best way to pay your respect to those that bought our freedoms with their lives . Thankyou so much gentlemen 🎉

@ontheroadadventure 26 күн бұрын

We couldn’t agree more. Everyone should go to Normandy and see these places with your own eyes

@neilsbs8273 28 күн бұрын

To be fair she wasnt rude, just enforcing the "No photo" rule which is her choice and right. She is actually a lovely lady and I have had a few conversations with her when I took the Sea Cadet ship there a few years ago.

@ontheroadadventure 28 күн бұрын

Nice one, she is a interesting lady

@SimonParkes-ud4jn Ай бұрын

Mme Gondrée is a legend and she always looks after servicemen and veterans - retelling her story and memories of that night. She is incredibly generous with us - opening early when I arranged a battlefield tour there 20 years ago and offering us all free coffee. I’m sorry your experience was different but I can only say that, after all those years, she still appreciated what those first soldiers landing on D-Day did and has repaid that debt many times over the years subsequently.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Yes much respect to her for sure. We all have bad days and grumpy moments

@bluewendytube 28 күн бұрын

Sounds like Mme resents polite, paying customers, unless you’re an ex serviceman.

@grahamstretch6863 26 күн бұрын

@@bluewendytube No Mme appreciates polite paying customers who abide by her no photography rules, and 80 years later is still working off her debt of gratitude to her liberators as are many French survivors. It doesn’t matter how it is written, in pen on a scrap of paper or on a custom made sign, the words are no less valid, though maybe not as prominent as they could have been.

@bluewendytube 25 күн бұрын

@@grahamstretch6863 NO, we weren't taking photos, were beyond polite and yet she was one of the rudest people I have ever met. If Mme resents being polite to people who are equally polite and who wish to visit the cafe but are not connected to the armed forces, (and who provide her with a salary), perhaps she should consider retirement!

@ontheroadadventure 25 күн бұрын

Yes i have to agree, the only real problem here was mis communication, the small sign was not seen by us and everyone else who has the same experience, shame really it could be resolved easily and everyone would leave happy

@kaywells7809 Ай бұрын

Really enjoying your videos. 🏍 😃 😎 At Pegasus Bridge. Madame Gondré's family own the house ( now the cafe) on the night when Pegasus Bridge was liberated. The little old lady ( Madame Gondré) would have been 10 years old then and maybe watched the paratroopers and gliders landing. She has seen alot. We have been a few times and once we spoke to her and engaged with her. Lovely Lady. Still a fiesty lady then. 😊

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

She certainly seems to be a character!

@tomolitravels2276 Ай бұрын

I visited in 2023 and yes you’re spot on. She’s feisty if you get on the wrong side of her !

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

@@tomolitravels2276 😂

@paulthetford2004 Ай бұрын

Another great video. Its very humbling to visit battle sites, where so many men from all over the world fought and lost their lives to save OUR futures.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

It really is. It’s a strange thing that only takes full effect on you when you are stood there looking and seeing, understanding with your own eyes

@davidshaw5426 13 күн бұрын

I am learning so much following you two, anyway another great video. Thanks

@ontheroadadventure 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for joining us on the road 🫡

@tommo9757 29 күн бұрын

Richard Todd, the actor, landed at Pegasus Bridge during the Op. He later played his boss, Maj John Howard, in The Longest Day. Theres a surreal shot where he says something to the guy playing himself!

@ontheroadadventure 29 күн бұрын

I need to watch this again!

@walkingwithstephen 28 күн бұрын

He parachuted in with 7th Para, and reinforced Major Howard. His boss was Lt Colonel Pine-Coffin.

@georgethepatriot2785 26 күн бұрын

Best research he did not land at the bridge . He landed further away and walked to the bridge. The Ox and Bucks Light infantry landed by glider at the bridge

@Richard-up9gb Ай бұрын

I enjoy watching your videos no matter where you are or what you are doing . Take care of EWA she is a jem and when you get old like me you will look back at your adventures with fond memories . All the best from Canada .

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Always 👍 Thanks so much for joining us both

@twotriumphs7398 4 күн бұрын

You 2 are absolutely fabulous

@ontheroadadventure 4 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for joining us 👍👍

@user-gs2se4sv5x Ай бұрын

Very strong and compelling probably quite upsetting for u guys great filming thank u for the brilliant story’s x x

@waynedoherty8600 27 күн бұрын

The old lady that told you off is Arlette Gondree, she was four years old when British troops entered her family's cafe in Bénouville, Normandy in June 1944, making them the first family to be liberated from German control.

@ontheroadadventure 27 күн бұрын

She has some incredible stories to tell, we would love to of heard them

@youngeroldie5089 Ай бұрын

Yet another great episode for viewers to watch and enjoy, with all the interesting facts added.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Thanks so much bud, glad you liked it

@timfay3270 13 күн бұрын

Wot you need chaps is a ten penny nail, also known as a ten penny spike, galvanised. Will outlive your tent. Works splendidly.

@ontheroadadventure 12 күн бұрын

We have since been to decathlon and bought some pegs for 7 Euro that turned out be the best yet!

@JohnViinalass-lc1ow 21 күн бұрын

an enjoyable accounting of your trek over those WWll sites, you two...thank you for taking us along...be well as you go on!

@ontheroadadventure 21 күн бұрын

Thanks John, glad to have you with us

@hampshireoutdoorsandsurviv9340 Ай бұрын

a bit of research into the cafe and its role and history that old lady is held in highest regard by former and serving british forces as a small girl she and her family welcomed the men into their home and still do to you its a cafe to her its her home and a shrine to the sacrifice of both french and allied personel have fun stay safe

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Much respect to her, we knew about the cafe and the lady but like others here did not expect the reception!

@grahamoakley11 Ай бұрын

The old lady in the cafe, her grandfather was the original owner of the house when the battle took place, she also told me off for ordering a Coke Zero, she said you shouldn’t drink that rubbish, it’s full of bad ingredients, let’s say her customer relation’s needs a bit of work…..again guys, nice video, it’s a shame you didn’t see the British memorial at sword beach, it was so close to where you were, and probably the best one by far along with the American one……perhaps next year you can do the First World War cemetery’s, museums etc and the Menin Gate in Ypres Belgium, every night they do the last post…….that’s really moving😢

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Wow, we would love to go see that. There’s so much history here, I’d love to do a tour with an expert to show us all the best locations and be full of knowledge. We will be back for sure

@s.crambling3795 Ай бұрын

Ahhhh. Old folk. They say what needs to be said and they just don't give a F!! Ahh to be like that!!

@thebrowns5337 Ай бұрын

@@s.crambling3795 you'll get there

@AndriyValdensius-wi8gw 27 күн бұрын

She's absolutely right about Coca Cola. It's poisonous toxic sludge. I did drink it, a bit, when younger, but wouldn't touch it now.

@Voice-Actor 26 күн бұрын

Georges the original owner, was Madame Arlette's father. She was hiding in the cafe basement with her elder sister Georgette, when the British arrived on D-Day.

@donsmith3573 Ай бұрын

Anyone looking through the comments who haven’t subscribed please do as they really deserve more. Great video as usual I think later this year I’m going to do that trip.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Don, We really do appreciate your support ☺️

@tonyclough9844 23 күн бұрын

Where do you subscribe on the post.

@billwaterhouse5894 Ай бұрын

“I panicked and got sausage again” 😂. You did great Ewa

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Can’t go wrong!

@grahamstretch6863 26 күн бұрын

My father was a Normandy veteran going ashore on Gold beach on D+4, we were there for the commemoration for somewhen around the 70th anniversary. My how thinks have changed since then, it is so much more developed, with railings and visitor centres, I truly appreciate that I got to see so much of it in its raw state before the development. I appreciated your comment on the Germans being involved, we went to Pont du Hoc for dawn on one of our outings, I was looking out from one of the bunkers and a little fishing boat appeared out of the twilight mist, I can’t imagine what a German soldier would have felt seeing 1 then 3, 5, 10, 20… boats coming out of the mist. It must have been truly terrifying. For those that may feel the need to vilify the Germans, a good many of them were ordinary soldiers following orders believing that they were fighting for the right side, I have met several German veterans through my dad and one was even joking about about how, as he and my dad were in the same area at the same time it could have been my dad that shot his arm off, saying it was the best thing that happened to him as it got him out of that bloody war!

@ontheroadadventure 25 күн бұрын

Yes it’s so important to think about the humans on all sides, and of course the civilians who suffered too

@neilurquhart8622 Ай бұрын

Great episode once again. Very moving at the appropriate time….and funny at others, French cheese v Cheddar, healthy eating etc🌭🧀

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Thanks bud, healthy eating is not going well at the moment!

@JimThompson-vo7zt 26 күн бұрын

thank you for the tour. this Aussie is too disabiled to journey that far at 81 yrs, BUT your vid allows me to sight=see, so, keep up your efforts because I enjoy seeing the world, Thansks & hoo roo, Tomo.......

@ontheroadadventure 26 күн бұрын

Glad your with us Jim, we would love to come see your world one day too

@mc0974 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos, really professional and informative! And the food always looks so good!

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for joining us on the channel 👍

@noonoo6079 29 күн бұрын

My uncle was at Arnhem.. 1st Airborne REME…. swam the river under gunfire and is featured in a book… “With Spanner’s Decending”

@ontheroadadventure 29 күн бұрын

Wow, now that sounds epic. Everyman with a different story, they must all be remembered

@TwoFourCharlie007 Ай бұрын

Awww ya missed the small little concrete ‘bollards’ on the other bank of the river which shows how close the gliders landed next to Pegasus bridge… I went there in 2006 and met the old lady who was running the cafe, she was 4 years old when the allies liberated, sadly passed away a good few years back, I need go back to the Normandy landings myself…..it’s been a while, great video again guys👍👍👍👍

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

There’s so much in Normandy we are learning more and more about it in the comments and want to return already to see what we missed!

@123boat Ай бұрын

Made me laugh as you went by the bench and I said go and pinch it then you did just that 😂

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Great minds think alike!

@neilmackinnon3371 Ай бұрын

Another excellent video. Rich you mentioned that the area has been regenerated. A good few years ago, before the release of Saving Private Ryan, a customer of mine became interested in Normandy, so much so he bought a property there. He visited all the museums and memorials and other places locals told him about. He said that after the release of the film and with the massive increase in the number of visitors, lots of places were cleaned up and he said some of the more graphic exhibits in the museums were removed from display. His feeling was that much of the original impact from certain places had gone, removed in an effort not to shock some visitors.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Yes someone else told me something similar to that too. How on earth did we get to making war look pretty enough so as not to offend anyone? It should shock people in my opinion

@neilmackinnon3371 Ай бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure that was exactly what my customer thought. He described several exhibits and although they would have been pretty gritty, they also added a very individual and human aspect to the displays.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Why would we dress war down to try to make it look more acceptable? Madness

@peterbudd44 Ай бұрын

Great video , very respectful , makes me want a Bike again ...Thanks.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

How long have you been without a bike? How come you gave it up?

@peterbudd44 Ай бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure Must be about 15 years now . Im 64 and felt my riding edge going but something comfortable and fun like the bikes you both ride might get me going again .

@VisorView Ай бұрын

Been there plenty of times, I moved to France and back again years ago. Used to chat to the vets at the 4th July, they all had stories to tell, watched their best mates get blown to pieces right next to them, but had to blank it and carry on. Harrowing but they took it on the chin. They never described themselves as brave heroes, they were young teenage boys and terrified, many drowned being pushed off the landing craft carrying back packs and weapons, they were too short in deep water. Many were shot while in the craft, and many more never made it up the beach. The guy manning the machine gun strafing the beach was himself a teenager, he said that troops kept coming and he just kept shooting. The barrels got hot and took 45 seconds to change, it was that gap that allowed some allied troops to get up the beach once they figured it out. I know the guy who makes the ghost soldiers, thousands of washers welded together, they are works of art. The lady at the Pegasus Bridge cafe is a legend, no one messes with her, she is a true lady. There is a huge amount to see, you need to spend a week there really. The WW1 stuff around Arras in the east is amazing as well. Interestingly, there is no footage from Omaha, the film was sent to the labs to be developed and they messed up, destroying it all.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Wow that’s interesting, we saw some of the ww1 stuff as we moved on down to Germany. So interesting and must never be forgotten

@carrot1151 Ай бұрын

Just dropping a note to say i apricate all the videos and say that i haven't watched any of the French ones yet as i am downloading them to binge watch on the ferry back to the UK

@michaelwright8117 27 күн бұрын

We did all that a few weeks ago, very informative! If you you've not been head for orodor sur glane, which was destroyed by the SS just after D day. The town has been preserved as a memorial, sad but true! 😢

@ontheroadadventure 27 күн бұрын

We have that one on our to visit map, but sadly not on this tour

@fuglbird Ай бұрын

My wife and I have been on our way to Brittany several times. We never made it! We always stayed in Normandy as long as we could. Sad to see that you missed the great food - dare I say as usual? Not even a Calvados in the evening? You have to go back. The Bayeux Tapestry was the forerunner of KZfaq almost 1000 years ago and is certainly worth a visit. It shows the Norman invasion of Hastings back in 1060. We found a great seafood restaurant close by with lobster, oysters, muscles, scrimps, sea urchins and octopuses. We always stayed at two star camp sites. They are much more quiet then three, four and five star camp sites.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

How do you find your campsites? We much prefer the small quiet ones as long as it has showers and toilets we are content

@normanboyes4983 22 күн бұрын

Been there a few times on the bike, last time in 2015. Good to hear Arlette is still going, she has always been very welcoming. Clearly, your decision to ignore the notice wound her up.

@ontheroadadventure 22 күн бұрын

The issue was not seeing the small hand written note on the wall with all the other stuff. Obviously if the no photo request had been seen Ewa would not have taken a photo 🤷‍♂️

@dickyt1318 Күн бұрын

we best remember that freedom costs real lives

@ontheroadadventure Күн бұрын

We will remember them

@Gsrider65 Ай бұрын

Yet another top video done really well with respect and humour, brilliant and keep it up 👍👍

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Thanks so much we really wanted to get the balance right of having a laugh and being respectful

@sussexbikerpillion Ай бұрын

That’s gratitude for you lol. It’s really sobering the relative peace we enjoy. You were think we would have learnt our lessons and never allow it again 😢

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Why is it the common man can see this but those in charge seem to go at it time and time again

@markfranks1329 Ай бұрын

Exactly! One would think lessons have been learned, but I look and see the direction the world is potentially going in and I come to the conclusion that we've learned nothing in 80 odd years!! Instead of getting better, we're getting worse!😟

@ontheroadadventure 29 күн бұрын

Sad but true

@he-edd-l3784 21 күн бұрын

French boomer viewing. Born when His Majesty George the sixth was reigning. OK, we french people thank the Brits and western allies for our liberation from the bloodththirsty Nazis. But I think we should thank you twice : - first for the D DAy, - then for avoiding ... a horrible soviet occupation. Thanks for the DDay, and thanks for all the good food, jam, chocolate, fine bread and pastry, good french sausages, fine meals, fine wines, good shoes, good clothes, free border crossing and happy tourism I got in my youth in a free economy, avoiding the horrors and compulsory brainwashing suffered by the Poles, Czechs, Est Germans, ASO.

@ontheroadadventure 21 күн бұрын

We will remember them

@Smokeyonesix Ай бұрын

Arodur sur glane. You need to visit that village!!

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

It’s on our locations map but the wrong way for us on this trip sadly

@richardnunn3205 Ай бұрын

It's Oradour sur Glane, just a few clicks west of Limoges.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

@@richardnunn3205 we will get there one day

@daveo9844 Ай бұрын

Such a treat watching your videos. Can’t wait to go on tour again 😁🍻

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

It’s addictive isn’t it, the more you see and do the more you want!

@goody1238 Ай бұрын

Best camping tent pegs I’ve had and still use are the ones from Aldi. Absolutely amazing quality and value for money too.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

I will keep an eye out in there for some

@iandavies9 Ай бұрын

Peggy Bridge is the spiritual home of the UK Airborne Forces in Normandy. The old woman you referred to is Madame Gondree, and as you say, there are notices!

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

We live and learn!

@shaunrose5906 Ай бұрын

Hi I'm Loving your videos . 👋👍 You mentioned tent pegs . With you going to Spain and ground was so hard iv been out an brought my self some hevey duty pegs from Aldi . I'm hoping they will do the trick for when I get to go camping .👍

@alexandercormack6818 27 күн бұрын

Went over on a visit with my old Comrades of the Devonshire and Dorsets, We had about 13 old standards Madame Gondre saw an old Devonshire standard and recognised the Embroidered Badge almost at once . We had a photo taken with her and had a good yap . The Devonshires 12th Battalion were airborne troops, gliders . Marvelous lady .❤❤

@ontheroadadventure 27 күн бұрын

Awesome the history there is amazing

@kevinpotter6577 26 күн бұрын

I must agree, Mme Gondree is a great person. If you would have met her mother you would have run away. Not going on the original bridge in the museum was a very big mistake. You would have seen the place where Lt Broutheridge was shot. His memorial is not in war cemetery but in a church perimeter. I feel you have not done a large amount of research to follow. But, we all do it in our own ways. Enjoy all you do. That is what this is about. Freedom and peace.

@ontheroadadventure 26 күн бұрын

I have been to the museum to see the bridge before on another trip here, with so much to see we have to cherry pick what we did on the few days we planned here, this tour is going to see us go on a epic journey!

@Dontwlookatthis 23 күн бұрын

I really want to thank you for posting this video. Ive seen videos of the Normandy areas taken from cars but you filming from motorcycles gives an unimpeded look at the area. Also the use of a wide angle lens really gives me a feeling of being able to see so much at one time, that I have gotten a sense of place in the area. Not only is it a beautiful place but so much history to go with it. It helps greatly that you two are so affable that I feel like I am with friends. This has been a very different and satisfying viewing experience. Again, thank you so much! So I decided to subscribe because of a variety of reasons. One thing I have really enjoyed is seeing the buildings that were there when the invasion took place in their surroundings is the most informative video, almost like looking at a map where you can understand what is around you. I just can't impress upon you how nice this has been. So now I am off to look at your videos page! Again, thank you!

@ontheroadadventure 23 күн бұрын

You are very welcome, the first few videos of this tour is in Normandy if you go to the page and go to playlists and you’ll find the All in tour so you can watch in order 👍

@user-qc2tg3db9k Ай бұрын

Just started following your journey, you were lucky with that tree.A couple of years ago we went to the Peloponnese in Greece via ferry from Ancona to Patras.Great for motorcycle tenting.Bit older than you guys 76 and 65 riding Triumph Tiger.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Thanks for joining us! Yes the tree was a close one, hope you enjoy our current tour series

@JeanetteMason-bv9zi Ай бұрын

Delta Ground pegs are the best, the windier it gets the deeper they anchor. They are quite big but you can probably get away with only 4-6. They use them on temporary helipads so brilliant pegs

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

That sounds great, we will look them up online

@mauriceshevlin9929 29 күн бұрын

met the lady in question ourselves back in April this year. She also told me off for taking a photo of my wife sitting at inside table, nevertheless we had a great conversation with her and she wrapped up our souvenirs elegantly and with lovely bow. We will be going back for more coffee and that delicious cake thats for sure.

@ontheroadadventure 29 күн бұрын

A very interesting place with a characterful owner, impossible not to return!

@ridingnormandy7349 17 күн бұрын

The “Old lady” is a lovely friendly person so long as you follow the rules. She was a very young child on the day the bridge was taken and hid in the now Cafe’s basement. Her parents helping the Airbourne troops who landed there. I would strongly advise reading more about D Day, watch some documentaries to get a better idea of what went on. There is so much more to see in Normandy. The museums have so many stories of individual heroics and tragedy.

@ontheroadadventure 17 күн бұрын

We can’t wait to return and see all the things we have been told about in the comments that we missed this time.

@bobcatbanzai275 Ай бұрын

Nice video. Having done a trip to Normandy on the bikes from the Isle of Man 30 years back for the 50th Anniversary, i can recommend cooking some nice steak for your tea. Amazing what you can knock up with a little gas stove while camping. We stayed at one campsite for the week and traveled out each day, as it is a right pain taking the tent up and down. Enjoy the rest of your trip.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

We would like to stay places a couple days at a time for this reason but this time we are going to be covering some real distance so need to keep moving on

@davefandango1303 16 күн бұрын

I just love the roads in Brittany, so pretty and tidy. Would love to ride it one day! In the meantime, driving is also very pleasurable.

@ontheroadadventure 16 күн бұрын

How come you have t ridden it yet?

@stuyrides5144 Ай бұрын

Cheeky burgers nickin the bench hahaha love it!

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

lol Too good an opportunity to miss!

@themartiandefender2128 Ай бұрын

Best pegs I've used came with my Oztent gear, not bent one yet !! Might have a few spares if you want !!

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Not heard of that brand before

@themartiandefender2128 Ай бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure Australian adventure tents, great equipment

@ontheroadadventure 29 күн бұрын

We bought some in decathlon the other day they seem to be much stronger than the ones we have

@freedomfighter8614 Ай бұрын

I was in southern Spain a couple years ago trying to hammer pegs into that hard ground we all know of, An old Spanish chap strolled up and gave me half a dozen 6" nails, they worked a treat.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Will Defo work... need to find a tin or something sensible to put them in to tour with though

@JohnB998 28 күн бұрын

The Rude old Lady was Madame Gondree, who, as a child was liberated. It’s her Cafe.

@ontheroadadventure 28 күн бұрын

Very interesting lady

@DBCooper2 20 күн бұрын

Not a biker, but enjoyed your video of such an iconic place. 👍

@ontheroadadventure 20 күн бұрын

Thanks for joining us, you dont have to be a biker to join us on the road and travel with us 👍

@dazzaoutandabout4870 Ай бұрын

Once more you did it with justice and honour. Interesting the prices you give on things. With conversions considered, those prices are pretty much what we pay in aus, any day. The cost of living hey. Anyway, I'm really enjoying your experiences and how you go about it. I really like how the camera changes pending who is talking. Great feature. Cheers.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, we really enjoy the process of filming but the work is in the editing, we each love the creative process of making these videos and it’s amazing people seem to like them 👍

@irideforlife Ай бұрын

Wow, powerful episode today guys!

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

That cinema experience is something else... If you get chance to go, Do it!

@alanwilkinson5152 Ай бұрын

Another real raker of a video as we say here in Northern Ireland Alan. 👍

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

We not sure what that means but we take it you liked it! cheers Alan

@alanwilkinson5152 Ай бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure raker means better than brilliant.

@ontheroadadventure 25 күн бұрын

i feel like ewa does when i keep saying new words or cockney slang she doesnt know!

@clydecardy7410 Ай бұрын

Another great episode, many thanks and keep em coming.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@kelvinharrison6702 Ай бұрын

Another great vid guys.loverly choice of places.cud of eaten that myself mmmm.keep going guys 👍

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Cheers kelvin

@michaelbolton7790 16 күн бұрын

That's 'Gold Beach' showing the remnants of the Mulberry Harbour. My Dad landed on that beach on the Tuesday morning of the 6th. June 1944

@ontheroadadventure 16 күн бұрын

We will remember them

@darrenclay9859 Ай бұрын

Thanks for posting this exellent video amazing content

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Our pleasure thanks for being with us on the channel. See you in the next one

@HarleytheBandit Ай бұрын

Great to see you guys back on the road, enjoy

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Thanks for joining us

@HarleytheBandit Ай бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure Wouldn't miss your adventures. While I'm going through a rough patch (mental health from the cancer) you guys give me a little escape. Bloody UK weather driving me crazy as much as anything and need to get my head sorted and have an overseas trip

@ontheroadadventure 25 күн бұрын

The Bike is the best healer my friend, the old advise of being outside is as correct as it is right. We wish you all the best bud and glad we can help you in a little way

@HarleytheBandit 25 күн бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure Thanks guys, safe travels and enjoy

@js1714 21 күн бұрын

The most efficient tent pegs I have ever used are those you can buy for Carp Fishing Bivvys. Solid, well made and will last an age...Hope this helps.

@ontheroadadventure 21 күн бұрын

Thanks allot have suggested these, we will try and find some

@js1714 21 күн бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure Make sure you get them from people who make the Bivvys,,,"Trakker" is one suggestion. Journey on,,and Stay Safe.

@hartfischer5509 22 күн бұрын

Oh no, why am I subscribing to another motorcycle KZfaq channel, like Itchi Boots. I don t like motor cycles. I like cars, I like road bicycles. You motor cycle guys are just great, I just love the content : ) I had to ride 65 k on my vintage Peugeot road bike on D-Day June 6, to get from the road block 10k south of Bayeux, to Gold beach where I wanted to be that day. It was epic. Gold Beach, Arromaches, Port En Besin, the best bicycling weather I could hope for. A once in a life experience.

@ontheroadadventure 22 күн бұрын

You rode your push bike to the beaches to watch on D day?!

@larrywinning5183 Ай бұрын

My old RSM PETE KELLY was at the Bridge during the war. 🫡🙏🪂🫡

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Much respect 🫡

@grahamstretch6863 26 күн бұрын

It is such a shame you seemed to miss Ver sur Mer where the new British memorial is, the town is beautiful and the people incredibly friendly. We went back with my dad and after a few false starts managed to locate the exact exit he took from the beach on D+4, he walked down it to the beach and described every detail about the road leading away including the locations of bunkers which were still there amongst the houses up the hill. We attended the ceremony just across the road from the Sexton self propelled gun on many occasions with my dad and the other attending veterans receiving their medals from the mayor.

@ontheroadadventure 25 күн бұрын

Sadly we missed this but we will be back again for sure to see the things we missed

@HarryFenton6124 23 күн бұрын

Normandy is very beautiful further inland too. The roads around Suisse Normandy, as it is known, are nearly empty and perfect for cycling and motorbiking.

@jamestyler2593 23 күн бұрын

great drone footage

@ontheroadadventure 23 күн бұрын

Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it

@norriemasson4080 Ай бұрын

The Mulberry Harbours you saw at Arromanches were built and tested near Wigan-on the Solway Firth and Loch Ryan in Scotland then towed down the West coast in time for D - Day. Another great video guys. Ewa there is a large Polish War Cemetery near Monte Casino in Italy which unfortunately on my visit to Monte Casino was closed again a massive loss of life by both the Allied Forces and German soldiers.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Sounds like an excuse to ride back to Italy!

@andydavidson Ай бұрын

i know wigans got a pier but dont think its on the solway firth

@Norrie-jj2ve Ай бұрын

Great video , Ioved it, a great insight into the area, Mid August my mate and I are off to do the same Normandy trip for two weeks, camping at a lovely looking camp site at the top of Omaha Beach...this trip has been on my bucket list for maybe 30 years...:)

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

You are going to love it! You’ll have enough time to visit all the museums etc too.

@fuglbird Ай бұрын

Get some long sand pegs for the guy lines. They are broader than normal pegs. An alternative is to simply use very big pegs for the guy lines. The sand pegs pack smaller. Finding a few large rocks and fitting them to extra guy lines is another way. Having a smaller tent is very helpful in windy conditions. I've camped solo in stormy conditions for days in my Exped Orion II when sea kayaking solo in Greenland. You would need the 3 person version.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Yeah we do like the extra room but pack size and catching the wind is the main issues

@SimonVerrechia Ай бұрын

🤣 the old chap at the campsite…..we experienced him in May. We turned up there at dusk, as our last resort after failing to get into other sites. Before letting us into the site, he wanted to know our nationality - we reckon he would have turned us away if we were German 😂

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Haha yes he asked about Ewa’s passport too and where she was from! Funnny fella

@teneretraveller8980 Ай бұрын

Top. Even though been many times, enjoyed your view of it. Would recommend a lightweight cover gor your bike when parking up. Always carry one and leave the bike iut of sight - out of mind. Think it cost me an Ayrton from Lidl. Admittedly some years ago. Good watch, team. Ride safe 👍

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Good idea to help hide the stuff when we have to leave the bags 👍

@lampy541 Ай бұрын

Try asking instead of taking it for granted. Manners cost nothing. I have always found madam gondre most polite.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

A generation difference we think, it’s so normal for people to take pictures these days of everything. Of course it’s her home and no problem to request no pictures, as you say manners cost nothing

@Karl61290 22 күн бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure Yes ......manners cost nothing , also they should not have bought English cheese over with them if they had read the 'Brexit' allowance rules ...........nothing wrong with french cheese either

@ontheroadadventure 22 күн бұрын

@@Karl61290 Brexit cheese rules 🤣🤣 Surely not?!

@catfrab 17 күн бұрын

Mme A. Gondree is a gem and deserves the utmost respect. There are signs all over not to take pictures. It's all personal stuff from various visitors through the years as valued memories which she shares with those who come to visit. Her house, her rules. She's famous in many places, just ask any old Brummie who she is 😉

@ontheroadadventure 17 күн бұрын

The stuff inside has all been donated?

@catfrab 17 күн бұрын

@ontheroadadventure Mostly, yes. Memorabilia thru the years. She can be a bit blunt at times (I've been on the end of it!) but it's her stuff and her home.

@ontheroadadventure 16 күн бұрын

Amazing history there we love that stuff

@simonryder4857 Ай бұрын

That old lady is the daughter of the owners who were there on DDay !! Madame Gonde. She only doesn’t want any pictures inside so everyone goes in to buy things or food. Good businesswoman 😂. A few years ago she introduced me to the last living parachutist that landed in a glider on the other side and liberated her family home. He told us about the landing. If you looked down the river there’s a building which was the local Maternity Hospital and the Germans had snipers on the roof. The paratroopers were under orders not to fire back in case a bullet hit the wards. Typically British!! 9 gliders came over but only 3 landed over the river. 6 landed miles away and were never able to support the others but those men in the 3 captured and held the bridge.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

So many amazing stories and tales of incredible bravery of every person involved. It’s as fascinating to us as it is shocking

@jonathanlewis453 Ай бұрын

I had the privilege of meeting Staff Sergeant Geoff Barkway who was one of the glider pilots. He was thrown through the windscreen of his glider on landing and shot in the arm before going about his business and then waking up in Haslar hospital Portsmouth. He gave a group of us an account of the day, accidentally omitting to mention that he flew the thing in case he took the limelight. His obituary is online. There was one special man. One utterly outstanding aspect of the success of that day was the remarkable accomplishment of navigating gliders so close to the bridge with very basic equipment.

@johnimmins7302 Ай бұрын

You guys are making a damn good fist of this D-Day history visit. Glad you are enjoying it as we are. Only downside are the French rip off food prices. 😊👍🏍

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, yes seems Most of Europe is now a expensive place to be

@eddiemizen3703 Ай бұрын

Fantastic video chaps 👍

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Thanks Eddie! Love you bye!

@markt1758 25 күн бұрын

the things in the water are the remains of the mulberry harbour my father was at D-Day he was in the Royal Navy thank you for a great Video

@ontheroadadventure 25 күн бұрын

We could have spent weeks here learning and seeing all the locations. Very interesting place

@martinhughes9769 24 күн бұрын

I was there 20 years ago last been several times I’ve never had a problem had a good look around the cafe and the surrounding area

@ontheroadadventure 24 күн бұрын

Not the end of the world, we all have bad days, we would still recommend people go their to appreciate the history

@martinhughes9769 24 күн бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure great place for anyone interested in history

@ontheroadadventure 24 күн бұрын

We want to go back already to see things we have been told about here

@boringtouringwhenpouring5038 Ай бұрын

Before you go out and buy "better tent pegs" try double pegging. Use two pegs in each loop at slightly different angles. It work for myself in really windy conditions, but my tent is much lower to the ground.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Oh good tip, we can try that right away, thanks bud

@steveroberts7936 Ай бұрын

Hiya myself and a friend visited pegasus bridge ,the old lady you referred to is the daughter of the original owners, who I believe was there when they got liberated ,she was four at the time ….. keep up the good work,really appreciate your vlogging

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Thanks Steve, yes you’re spot on… it seems she is known for her customer service skills 😂

@steveroberts7936 Ай бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure 😂 also speaks English, we bought a Pegasus cafe T shirt 😊

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Nice one

@bolton737 Ай бұрын

I’m gutted for you that you missed what I think is the number 1 place to visit , British Normandy Memorial and the standing with giants memorial. The ladies of the Pegasus bridge are famous for there very unwelcoming approach 😂😂😂😂 and they are a bit pricey too. The next village down from Pegasus is Cormelles Le royal is twinned with my village Combe Martin. I wild camped in the woods near to where you camped and was visited by a wild bore in the night. I always say to folk when they visit Normandy is do your research as it gives you a much better understanding of what your looking at. Happy travels guys, looking forward to the next vlog.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

You are so right, we wish we had done more research however how we already have many reasons to go back

@jamosmcginty 26 күн бұрын

20.35 "a different generation I expect" you hit the nail on the head. Madame Gondree lived that history, we are blessed that we have never had fight for our lives or lost loved ones. This era of social media seems to have erased common sense and respect. Perhaps a little more thought in your travels will pay dividends.

@ontheroadadventure 26 күн бұрын

Sadly the small hand written no photos note was lost on the wall of pictures etc, nothing but respect given to her and her home of course

@stevethompson4410 24 күн бұрын

Have you looked at getting an ACSI Camping Card for Europe? We saved a fortune at campsites on a recent trip. Great to see the respect you are giving for those who served in the past. In 2019, I stood on Omaha beach at the waters edge and turned around to face inland and tried to imagine the scene there just 75 years before as the troops landed and made their way ashore. Impossible of course to bring to life the horrors of that time.

@ontheroadadventure 24 күн бұрын

Where do we get the card please?

@stevethompson4410 24 күн бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure Just Google "CampingCard ACSI". That should get you there. If not, let me know and I'll PM you the website address.

@ontheroadadventure 24 күн бұрын

Thanks we will do that now

@Hinckley_Biker Ай бұрын

All the static munitions and tanks on display look like they were freshly painted, everywhere is kept immaculate! You cook better food on that camping stove than I do in my kitchen!! 🤣

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

We feel like the standard of camp cooking has gone down hill on this trip but it is just so time consuming… we are being somewhat more inventive this time with not always great results 😂

@thebrowns5337 Ай бұрын

We find most places in France are kept up to a pretty good standard, some of the smaller towns and villages are amazing with just really good 'public realm' works. I think they tend to bond more and use open spaces more than we do here in the UK. We've been going for years and stumbled into many a village fete, car show, farmers harvest festival etc. And all those car boots!

@ontheroadadventure 25 күн бұрын

We love to be outside more, any excuse to gather and socialise outside should be encouraged, i guess the rain is the problem in the uk

@Hinckley_Biker 25 күн бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure It certainly has been this year!!! 🌧️☔

@user-xh3lz9xt4l 27 күн бұрын

Hold until relieved

@ontheroadadventure 27 күн бұрын

Amazing stories in Normandy

@KevinJones-yh2jb 24 күн бұрын

Visit the Merville Gun Battery nearby, well worth a visit, my late father was involved in the airborne D-Day assault

@ontheroadadventure 24 күн бұрын

Thanks we will add it to our list of locations to see 👍

@fastyaveit 24 күн бұрын

The bridge isn't the original, if you had stopped just over it, (opposite the café) that is where the 3 gliders landed, the German officer at the bridge was Major Hans Schmidt, who was shot in the leg and was very vocal until he was given Morphine by the British, he then calmed down and thanked the Medic.

@ontheroadadventure 24 күн бұрын

I have seen that museum before, it’s amazing

@nickwhalley6753 Ай бұрын

Go to Cafe Gondree to pay your respects and look. Go across the road for lunch, the burgers are delicious.

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

We live and learn!

@dannycochrane4330 23 күн бұрын

A tear running down my face. To all who gave so much. Thank you, May you rest in peace, we will remember you.

@ontheroadadventure 23 күн бұрын

Always 🫡

@bidouchonsan Ай бұрын

Welcome in France. if i can give you an advice: don't avoid stop road signs, it's about a 135€ ticket. D Day beaches are peacefull, but take care of your stuff on your bikes, an don't leave your helmets, they can be thieves everywhere. Ride safe ✌

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

We noticed stealing seems to be a big concern in France, I couldn’t believe it when I was at a check out in the supermarket and the woman on the till was asking to see inside my bag!

@bidouchonsan Ай бұрын

@@ontheroadadventure unfortunately it is a part of the job for cashiers. Managers Ask for that, i can't understand they have a lot of CCTV cams. Another point, when you pay your gasoline at the gas station's cash they ask to remove your helmet before

@ontheroadadventure Ай бұрын

Yes that’s the same in the uk petrol station

@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne Ай бұрын

Rock pegs from 'Go Outdoors'

@jamesstewart553 23 күн бұрын

We were in the cafe on 2nd June and also saw the owner telling off a young man who took a photo inside the establishment, the finger wagged and "NO!" pointing to her notice.

@ontheroadadventure 23 күн бұрын

Someone needs to get her a proper sign made up and put in the doorway so this is no longer a issue for anyone