At 7:30 sharp, the alarm goes off. On vacation? Yes, on vacation, this time there’s an alarm. Shower, get dressed, pack your things, and get in the car for a good hour’s drive to Dieppe.

Along the way, we stop at a traditional boulangerie for a delicious breakfast sandwich. Then on we go, and around 10:50, we arrive at the imposing castle overlooking the city. We were here in 2023, but it was closed then, and since we’re in the area this time, we just have to take it.

The castle itself dates back to the 15th century, but to my regret, there are only paintings and the occasional model ship and ivory carvings on display. Where are the armor, swords, and throne? Well, a painting every now and then is certainly a sight to behold. Meanwhile, I was already immersing myself in information about Operation Jubilee, which took place on August 19, 1942. So, afterward, we set off to look for the monuments. Since the museum didn’t open until 2:00 PM, I initially focused on filming a few snippets for a new YouTube video. By then, it was almost noon, and it was high time for a light lunch with a glass of cider. It’s still a holiday, after all.

We also saw two churches we were going to visit to kill time. France doesn’t seem to take very good care of its monumental buildings, and the churches looked a bit dilapidated. It’s two o’clock, and I walk to the museum. It’s located in an old theater, the kind you see in movies, with a balcony and a beautifully painted ceiling. Upon entering, we were told a film about the events of the raid was playing; so the first forty-five minutes were already full. After the film, we walked around the rest of the museum. It was a small exhibition, but it contained a wealth of original photos, stories, and the necessary equipment the men wore back then.

After the museum, we continued our way to the local cemetery. But first, we popped into a second-hand shop along the way and bought some items for home. Arriving at the cemetery, we filmed another segment for the video and took a moment to stroll past the graves and commemorate the brave men. Lest we forget. Time flies, and it’s almost dinnertime, so we set off in search of a restaurant. We arrived back in the center of Dieppe and settled into a building that could have been straight out of a German village. Fish and chips, lasagna, and a few glasses of cider later, we were back outside to begin our journey back to the hotel. An interesting day dedicated to Operation Jubilee. Tomorrow we’ll head home, but not before visiting the Calais bunkers. Good night.