A Day in the Battlefields - Day 24
Trip Start
Apr 01, 2011
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Trip End
May 10, 2011
Ieper, Belgium
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Bob, the Englishman living in Belgium and running bus tours to the Somme, zig-zagged us across Belgium and France.
An emotional and uplifting day where we followed in the footsteps of those who fought on the Western Front. At the end of the day we stood on the highest point in the Somme, Poziere, and Mouquet Farm, where Australian infantrymen fought to hold back the German forces.
At this point he found for us, a shell fragment that had been lying on the ground for almost100years. What a memory to bring home.
Today followed the night before where we stood at the Menin Gates listening to the last post and a bagpipe solo by a highland marching band. Tears in our eyes.
Comments
All I can say is "wow". There will never be an Anzac Day like this for you again. A moving experience. XXX
What a great experience.
I had a similar one in Korea. Things you never forget.
The march was in the rain here yesterday.
Love Shirley.
Back in the office, We have retraced the battle of the Somme 2 weeks ago, and with a little luch not left a mark on Northern France. Lots of cheese and Red wine.
Have fun Dan