The relentless pace of being on tour has resulted in a tardy management of my blog….sad but true. However on this glorious day off in my most favorite place in the world Ypres, i have a little spot of time to cast over the last few days and focus on a few highlights.
For the first time we stayed in the beautiful city of Arras and it did not disappoint. Several major squares make up the town centre with many gorgeous shops and eateries. A mild night saw us enjoying dinner outside watching the world go by. Quite magical.Wednesday was the Vimy Ridge , Flunch, Fromelles and onto Ypres day…lots to pack in and by the time we entered the elegant town I adore I was ready for the luxury of a 6 night stay. Oh how I love this place…my soul home.
The next few days had many high points starting with our group witnessing the re internment of 6 unknown British soldiers at Prowse Point Military cemetery. What an experience that was…it joined many dots for the group. Yesterday we learnt about the lost soldiers of Fromelles known unto God for over 90 years and here we were witness to the re burial of 6 such men. Seeing real coffins lowered into he graves was a sobering experience. That day ended with Dries Chareles unique music night he wrote called “Goodbyee” a dedication to one English solider John Gamble who lies in the Lijssenthoek Military cemetery near Poperinge. A perfect ending to an intense day.
Friday and Saturday were the days of Marty Neagle and the Ngarrindjeri Anzacs and as always they challenged us all to keep emotions together. By this stage of the tour tiredness makes commemoration even harder however this is not meant to be a holiday. …it is a serious pilgrimage of Remembrance and Connecting Spirits has always placed that at the centre of all we do. So to end last night with the group at the Menin Gate was the best. Today's day off was just at the right time.
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