Day 43
Ieper, Belgium
June 1, 2017 in France ⋅ ☀️ 21 °CExplored World War I sites yesterday including British and German cemeteries. The countryside is so peaceful today so it is hard to visualize the devastation from 100 years ago. The town of IeperRead more
Cyndie Van Hook Sounds idyllic
Judy Lyter It's impressive and inspiring that the ceremony happens daily and that the cemeteries are kept up so beautifully. Did you find sites connected to Dad's experiences in Belgium? Maybe set aside a day -- or even half -- for some rest and relaxation?
Traveler We have been relaxing this afternoon! We were on some of the same roads for a while in Belgium and France that Dad marked on a map. In his diaries, he didn't or couldn't mention villages by name.