Bastonge War Museum
19. elokuuta 2024, Belgia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Speechless, the monument is closed for repair but still a sight to see.
The self guided tour through the history and events of WWII is nothing short of gut wrenching. Personally I wish they had toldLue lisää
On the Road again
19. elokuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
It’s amazing what you see along the road - apart from the millions of windmills & trucks.
There’s so many monuments but the Aussie in slouch hat - well now I know it’s worth theLue lisää
Amiens
19. elokuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Google maps sent us from Bastogne via the scenic route to Amiens. Found our accommodation- it’s uuummm interesting. 🤨
Now to find somewhere for dinner before everything closes. We’re planningLue lisää
Guards cemetery
20. elokuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
All indications say H S Barling in interred here! I am honoured to bring Connie here to share this moment, to see the emotion. Such a sad waste on human life, yet such a peaceful place. The guardenersLue lisää
Searching for family
20. elokuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
My great great Uncle Private Hughie Stanley Barling 2583a was killed in action 27th November 1916. His military record show his place of burial appears to be very close to the Guards Cemetary. We payLue lisää
Sir John Monash centre
20. elokuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
No words
Sir John Monash
20. elokuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Continuing to pay our respects for those that gave their all for our freedom.
H J A Barling 537a
H S Barling 2582a
LEST WE FORGET 🥀
3 Brothers went - 1 came home
20. elokuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
My maternal Great Grand father Ernest Lincoln Hyde Barling went to WWI with his 2 brothers. Both Hughie & Henry lost their lives and Ernest made it home.
My grandfather Les Barling was 3 when hisLue lisää
Artwork, Tolls & stuff
21. elokuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
An array of things we found interesting… well some were odd.
Amazing art on the side of a building.
A Tollroad with boom gates at every on and off ramp - no debtors to chase.
An old train engineLue lisää
Villers-Bretonneux
21. elokuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Two Pennies
Was the start of the relationship between students in Australia and Villers-Bretonneux. Visiting the school that was rebuilt after the war with help from Australians was moving and such aLue lisää
Green Maccas
21. elokuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Question solved “Eco Friendly” means some of the items are washable, reducing waste.
Cups for chips, bowls for wedges, drinks in plastic tumblers - no straws.
Burgers are still wrapped in paper,Lue lisää
I had to do it (Maccas France)
21. elokuuta 2024, Ranska ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
What do they call a Quarter pounder in France??? If you know - You know lol
Menin Gate
21. elokuuta 2024, Belgia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
A wander around the town, followed by dinner before we head to the gate for last post.
So moving being at the gate.
We met the Fire Fighters who are the buglers. Amazing opportunity.
Bothers in arms memorial
21. elokuuta 2024, Belgia ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
So moving 💔
Brugge
22. elokuuta 2024, Belgia ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Beautiful city and so glad we visited even if the place is full of tourists - lol
Chocolate, Waffles, Beer, Churches, boats & tourists. Yet another city that is mental but worth the visit.
Duval pour by Bubba
22. elokuuta 2024, Belgia ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Bubba the Belgium local is showing us how to pour a Duval - beer.
How do you think he went?
Duval pour by Roger
22. elokuuta 2024, Belgia ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Not to be out done, Roger gives this beer pouring gig a go..
Lucky we had a guide to measure the results. 🤣
Guess where we got to?
23. elokuuta 2024, Belgia ⋅ 🌬 20 °C
Headed here for people we love 💙
Beautiful seaside town
23. elokuuta 2024, Belgia ⋅ 🌬 20 °C
Such a beautiful little seaside town. Pity nothing was open. Our plan was to have Australian Ice Cream… sadly none for us today.
The town was getting ready to host the Porsche Classic CoastalLue lisää
Signs
23. elokuuta 2024, Belgia ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
The things you see.
Tilburg
23. elokuuta 2024, Alankomaat ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Where it all began - Roger’s dad Anton was born is this pretty place.
SURPRISE!!!!
23. elokuuta 2024, Alankomaat ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
We arrive at the hotel in Venlo to find family waiting for us. So lovely to be greeted by them.
A few drinks, laughs & story telling before we all sit down for dinner.
Conversation flowed freely andLue lisää
Spending time 🧡
24. elokuuta 2024, Alankomaat ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
A relaxing start to the day before being picked up by Wim & Anita to have lunch at Leon & Eef’s.
Early afternoon we head over to see tante Annie, but not before stopping to pick up flowers.
We breakLue lisää
Maashof
25. elokuuta 2024, Alankomaat ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
What a wonderful relaxing place to stay on the outskirts of Venlo. We may not have found the pool but there’s plenty of ponds full of fish to pick from.
Gorgeous weather this morning to enjoyLue lisää
Army
25. elokuuta 2024, Alankomaat ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Not even going to asked where they’re going….





































































































































































MatkaajaWow. Fantastic seeing all the history. Great blog.