We left Dover on Thursday 14th November for a four night stay in Ypres.
Best bit: Chocolate! If in Ypres, there are many outstanding places to visit, but you cannot have that pouring of emotions without a bit of a cheeky comforter and so I and many others highly recommend that you visit at least two or three chocolate shops where the deals are very enticing. If not, go to some of the great waffle shops to fill yourself with uncontrollable pleasure.
Places to visit (other than chocolate shops!): Ypres is a very historical place as it was the last line for the British in the First World War before the Channel and so it was of great importance. A must is the Meningate where the names of ,what is estimated to be, 54,000 missing dead Commonwealth soldiers are. Also, the great Tyne Cot memorial ground where thousands upon thousands of Commonwealth graves is a place worth a visit. To change the mindset, it would be a good idea to visit a German memorial ground so that you do not start to dislike any of your German mates. For a fun, wet and muddy adventure, go to some of the many trenches and discover and transport yourself through time to be in the War in a trench. Last but certainly not least are some of the museums such as Talbot House.
We returned back to England on Sunday 17th November after an amazing and eye-opening trip.
By J.B.
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