The Menin gate was a beautiful experience in which a service is held ever night at 8:00 to commemorate the soldiers who died in the war. The Menin gate is plastered in names of the soldiers who fought in the war and whos bodies were never found. Despite me being absolutely desperate for the loo whilst attending the service it was beautiful and many people laid many wreaths, i would love to go again.
I also visited a World War One museum that was excellent showing many weapons, tactics and a extremely accurate replica of a dug out . I would recommend it to a friend, there was much to see there, including thousands of items that were used in World War One. The thing that separated the museum from the typical not so interesting museum was the range of ways to harness information about World War One, from the life like dug out and tunnel system, to the ability to smell some of the gases used to gas people in World War One.
Also i would recommend a visit to the two German and English trenches, that were an extremity interesting visit, seeing the contrast and battle scars of the virtually untouched trenches, was an amazing experience, making you feel apart of history and reflect on your self; a powerful experience.
Overall Ypres was an extremely excellent and moving trip,even though the waffles and chocolate played a large part in the enjoyment of the trip, i learnt much about World War One and a lot about myself as well, the trip was a perfect balance. It changed me, in which i have a new found respect and appreciation for life. I would love to go again, would recommend it to anyone and will never forget it.
A.T
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