After coming off a very long and boring coach and ferry journey I arrived in the town called Ypres, in Belgium. The town played a big part in WW1 because it stood in the path of Germany's planned sweep across the rest of Belgium and into France from the north.
When I arrived at the hotel, my first impressions were ok. The hotel had a nice games room, including a pool table, table football, pinball and a vending machine for any midnight snackers. The rooms are small and are bunched up. Every room consists of three or more bunk beds, but don't fall out the top bunk or you might end up paying for the chandelier below, as tried and done. The hotel only serves breakfast, and so you will have to walk into town for lunch and dinner.
Places to Visit
I would personally suggest seeing the Menin Gates service, as it is very moving and gives a historical interest to WW1. Also I would recommend visiting the English and German trench replicas (don't get too muddy!), and visit the museums in the local area, such as Talot House. And Hill 60 as it recovers more historical facts and interest. Try and visit the cemeteries, especially the Tyne Cot cemetery, which is the largest commonwealth war cemetery in the world. Don't go alone as it is very moving, bring a buddy.
Food
The food is excellent! Go to as many chocolate, sweet, or waffle shops as possible. Great prices! But be sparing as you still have a long journey back.
To remember the trip, buy a souvenir of some sort.
Enjoy!
J.M
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDelete