Monthly Archives: January 2018

Day 4 – Part 1: The Victory on Messines Ridge

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Scankiwi

Up at the crack of dawn, going to be a busy day. Over breakfast I met a charming mother and daughter who were over for the commemorations from NZ. They were with a tour group but unfortunately there wasn’t enough … Continue reading →

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Day 3 – Part 2: Ghent & Cuzzies

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Scankiwi

After spending the the morning at Hooge Crater and Lijssenthoek Military Cemeteries I was ready for a break. I left Lijssenthoek with reflections and emotions I had not experienced before and they filled my thoughts as I headed the 90 km … Continue reading →

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Day 3 – Part 1: The Fallen

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Scankiwi

Woke to a relatively clear and warm morning. The warmer temperatures here are a contrast to the cold ones I left in Scandinavia. I also found a message waiting for me on Facebook and it simply read, “Are you here?” … Continue reading →

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