Friday 14 June 2013

Ypres .... May 15th 2013 ... and the Peace Village

On May 15th we travelled into Ypres for the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate. A moving and wonderful event.

After the ceremony we travelled back to where we were staying at the 'Peace Village' near Messines.

Ypres itself, despite the devastation of the First World War is now a quite beautiful place. Take a loom a this short film as we ride out of Ypres along cobbled streets.

 
Then it was a short ride along some lovely roads in the evening sunshine back to the Peace Village. I have to completely recommend the Peace Village as a place to stay if you are visiting the area around Ypres. The accommodation is done as a series of small two storey units with a small bathroom and living area downstairs and four bunk beds upstairs. Basic but clean and more than adequate and at a rate of about €30 a night per person including a continental breakfast simply amazing value!! There is even secure on-site parking for your bike right outside your room! Google 'Peace Village Ypres' and give it a try.
 
This video shows Al Hunter and I returning to the Peace Village ..... check it out.
 

 
 
 

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