Memories of World War I. Last Wednesday, we visited the town of Ypres in Belgium. The Tyne Cot Cemetery was the first destination. There were hundreds of thousands of graveyards for people who died during the World War.
We arrived in Leper afterwards, and visited the Menin Gate. Names of soldiers who did not get the chance to have a proper burial were engraved on the walls. The 'In Flanders Fields Museum' had numerous weapons, suits for war and the like. Events from the World War were meticulously portrayed. The place was so quiet as a form of respect.
The city itself is very old. There aren't too many new buildings, the streets are narrow and mostly one way. They have a ceremony at the Menin Gate everyday at 8 PM to honour all the soldiers.
On a lighter note we visited the best waffle and ice cream place in town! If you ever find yourself in Ypres, go to Il Gusto D'Italia! I recommend a waffle with toppings (I had Nutella and bananas) or one with ice cream (they have Oreo, Smurf, M&Ms to name a few) on top. Yum!
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| Tyne Cot Cemetery |
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| Menin Gate |
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| In Flanders Fields Museum |
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| In Flanders Fields Museum |
