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July 20th 2016

Published: July 20th 2016

Tuesday 19 July 216 The warmth of the summer air and the brilliant blue sky promised another glorious day. A picnic lunch was packed and our wonderful driver worked out the travelling itinerary. A delightful sojourn through ancient villages, flowers blooming and providing splashes of colour upon entry, adorning window boxes; Charolais cattle grazing, fields of wheat, barley and sunflowers...such ... Read Full Entry

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Jan Hibbert

grandmasingallipoli

My grandfather landed on the shores of Gallipoli 25 April 1915. It's an honour to accompany my darling 90 year old mum (his daughter) to attend the commemoration ceremony. She's a grandmother and great-grandmother. I'm a grandmother...Grandmas in Gallipoli.... Now, 14 months after this incredible and humbling journey, we go to France with very dear friends. Friends in France...... full info

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20th July 2016

Judy Potter
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Beautiful
Seeing your beautiful photos and reading about your enlightening experiences, makes me feel reassured about my two grandchildren travelling in the same country. The wether is also being kind to them and they are having an emotional - if somewhat draining - experience amongst the historical horror, but current beauty of the Western Front. Stay safe and enjoy! XX

21st July 2016

Cheryl and Mark
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Hello over there
It looks like your the only four people in this part of France (the rest are probably at the Tour de France). Lovely scenic villages and countryside; great photos and story, Jan. Of course, making the wild assumption you're having champagne picnics ... enjoy! xxx

22nd July 2016

Glenda Garde
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Spooky
Another spooky moment my friend! Have just returned from a Shrine event with guest speakers talking about Fromelles and Pozieres. They mentioned the troops travelling by train to the Western Front through beautiful, and welcoming, French villages. Very different, and far more treacherous than Gallipoli. ....and then here's Mabel's dad's diary extract describing that trip. Love to you both. xxxxx

24th July 2016

Liz Paterson
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Missing your Blog!
After getting behind on your Blogs, but now up, to date I am looking forward to the next installment. Have thoroughly enjoyed travelling around France with you all. Where to next??

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