Early start, off the ferry. 5AM local. A run to the town of Ypres where an open bakery meant an early brew up and pain au chocolat. A quick look around at the rebuilt sites including the Menen Gate.
Onwards, keeping off the main routes, passing many ww1 sites including the Hooge crater caused by explosives in tunnels mined beneath German trenches. All very horrific.
Belgium very flat to start with, but as we travelled eastwards the land became more hilly and interesting. Up through forests and along straight roads lined with trees to offer shade to travelers. Windmills old and new.
Arrived Opheers 3 ish. A few spots of rain as the tents went up, but a nice evening now.
Beer tent is supplying nice Belgian beer.
Good job team!!! Kev and I thought you might be stranded somewhere!! Have a beer an enjoy!
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