Military Sites & Museums in France
In Etaples we visited a beautifully kept War Grave Cemetery. We wandered along the rows slowly taking in the tranquil and
peaceful atmosphere of the cemetery.
We
went to Thiepval cemetery and museum which was spectacular. We all watched a
video about the 1st World War which was very thought provoking and we had lots
of questions to ask. All
of the cemetery's were beautifully maintained by the very dedicated and helpful
staff.
The Canadian
cemetery was our next stop. As we arrived we could see a large Elk at the
entrance. Some of the group were able to walk along the
original trenches which they found to be exciting yet, a little eerie. 
Today
we were going to have a go on the Rando-Rail which we all loved. It is a self propelled small rail cart. It was a hard 3 mile up hill to the top. We all
worked well as a team and were thrilled when we got to the top! Turning our
carts around, we freewheeled back down again, which was brilliant. Everyone
said it was really exciting.
We visited a chocolate factory where we saw how chocolate is made. Luckily we were all
given a sample to try. Most of us then bought some of the delicious chocolate
to take home.
In La Coupole we visited a museum which was held in the
underground domed bunker, that V2 flying bombs were made by the Germans in WW2.
Everyone watched films showing how this was done by scientists during the
war. At the souvenirs shop, model planes and tanks were purchased to take home.
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