Although it's a World War 1 experience, I recommended either The Somme battlefields or Ypres. Both are simply amazing emotional experiences.
Although it's a World War 1 experience, I recommended either The Somme battlefields or Ypres. Both are simply amazing emotional experiences.
Oh I can imagine! In-fact I'm sure there are so many places that mark Human conflict that I could spend a very long time trying to visit each one. Thanks for the recommendation.
In that case you absolutely MUST visit Ypres (especially this year being the centenary of the start of the Great War). A visit to the Menin Gate at sunset is something you'll never forget.
What struck me were the crowds. I didn't appreciate how much higher the population density is in Europe as compared with Australia. I lived near or in the inner city of Sydney for 15 or so years and the great cities of Europe like Rome, Paris and London are something else again. As is the history. I found the Roman ruins especially powerful.
I love how Europeans still listen to and appreciate art music (Eurovision notwithstanding).
She's agreed to see the war history and percussion attractions if I look at the art galleries and statues.
Your face looking at the tube station entrances at rush hour is something I'll never forget...
The continent of Europe is actually 28 different countries, each with their own unique history and traditions.
How do they get home?
Yes i understand that the trains in Europe (esp. Switzerland) are very punctual. This would be a culture shock for me as an American!
Out of curiosity, what was the look I gave?
And I'll never forget what my face was looking at. Like a thousand ants crawling trying to climb into a small entrance of the ant hill all at once ... I'm so spoiled.
Out of curiosity, what was the look I gave?
Some disturbing faces posted in this thread Henri, the two mini video clips you posted includedPerhaps something like this...