AOK4 Posted 20 June , 2020 Share Posted 20 June , 2020 I did some battlefield touring yesterday with some friends from Germany. It is extremely calm everywhere. We were on our own at Tyne Cot Cemetery in the early afternoon on a sunny day... It reminded me of some 30-35 years ago when there were hardly any tourists around. One could say there wasn't a cat to be seen, but that wasn't true as we were followed from the moment we arrived until we left by a young cat, probably abandoned by its owners in the area. Plenty of sites are closed or have some absurd corona rules to follow (some one way signs in the middle of Langemark German cemetery come to mind). Bayernwald is closed for renovations apparently. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted 20 June , 2020 Share Posted 20 June , 2020 Thanks for posting. Many of us here in the UK are longing to get back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted 21 June , 2020 Share Posted 21 June , 2020 cant wait, trouble is 7 or 14 day holiday means 14 day isolation after, bosses would not like it, especially as intend going at least three times between now and november. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dah Posted 23 June , 2020 Share Posted 23 June , 2020 ....but good to see that CWGC is still keeping the cemeteries looking so well cared for! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOK4 Posted 29 June , 2020 Author Share Posted 29 June , 2020 Unfortunately, things aren't as quiet everywhere (which is partly good, but partly bad as well): https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2020/06/29/afstandsregels-zijn-moeilijk-te-volgen-tijdens-last-post-in-iepe/ (I hope an English version of the article will be posted later) In short: visitors aren't allowed at the Last Post ceremony, but they just gather behind the fences and don't comply with social distancing. My German friends had noticed this as well during their visit. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapper D. Posted 5 July , 2020 Share Posted 5 July , 2020 On 29/06/2020 at 13:59, AOK4 said: Unfortunately, things aren't as quiet everywhere (which is partly good, but partly bad as well): https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2020/06/29/afstandsregels-zijn-moeilijk-te-volgen-tijdens-last-post-in-iepe/ (I hope an English version of the article will be posted later) In short: visitors aren't allowed at the Last Post ceremony, but they just gather behind the fences and don't comply with social distancing. My German friends had noticed this as well during their visit. Jan We're off to Ieper in September and I can't wait as it has been far too long since our last visit to the Westhoek. I haven't got a clue how we will cope with the Covid-19 rules at that moment but we shall follow the general guidelines. I cannot believe one sentance in your news article: "the people at the Meense Poort laughed away the comment of keeping distance". Christ - I would have cancelled the event straight away! If I look at the pictures of people in England boozing it up yesterday (in London?) , I feel sad. Silly, silly & selfish people. So, in short, I'm looking forward to Ieper in September 2020!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOK4 Posted 21 July , 2020 Author Share Posted 21 July , 2020 As people at the Last Post ceremony don't respect social distancing, it is now obligatory to wear a face mask under and near the Menin Gate (I don't know whether it's only during the ceremony or not). https://www.focus-wtv.be/nieuws/veilige-afstand-probleem-bij-last-post-nu-strengere-regels https://www.lastpost.be/en/news/224/update-coronavirus-20072020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egbert Posted 21 July , 2020 Share Posted 21 July , 2020 What an undisciplined and irresponsible bunch of tourists and locals photo source: Focus-wtv.be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted 21 July , 2020 Share Posted 21 July , 2020 (edited) we arrived back in England Sunday, face masks were around 50/50 in supermarkets. Monday we are told its mandatory, I dont know if there is an exemption available for those who need it from thei doctors. back over in 5 or 6 weeks, hope everything is relaxed by then. we did notice , when the Tabac's are open there are a lot of cars parked outside, so presumably inside is busy. Smoking and drinking may be difficult for mask wearers.. Edited 21 July , 2020 by chaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOK4 Posted 21 July , 2020 Author Share Posted 21 July , 2020 700 people attending the Last Post on Monday 20 July... https://www.hln.be/in-de-buurt/ieper/succes-last-post-vergt-strengere-coronamaatregelen-wie-hardnekkig-weigert-de-regels-na-te-leven-krijgt-een-proces-verbaal~a073bef8/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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