ANZAC Day Villers Bretonneux

Final Morning Walk

Most mornings we have gone for an optional walk at 6.00am. Abbeville had little to offer but it was great for a final walk with the stalwarts of the group. This has been great fun so thanks to all who participated. Special mention to Katharine Crompton who attended every walk.

The Cobber Statue

The Cobber Statue commemerates a famous story at the Battle of Fromelles where an injured  soldier whispered "don't forget me cobber".

Mark carried his cobber Matthew to the bus.

Michael carried his cobber Chris as well.

Polygon Wood Group Shot

Farwell Florence

It has been great to have Florence for the lasy few days. Her expertise has been greatly appreciated by the group.

A Walk in the Schwarzwald

Every morning we have offered an optional walk/run for one hour before breakfast. In Baden Baden we went for a stroll in the Schwarzwald, the Black Forest. This was our biggest group so far.

Gee Matt being silly, who would ever expect that!

The Black Forest is named after the dense conifers which proliferate.

Our destination was a ruined romantic Schloss (Castle) overlooking Baden Baden, We came close but time ran out and we had to turn back. Oh well something for the students to do when they return to the Schwarzwald.

Walhalla

On the outskirts of Regensburg is the Walhalla. Built by King Ludwig it honors Germans that are distinguised in Art and Science. It was interesting to compare this to Malthausen.

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Popular Culture

 .....or a trip to the Allianz Arena to see TSV 1860 Munchen play Cottbus. The stadium has hosted World Cup Semi's and Champions League Finals. It hold about 70,000 and is known locally as the giant plastic ring. At night it glows with any colour they choose. For the record TSV beat Cottbus 4-0 must have been the Aussie support team.

Follow Me!

Feldherrnhalle/Shirkers Alley

This is the Feldhernnhalle. This was an infamous site for National Socialism. in 1923 Hitler and the NAZI's tried to seize government in Barvaria. The NAZIS marched from a Beer Hall and near this site the Barvarian Police tried to stop the demonstration. There was a riot and Hitler was arrested. After he seized power this spot was glorified into a state shrine. When you walked past you had to give the NAZI salute. At the rear of the building was an alley that avoiders used to not salute. It became known as Shirkers Alley and was a major site for resistance to NAZism.

Touring Party 2011

What a fine group of young Australians and representatives of the Clarence Valley.