I arrived in Ypres, Belgium on the 29th July. On the 28th, at Poperinge,
I met Harry Patch. What a proud moment that was. The ceremony under The Menin Gate on the 29th was amazing. I layed a wreath at Tyne Cot cemetery, Passchendaele on the 31st July during a piper led ceremony, the only ceremony at Tyne Cot on the official anniversary. A proud moment.
Thanks to the four people who donated money during my journey, Tony & Eve,Blackheath, Linda Jackson,Kent and Grace Pye,Kent. I am waiting to receive more and will forward it all to The CWGC and children's hospice during the next fortnight.
Thanks to all who helped me during the walk.Photos. 1. Cenotaph,London 17th July. 2.WM Dartford,Kent.3.Esquelbecq CWG cemetery, France.4.Meeting Harry Patch at Talbot House, Poperinge,Belgium.5.Ypres.6.Menin Gate,Ypres.7.Tyne Cot CWG cemetery,Passchendaele 31st July. For info about my 2008 walk visit www. greatwarwalk2008.blogspot.com