25 Things in 2025 - Thing #17

[smallhobbit]

Book Leger holiday for 2026

Daughter and I had been trying to decide on which Battlefields Tour we would do next year.  There was one destination we were looking at, but neither tour quite fitted the bill properly, so I suggested instead of making that one work, she might like to look at something different.  Normally she's been really clear on what she's selected, so the fact that we weren't certain had made me wonder.

Anyway, yesterday she messaged me, and we had a chat, with the result that this morning I booked our tour for next April.  For anyone who knows their classic WWII films, this fits perfectly, as we're off to Germany, scene of The Dambusters, Colditz and the Great Escape.  It should be very interesting, not because we're relishing triumphant films, but in looking at the history and what made people behave as they did, something which doesn't change.  Among other places, we shall be visiting Dresden, Berlin and Hannover, which will be really interesting.

Comments

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

Wow! Sounds like a great trip!

[smallhobbit]

It should be. I'm really looking forward to it :)

[aome]

I’ve never been to any of those German cities, only Munich and Cologne. Sounds fascinating!

[smallhobbit]

I'm really looking forward to it. I've been to Berlin, but only saw parts, and not to any of the others.

[apachefirecat]

Enjoy!! <3

[smallhobbit]

Thank you very much!

[therealsnape]

Have you ever been to Arnhem, Netherlands? If not, consider it. Because that way we could meet up and have other fun trips as well, and you and your daughter could stay at my place, of course.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you so much. Arnhem is somewhere I'd like to visit.

[rusty_armour]

I'm still behind (as usual). Your April trip looks like it should be really interesting! I'm sure you'll enjoy delving into the history behind films like The Dambusters. I would think that there will be a lot to take in when you visit Dresden, Berlin and Hannover. I'd love to visit Germany properly. I've been to Frankfurt and Munich airports for connecting flights, but that's been it. I'll look forward to seeing your photos from this trip. :-)

[smallhobbit]

And I'm slow in replying as well 😄

Thank you. I'm really looking forward to it. There'll be so much to see. I've transitted via Dusseldorf - I suspect most airports are similar!