点评:It was my dream and passion, for a couple of decades, to visit my great grandfather’s grave. I didn’t simply stumbled upon Camalou Battlefield Tours, it was a work colleague, who went on this tour and highly recommended for me to do it. I’m so glad we did because Annette and Christian (wife and husband team), our tour guides, went above and beyond to give me a fulfilling, tailored personal experience. During the process of booking ‘Australian Battlefield Tour in Flanders and the Somme’, Annette asked if I had any details of my great grandfather, to help her with the research. I was fortunate enough to give Annette his unit, service and grave lot numbers before we started the tour. Annette had done many hours of research and printed copies of my great grandfather’s history during the war, what mischief he got up to, how he died and finally took me and my family to his grave, a very touching moment. Annette and Christian show passion in their work and went above and beyond to ensure I knew everything I needed to know about my great grandfather, including visits to the field sites of where he fought and where he died. They also drove us to many cities, towns, museums, cemeteries and other battlefields and stories to with. What made the trip most memorable was how they put together a personalised tour of my great grandfather’s involvement. But it didn’t stop there, we brought with us our two daughters, which they received special treats (strawberries, chocolates and waffles) from both Annette and Christian. They are truly the most loving, caring couple and made us feel welcomed and part of their family. Annette even showed us loads of artillery and bombs from the war that local farmers are still finding in their fields to this day. I have been to many interesting towns, countries and tours but this tour will be the most memorable, as it was close to my heart and very special being able to see exactly where my great grandfather had fought and laid to rest. Our hotel stay was in Ypres – stunning location and very comfortable accommodation with buffet breakfast provided. Lunch was delicious and at different venues – all included in the price of the tour. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Annette and Christian, for looking after us and giving me the best experience – very knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommend this tour, whether you have a loved one(s) or not in battle during WWI.
翻译:几十年来,拜访曾祖父的坟墓一直是我的梦想和激情所在。我不是偶然发现卡马卢战场之旅的,而是一位同事参加了这次旅行,并极力推荐我参加。我很高兴我们参加了这次旅行,因为我们的导游安妮特和克里斯蒂安(夫妻档)竭尽全力为我提供了一次令人满意的量身定制的私人体验。在预订“佛兰德斯和索姆河澳大利亚战场之旅”的过程中,安妮特问我是否有关于曾祖父的详细信息,以帮助她进行研究。在我们开始旅行之前,我很幸运地向安妮特提供了他的部队、服务和墓地号码。安妮特花了很多时间研究并打印了我曾祖父在战争期间的历史,他做了什么恶作剧,他是如何死去的,最后带我和我的家人去了他的坟墓,那是一个非常感人的时刻。安妮特和克里斯蒂安对工作充满热情,竭尽全力确保我了解曾祖父的一切,包括参观他战斗和牺牲的战场。他们还开车带我们去了许多城市、城镇、博物馆、墓地和其他战场,听他们讲述故事。最难忘的是他们为我曾祖父安排了一次个性化的旅行,让我们了解他的一生。但这还不止于此,我们还带了两个女儿,安妮特和克里斯蒂安为她们准备了特别的礼物(草莓、巧克力和华夫饼)。他们真的是最有爱心、最贴心的一对夫妇,让我们感到宾至如归,成为他们家庭的一部分。安妮特甚至向我们展示了大量战争时期的大炮和炸弹,当地农民至今仍在田里发现这些。我去过许多有趣的城镇、国家和旅游胜地,但这次旅行将是最难忘的,因为它让我心动不已,能够确切地看到曾祖父战斗和安息的地方,这对我来说非常特别。我们住在伊普尔的酒店——位置极佳,住宿非常舒适,提供自助早餐。午餐很美味,地点不同——都包含在旅游费用中。我从心底感谢 Annette 和 Christian,感谢他们照顾我们,让我获得了最好的体验——知识渊博,非常专业。强烈推荐这次旅行,无论您是否有亲人参加过第一次世界大战。