Sara 🇺🇦🇦🇺🇬🇧🇫🇷
@otagoview.bsky.social
Aussie/Brit living in France. Formatrice d'anglais & freelance guide. Occasionally rants about politics & parenting, but mainly battlefield posts. Interests History - WW1 & Norse Mythology, Rugby, Beer, Travelling, Gardening, Swimming & Hiking
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November 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
And if you thought learning French was hard, you can always explore the local Picardy dialect.
August 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
And if you thought learning French was hard, you can always explore the local Picardy dialect.
The soldier evokes a sense of sadness watching over his fallen comrades.
Also spoke with some keen knitters who showed us some First World War glove designs. This unique design allowed the soldiers to continue to fire their rifles.
Also spoke with some keen knitters who showed us some First World War glove designs. This unique design allowed the soldiers to continue to fire their rifles.
August 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
The soldier evokes a sense of sadness watching over his fallen comrades.
Also spoke with some keen knitters who showed us some First World War glove designs. This unique design allowed the soldiers to continue to fire their rifles.
Also spoke with some keen knitters who showed us some First World War glove designs. This unique design allowed the soldiers to continue to fire their rifles.
🧵 Lucky to have the opportunity to explore the Museum and Church in Bray-sur-Somme this morning.
Bray-sur-Somme fell into German hands during the spring offensive in March 1918, but was retaken by the 40th Battalion A.I.F. on 24 August 1918.
This beautiful memorial is found inside the church……
Bray-sur-Somme fell into German hands during the spring offensive in March 1918, but was retaken by the 40th Battalion A.I.F. on 24 August 1918.
This beautiful memorial is found inside the church……
August 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🧵 Lucky to have the opportunity to explore the Museum and Church in Bray-sur-Somme this morning.
Bray-sur-Somme fell into German hands during the spring offensive in March 1918, but was retaken by the 40th Battalion A.I.F. on 24 August 1918.
This beautiful memorial is found inside the church……
Bray-sur-Somme fell into German hands during the spring offensive in March 1918, but was retaken by the 40th Battalion A.I.F. on 24 August 1918.
This beautiful memorial is found inside the church……
@yorkshiretea.bsky.social packing the essentials when travelling light! ☕️
July 30, 2025 at 12:16 PM
@yorkshiretea.bsky.social packing the essentials when travelling light! ☕️
Very fortunate to have the 1st Australian Division Memorial all to myself, on what is the 109th anniversary of the Battle of Pozieres.
Charles Bean, described Pozières as being more deeply sown with Australian sacrifice than any other place on earth.
#lestweforget
Charles Bean, described Pozières as being more deeply sown with Australian sacrifice than any other place on earth.
#lestweforget
July 23, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Very fortunate to have the 1st Australian Division Memorial all to myself, on what is the 109th anniversary of the Battle of Pozieres.
Charles Bean, described Pozières as being more deeply sown with Australian sacrifice than any other place on earth.
#lestweforget
Charles Bean, described Pozières as being more deeply sown with Australian sacrifice than any other place on earth.
#lestweforget
Despite the rain earlier today, the sun has made an appearance this evening. A lovely stroll down to Bulls Road Cemetery was in order.
At the going down of the sun……..
#lestweforget
At the going down of the sun……..
#lestweforget
July 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Despite the rain earlier today, the sun has made an appearance this evening. A lovely stroll down to Bulls Road Cemetery was in order.
At the going down of the sun……..
#lestweforget
At the going down of the sun……..
#lestweforget
Life is full of twists and turns; none more so than the past few months.
Onnwards and upwards.
Off to celebrate 14 July 🇫🇷 in Warloy-Ballion tomorrow. But joining in the 10km walk first.
If you need a photo of a headstone from the CWGC cemetery, let me know and I’ll do my best to help.
Onnwards and upwards.
Off to celebrate 14 July 🇫🇷 in Warloy-Ballion tomorrow. But joining in the 10km walk first.
If you need a photo of a headstone from the CWGC cemetery, let me know and I’ll do my best to help.
July 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Life is full of twists and turns; none more so than the past few months.
Onnwards and upwards.
Off to celebrate 14 July 🇫🇷 in Warloy-Ballion tomorrow. But joining in the 10km walk first.
If you need a photo of a headstone from the CWGC cemetery, let me know and I’ll do my best to help.
Onnwards and upwards.
Off to celebrate 14 July 🇫🇷 in Warloy-Ballion tomorrow. But joining in the 10km walk first.
If you need a photo of a headstone from the CWGC cemetery, let me know and I’ll do my best to help.
Today is the day of the Ukrainian Tryzub (trident)
It is seen as a symbol of Ukrainian national identity, representing the country's history, cultural heritage, and aspirations for sovereignty and unity.
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🫶✊
📸 volunteering Ukraine
It is seen as a symbol of Ukrainian national identity, representing the country's history, cultural heritage, and aspirations for sovereignty and unity.
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🫶✊
📸 volunteering Ukraine
February 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Today is the day of the Ukrainian Tryzub (trident)
It is seen as a symbol of Ukrainian national identity, representing the country's history, cultural heritage, and aspirations for sovereignty and unity.
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🫶✊
📸 volunteering Ukraine
It is seen as a symbol of Ukrainian national identity, representing the country's history, cultural heritage, and aspirations for sovereignty and unity.
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🫶✊
📸 volunteering Ukraine
In a somewhat chaotic world that we live in at the moment, I took time to stop and pause at Caterpillar Valley Cemetery this morning.
These service men made the ultimate sacrifice for what was suppose to be “The war to end all wars.”
Will we ever learn?
#lestweforget
These service men made the ultimate sacrifice for what was suppose to be “The war to end all wars.”
Will we ever learn?
#lestweforget
February 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM
In a somewhat chaotic world that we live in at the moment, I took time to stop and pause at Caterpillar Valley Cemetery this morning.
These service men made the ultimate sacrifice for what was suppose to be “The war to end all wars.”
Will we ever learn?
#lestweforget
These service men made the ultimate sacrifice for what was suppose to be “The war to end all wars.”
Will we ever learn?
#lestweforget
The sun is shining on the Somme today!
Delville Wood
Delville Wood
February 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The sun is shining on the Somme today!
Delville Wood
Delville Wood
Today marks International Holocaust Day and the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of the German Concentration Camp Auschwitz.
We must never forget.
“For evil to flourish, it only requires good men to do nothing." — Simon Wiesenthal
📸 Auschwitz Memorial
We must never forget.
“For evil to flourish, it only requires good men to do nothing." — Simon Wiesenthal
📸 Auschwitz Memorial
January 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Today marks International Holocaust Day and the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of the German Concentration Camp Auschwitz.
We must never forget.
“For evil to flourish, it only requires good men to do nothing." — Simon Wiesenthal
📸 Auschwitz Memorial
We must never forget.
“For evil to flourish, it only requires good men to do nothing." — Simon Wiesenthal
📸 Auschwitz Memorial
From Delville Wood up to the NZ Memorial today. Visibilty - zilch!
Yet another foggy day in the “Nord”!
Yet another foggy day in the “Nord”!
January 17, 2025 at 11:36 PM
From Delville Wood up to the NZ Memorial today. Visibilty - zilch!
Yet another foggy day in the “Nord”!
Yet another foggy day in the “Nord”!
Some of the sites of Bullecourt yesterday. Visibility was very poor but very atmospheric.
January 17, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Some of the sites of Bullecourt yesterday. Visibility was very poor but very atmospheric.
Seeing as I’ve just registered for the randonnée in Grevillers, I need to get moving!
Another lovely bimble on the Somme and a surprise find in a tractors track.
Another lovely bimble on the Somme and a surprise find in a tractors track.
January 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Seeing as I’ve just registered for the randonnée in Grevillers, I need to get moving!
Another lovely bimble on the Somme and a surprise find in a tractors track.
Another lovely bimble on the Somme and a surprise find in a tractors track.
A rather cold but beautiful day on the Somme.
January 13, 2025 at 12:46 PM
A rather cold but beautiful day on the Somme.
A slight diversion from the Great War. I know my kids will appreciate one of these titles!
January 12, 2025 at 8:47 AM
A slight diversion from the Great War. I know my kids will appreciate one of these titles!
Who ever came up with this; I love it!
January 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Who ever came up with this; I love it!
Literally on the edge of a precipice! WW2 German fortification in Ault.
January 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Literally on the edge of a precipice! WW2 German fortification in Ault.
Making the New Years Eve Tartiflette.
What to do with the opened bottle of wine? Well seeing as it is nearly New Year in Australia 🇦🇺 I’ll join in the celebrations early.
Happy New Year one and all.
May 2025 be your year.
Bisous 😘
What to do with the opened bottle of wine? Well seeing as it is nearly New Year in Australia 🇦🇺 I’ll join in the celebrations early.
Happy New Year one and all.
May 2025 be your year.
Bisous 😘
December 31, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Making the New Years Eve Tartiflette.
What to do with the opened bottle of wine? Well seeing as it is nearly New Year in Australia 🇦🇺 I’ll join in the celebrations early.
Happy New Year one and all.
May 2025 be your year.
Bisous 😘
What to do with the opened bottle of wine? Well seeing as it is nearly New Year in Australia 🇦🇺 I’ll join in the celebrations early.
Happy New Year one and all.
May 2025 be your year.
Bisous 😘
A lovely find in my partners collection.
To all my followers “Seasonal Greetings” from the Somme.
To all my followers “Seasonal Greetings” from the Somme.
December 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM
A lovely find in my partners collection.
To all my followers “Seasonal Greetings” from the Somme.
To all my followers “Seasonal Greetings” from the Somme.
Winter Solstice - the shortest day of the year!
“The colour of springtime is in the flower; the colour of Winter is in the imagination” - Ward Elliot Hour
🎨 by Nikki McIvor
“The colour of springtime is in the flower; the colour of Winter is in the imagination” - Ward Elliot Hour
🎨 by Nikki McIvor
December 21, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Winter Solstice - the shortest day of the year!
“The colour of springtime is in the flower; the colour of Winter is in the imagination” - Ward Elliot Hour
🎨 by Nikki McIvor
“The colour of springtime is in the flower; the colour of Winter is in the imagination” - Ward Elliot Hour
🎨 by Nikki McIvor
December 20, 2024 at 3:55 PM
“It’s not for us to have shame - it’s for them”
I am so relieved these perpetrators were found guilty.
Gisele Pelicot you are an amazingly strong, brave and courageous women.
#GiselePelicot
I am so relieved these perpetrators were found guilty.
Gisele Pelicot you are an amazingly strong, brave and courageous women.
#GiselePelicot
December 19, 2024 at 11:20 AM
“It’s not for us to have shame - it’s for them”
I am so relieved these perpetrators were found guilty.
Gisele Pelicot you are an amazingly strong, brave and courageous women.
#GiselePelicot
I am so relieved these perpetrators were found guilty.
Gisele Pelicot you are an amazingly strong, brave and courageous women.
#GiselePelicot