The morning of Wednesday was spent first walking up the hill in the footsteps of the NZ troops during the Battle of Mesens. This was 
followed after a choir practise and lunch with a bus trip to see the Peace Pool - a lake in one of the mines that were exploded at the beginning of the Battle of Mesens. We also explored some trenches that have been preserved - from the German side - and where a Cpl A Hilter served.
followed after a choir practise and lunch with a bus trip to see the Peace Pool - a lake in one of the mines that were exploded at the beginning of the Battle of Mesens. We also explored some trenches that have been preserved - from the German side - and where a Cpl A Hilter served. 
After dinner it was into performance uniforms and around to the church ( which was totally destroyed in the war - the crypt was a German dressing station until captured by the NZ troops). This is where Samuel Frickleton gained his VC
The concert was fanastic and very well received with two encores. After the concert gifts were exchanged at a mayoral reception. We gave the painting - Petone to Passendale and received a framed series of photos from Menen.
For photos by a professional Belgium photographer go to the following site Photos Click on photos. At the top left of the photo click main menu, select phototoque juillet 2007 and you will then see messines concert chorale seraphim. There is also information about the whole celebration on this site - I haven't checked it out
Now we are getting ready for the big day and then the long journey home.
