Photos from River Kwai and War Memorials

In the heat of the afternoon we visited Hell Fire Pass where the PoWs had cut through limestone by hand to build the railway. we received audio guides which allowed us to walk in peace and contemplate how horrendous life was for these men.  We were all immensely moved by the experience, I was shocked how much impact it had on Isy and Maddy. Later we visited a museum by the River Kwai, I had just finished a book called 'The Railway Man" and in this book it talked about a Japanese interpreter who later devoted much time to making amends for events in the war, this is a memorial to that man. We then set off in a convoy of Rickshaws to the Bridge over the River Kwai. Poor chap. Refreshments on the Bridge. War Cemetery. After visiting Hell Fire Pass Isy asked if the next day she could place a flower on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  Clearly the experience had made a significant impression on her and we very moved by her thoughts.  I found the visit extremely moving and reading the grave stones had to wipe away tears.