Looked like a beautiful hike even on a cloudy day. I love how you really make it feel like we are ther with you. The memorial was touching and a great reminder. Nice history and great nature. Thank you!

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

I would love to have you in real life joining me on a hike, but in the mean time I'm glad to hear you enjoyed walking with me virtually! 😁

33km, what a great and beautiful energetic hike. You are simply the best.

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

It was about 46km, but on 2 days, so not too bad! 😉 Thanks for watching!

Such a beautiful and cool hike! So many beautiful towns and gorgeous scenery ❤ I love that you get both the culture and food of different cities plus time in nature.

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

When you hike here you're never far from civilization. So you almost always get a mix of villages and nature. I really enjoy that! All the best! Kaat

Love the idea of hiking station to station! Zonnebeke looked particularly quaint. I’d love to spend time exploring there!

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

It's a really interesting area and when you hike a long distance trail in sections, the trainstations and busstops make your life easier. You have a few option to organize your hike!

woahhhh! amazing hike! for two days, you had all the fun experiences and stunning nature views~ and thats just sooo amazing!

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

Seeing all those cemeteries and scars of ww1 really makes you think. Especially with a similar type of war going on not far away from home! Have a great day! Kaat

It’s wonderful 2 days hiking. You must be so excited. Very enjoyed watching to the end. Absolutely beautiful places for walking ❤️👍👍🤗

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

It was in a very interesting area. Unknown to me, so learned a lot as well. The guy of the B&B knew so much, that was a real plus on out trip. It's thanks to him that I could tell a bit about the history! Have a great day and weekend! Kaat

Another great hiking program, we discover lot of things with you kaatje. Thanks !

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

Hi there! I really appreciate you joining me on my walk! It was an amazing area to hike in with all the history of WW1! Have a great day! Kaat

This is a wonderful two-day hike!!!!A very diverse landscape. Thanks for all the nice information about Flanders Fields. Great choice of music!!👍L33

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for stopping by! It was a great area to hike. First time for me as well! I thought it was really interesting! Have a great Sunday! Kaat

Beautiful and amazing view of the place for hiking amazing nature thanks for sharing

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

It was also a very interesting area, I really learned a lot of ww1! Have a great evening! Kaat

Hello "Steps by Kaatje"! This is amazing! Thank you for the wonderful video! I saw it with great interest! Great! Thanks for the inspiration! Have a nice day!

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and your support! I thought it was really an interesting place to go for a hike! Have a great day! Kaat

That's a nice walk. They had pubs and cafes on the way to eat, this is good. Enjoyed it.

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

You're never really away from civilization on this hike, but that also has its advantages! 😉 On a cold day it's nice to be able to go inside! 😉

Hello Kaatje! That's very exciting, because just last week I was also in the Flanders Fields on my motorhome tour through Flanders. I also found this region very interesting and exciting, but of course also very sad to look at the many museums and memorials. Once again, you took me on a wonderful journey through this impressive region. Walking in Flanders takes a bit of getting used to, though, because you either walk on roads or through mud. At least in winter. Thank you for your beautiful film and the many memories, if you are interested, my video will come in a few weeks. Many kind regards and have a nice weekend, Martin

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

We did hike on a lot of dirt roads and most of them were not so muddy. The once with mud are more fun to show on a video! ;-) And yes, there also was a bit of road walking, but hardly any cars around, so that wasn't too bad... So I guess I'll get to see some of Flanders Fields through your eyes then on KZread. I always find that interesting! Thanks for watching and have a great weekend! Kaat

Great hiking trail and views of Flanders Fields.

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

It was really a great place to hike and very interesting to learn about WW1.

I just watched the video of the 2 days hike through Flanders Fields in Belgium and it was absolutely breathtaking. The scenery, the history and the peace it brought me was amazing. I have never been to Belgium before but this video made me want to plan a trip there and hike the same route. Thanks for sharing your experience and giving us an idea of what to expect.

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

Belgium is a great country to visit! A lot of history, but also great food and of course known for the beer! Thanks for watching!

A great hiking 🥾 you are really brilliantly hiked

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it was very interesting! 😁

Great premiere and video! 👍 👌

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I enjoyed that you guys were there! 😁 I really did!

You have such kind, sweet, fun energy on screen! It was enjoyable watching you have so much fun on your hike! Where to next?

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

It was a great part of the GR128. Lot of interesting things. Next time when we go, we will cross the border into France.

Hi Kaatje! Wow - congrats on the amount of hiking you did. And a terrific hike indeed through such a historic area. Great showing and reminder of the terrible war and loss of life during that time. Well done, my friend 👍. Thanks for sharing and take care 😀.

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

It was really terrible to see all those man (mostly young once) who died out there!… But thanks to them, we have our freedom. Something I'm really thankful for! All the best! Kaat

Hi Kaat! That was a strenuous journey to the starting point of your hike. The tour on the GT 128 has a lot of interesting historical buildings. Thank you for taking us with you. All the best, Petra

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

It was a very interesting area to hike in. I don't know so much about WW1, so great to get some historical information o' the way like that! A shame it ever happened and a bigger shame there is a similar type of war going on not far away from our home! All the best, Kaat

love your videos, great quality as always , keep it up🙂🙂🙂

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for watching and your nice comment. It is much appreciated! Have a great day! Kaat

Nice of him to give you a lift to the correct starting point and beginning a good hike. I think you deserved those nice sandwiches after the bad start you had and the muddy trail in parts. A pint is always a must when you see a pub/café and I always think those cemetery's are such a sad sight, yes, it is good they are remembered but I would have felt so deflated thinking about the average age of the person resting there. The boardwalks looked fun mind and when you are tired, hungry and cold, how nice to stumble upon a restaurant, I think I may have stopped there for the afternoon lol, cheers Alan

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

Hi, Oh yes, I'm so thankful to the guy that gave us a lift. Het really saved my day and trail... 😉 On a grey day, a pub or restaurant is so very welkom. On a sunny day as well, if they have a terrace to sit on! All those cemeteries and scars of ww1 really makes me sad. Especially when you know that there is a similar war going on right now and not far away from our home! Thanks for watching and your nice comment, it's really much appreciated! Have a great evening! Kaat

Great section of the GR 128! You put in quite a few miles! Really nice variety in the trail ... nice to have a hot meal along the way and a B&B for sleeping! Bitter sweet to see the memorials and cemetery sections in Flanders Fields... quite sad to hear about the bodies and the ID issues... sad to see that there were soldiers from so many countries that died there. My mom's uncle was in the US Marines and died in France in 1917.... it's really nice to see the beautiful memorials, to honor and remember. Thanks for sharing that section of the hike... looking forward to your next section!! Have a great week!! 👍👍😃

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

I think a lot of great people gave their life for our freedom! So thanks for the sacrifice your great uncle did! Was your grandfather still in the Netherlands at that time? My grandfather was Dutch too and was in the army during the war of 14-18. But the Netherlands were neutral, so they didn't have to fight. Still, I think it were hard times. Have a great Sunday! Kaat

@JenniferLupine

Жыл бұрын

@@StepsbyKaatje Thank you, yes, so many gave their lives and families sacrificed so much! Yes, my grandfather was in Amsterdam until 1920 when he moved the the US. The rest of his family stayed there. Our family visited his sister a couple times- I loved the area!

@JenniferLupine

Жыл бұрын

@@StepsbyKaatje Yes, I know it was hard times during the war, and later during WW2 also. I don’t know exactly when my grandfather left, but based on the timing, it was as soon as he could after the war. What town did your relatives live in?

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

@@JenniferLupine He lived in Weert, Limburg. Where is your grandfather from?

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

@@JenniferLupine I remember you telling me about your grandfather. I guess he didn't have to fight too hard, just like my grandfather! 😉 Great that you still have family overhere!

⭐️ 3:09 looks a fab hike Kaat 😊👍 It’s best how you break up the long distance trails into bit size (smaller sections) makes them so much more doable (unless your retired ect)👍 6:38 yes🍺 😊🙏🏼🐻poefi 8:17 Flanders Fields was lovely to see (tails of daring do , sacrifice and tears 😭)all wrapped up in this place 🙏🏼 For me the biggest takeaway was it was the beginning of the end of the age of Deference ! Nicely produced film Kaat very tastefully done 🙏🏼 especially with Flanders with all the many many delicate subjects this place throws up. Best wishes Simon 😊🙏🏼

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

I think walking a long distance in one stretch would be great fun, but finding the time is another problem, so when the trail is close to home, section hiking is a great option! For me it was the first time in Flanders Fields. I learned a lot about the area and the war. Crazy that there is still a similar war going on, quite close to home! Have a great evening, Kaat

@SetForAdventures

Жыл бұрын

@@StepsbyKaatje yes your right Kaat it is saddening that (when will people learn 🥹) such a shame the lessons of WW1 have been forgotten as parts of Europe seems to be moving in different directions (not a good thing ) for any of us 🙏🏼🙏🏼 On a lighter note great film and have a great week Kaat 🙏🏼😊

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

@@SetForAdventures same to you! Have a great day and week! Kaat

Brilliant hike, love the scenery here. Your music choice here is brilliant!🔥🔥

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Have you ever been on this side of Europe? It sure is different from the mountains, but still nice and interesting because of the history!

@ervinslens

Жыл бұрын

@@StepsbyKaatje I was in Belgium, but only for a few days in Brussels!

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

@@ervinslens Maybe you'll be back some day and Brussels was a good option as well!

Hi Kaat that was a beautiful hike with your camera shy friend ( and I don't mean Poefi who was sooo cute in bed tucked up !) This was so interesting especially walking through Flanders fields and seeing the memorials to the countries that fought in ww1. I was chocked to hear that even last year that they found 91bodies, this seems staggering and such a shame that the dog tags disintegrated leaving them unknown and I was also shocked to hear that unexploded bombs are still being found in the ground too ! Zonebeke church looked lovely and so did the castle there and Kadsteel Van Rumbeke . This was great and I loved the history you told . Hope the blister healed ! ~ Anna 👍 ❤

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

The guy from the B&B really knew a lot, so I thought it was very interesting! From the people they find, they do try to identify using DNA. And if they can't find anything, they berry them, but keep the DNA. So you never know later. Of the 91 bodies, I think they did find the identity of 1 or 2 persons. It was interesting to see all those sites, they rerouted the Gr128 in 2014, I think because of the 100 year anniversary of the war. That way it included a few more sites then before. Thanks for taking the time to watch, it's really much appreciated! Have a great day and weekend coming up! Kaat

This seems like such a beautiful walk. I love that you went through the vegetable fields and found Brussel sprouts. Nice that there are pubs and cafes to stop at - we'd love to try the local beer too. I think it would be fascinating to walk through Flanders Fields - I still remember that poem by John McCrae.

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

You're never really far away from civilization on this trail, which sure has an advantage on a cold and grey day! It was my first time in the area, so I thought learning a bit about the history was really interesting. It's also crazy to think they're fighting a similar war right no,w, not that far away from us...

@TheAverageTourist

Жыл бұрын

@@StepsbyKaatje That would be a nice comforting thing to have civilization close when you're hiking. And also sad that there's a similar war happening now :(

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAverageTourist It sure is! 😢

Hi Kaat! This was a really interesting hike. The terrible First World War seems long forgotten, but in the Flanders Fields, you can still see the scars. So many graves! That makes you think. And the ponds, it occurred to me that maybe they are bomb craters. I found what you said about the tags very interesting. And apart from teaching us history, you also showed an impressing landscape and a strong lady hike. I like it! Greetings from South Tyrol Martina

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

For me it was the first time in that area and it was impressive to see all those cemeteries and memorials out there. And thinking that the same kind of war is still going on, not very far away, that's really crazy and very sad. When will people learn? I guess you're back in the snow again now. I heard there was quite some snowfall in the Alps the last few days! All the best! Kaat

looks a nice 2 day walk...you sure do some nice one's

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

I don't get to go out as often that I would like to, but sometimes I do make it a bit further from home and get to explore new areas. I never hiked here before and learned a lot about history on the way... Have a great weekend! Kaat

Nice hiking! Like from Palma de Mallorca!

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

It was a real interesting area to hike. Ik learned a lot about WW1! Thanks for watching and your support! Kaat

This was a great presentation Kaatje, I miss hiking now, most of my hiking buddies are far away and with this winter cold and dark days, I fear going out alone, especially in the woods. Love your videos, ciao from Italy❤

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

I don't go out that much either, but I do try to benefit from the few hours of daylight to go out! It always makes me feel better, even when I go alone! Have a great Sunday, Kaat

thanks for the history too Kaat, sad but interesting 😔

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

The guy from the B&B really had so much to tell! I found it very interesting to listen to and I tried to tell some of the stuff on the video. 😉

Hi, Kaat! This was an interesting and varied trail though I do not feel well when seeing cemeteries or old battlefields. War is too close at the moment. But this may also be a reason to enjoy life here and now. And that's what you did! Best regards, Werner

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

Hi Werner, I agree, war is way too close for the moment. I heard on the radio that they compare the war overthere with the area around Ypres. More then 100 years ago. Haven't we learned anything? Anyway, I'm happy that we can still go out and enjoy life! Have a great weekend! Kaat

Heb deze gemist! Wat een mooie wandeling.Tegen de belgische biertjes kunnen de Nederlandse niet op. Afgelopen weekend samen doorgebracht met de 'stepgroep', 3 stellen komen uit België, was erg gezellig en dat taaltje van jullie klinkt toch echt veel vriendelijker dan dat van ons😁🐶🐾🐺

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

Haha, dat de Nederlandse biertjes niet op kunnen tegen de Belgische, tja, dat wist ik wel al, al heb ik de indruk dat ook bij jullie de locale biertjes het best goed doen. 😉 Overal eigenlijk.... Ons accent is inderdaad wel wat anders en even wennen als je ineens tussen een bende Vlamingen gedropt wordt! 😉 Ik vind het vooral handig dat we elkaar vlot kunnen verstaan. Het verschil in woordenschat hier en daar levert dan soms ook wel grote hilariteit op! 😉 Nog veel plezier met jullie steps! Groetjes, Kaat en Frodo!

That was really interesting. a great looking walk really well shared. The loss of life to war is so sad. The memorials and cemeteries are stark reminders how lucky we are today ❤️ love and hugs from us, thanks Kaat! 😊 ☕️🧭🗺👍

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

Thanks to all those guys out there, we have a pretty comfortable life now and we have our freedom. So it's good to remember them and never forget the sacrifice they made for us! Good night! Kaat

Awesome presentation with so much historical information of the places you passed by as you hike. Got emotional when you were at the cemeteries as I was imagining how those buried there died. I can only assume they died in a tragic or gruesome way. All the best to your next hike!

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

It was interesting to hike there. In fact we do not know much about war. Which means we have been lucky to live our lives in peace. But it's so hard to know that they're still fighting today! We'll we never learn? Thanks for watching!

@PabloVillasenorPresents

Жыл бұрын

@@StepsbyKaatje That's very true. We only see these landmarks of remembrance and imagine the fighting then. Many of us, if not all, only hope for a peaceful world to live in. Warmest regards.

Missed the premiere but enjoyed the post. You had some wet and muddy spots on the road walks. To much grog makes for a crooked path! 🤣 That's crazy to see a world war bomb sticking out of the ground. Great post! My daughter would love a hike like that but only if she could take time to look at each historical marker.

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

There were so many historical markers on the way that I finally skipped a few in my video, or made it shorter then what I have filmed. There's so much to tell and so much to see! Lot's of people will visit the area in a car, a camper or in an organized tour. That last option would be very interesting except if you know already a lot by yourself! I don't think that the bomb still had explosives in it, but I thought it was crazy as well that is was sticking out there! I did touch it, just to be on the safe side! ;-) Have a great weekend and thanks for taking the time to watch! Finding a good timing for a premiere is hard, so I can't please everyone... Kaat

Leuk je hier in mijn streek eens bent komen verkennen. Heb deze route al veel gereden met de fiets en ook al gewandeld. Je video’s zijn zeer inspirerend. Wij vertrekken over enkele weken om een week te gaan Hiken in mullerthal. Heb al enkele tips uit je filmpjes gehaald.

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

Oh het Mullerthal is zo mooi. Ik ben er een eerste keer doorgewandeld met de GR5. Daarna nog eens terug geweest. Ik zou het volledige traject nog wel eens willen wandelen. Maar voorlopig geen tijd. De Westhoek was/is voor mij onbekend terrein. Ik vond het de moeite en ook wel indrukwekkend met heel de geschiedenis! Fijn te horen dat mijn videos bekeken worden en anderen er tips uit halen! Groetjes, Kaat

nice walking you have good condition :) i like this war cemetery

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

Those cemeteries are beautifully made and very well maintained. But the story behind is really sad... Thanks for watching and have a great evening! Kaat

Hallo lieve Kaat! Dat was een gevarieerde GT 128 tour met interessante historische gebouwen, originele vogelhuisjes, veel kool en lekkere drankjes, waardoor de reis misschien wat langer duurde:) We kennen ook deze enorme oorlogsbegraafplaatsen uit de Eifel en ze herinneren ons er altijd aan hoe zinloos deze verdomde oorlogen zijn... Groetjes uit Keulen!

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

Eigenlijk wist ik niet dat er in de Eifel ook zo zwaar gevochten is. Ik veronderstel eerder in WWO2? Een lekker drankje is altijd goed, al dan niet met alcohol. Vooral op een warme plek op een koude een grijze dag is geweldig! 😁 Ik vond het een interessante streek. Vrij onbekend omdat ik meestal eerder wat bergen en heuvels verkies. De volgende etappe is door het Heuvelland, dus dat zou ook niet plat mogen zijn. 😉 Groetjes, Kaat

Hi Kaat this looks really interesting, I'll either catch it later that night or over breakfast Friday morning. Leaving a like 👍 in advance! ~ Anna

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

Oh super! No problem. It has been a while that I did a première and this one was good enough to do so. I think so anyway! 😉

@FXWalesAnnaAlf

Жыл бұрын

@@StepsbyKaatje I agree 🙂

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

I'm curious how many people will watc😀h tonight! Always exciting!

@TeaInValhalla

Жыл бұрын

@@StepsbyKaatje evening 👋

Thanks for sharing your vlog! Such an eye opener for me. You have a new subscriber friend here. Let's keep connected.

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

Hi, yes, the history about WW1 is hard, especially knowing that there is a similar type of war going on not that far away from us! Take care! Kaat

Bedankt weer voor je mooie wandeling

@StepsbyKaatje

11 ай бұрын

Het was echt de moeite. Het is een streek van België die ik niet zo goed ken, maar erg de moeite! Groetjes, Kaat

Very interesting hike. Must’ve been sobering walking through there. Nicely done. But don’t drink too much when you’re hiking. Lol.

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

Haha, I don't drink too much but a local beer or a glass of wine I can handle, as long I don't have to cover a lot of distance afterwards... On a cold an grey day is being able to go inside and eat or drink something the real threat! Have a great Sunday! Kaat

Yes, a very interesting video, I really don't think that much has changed apart from the technology but I guess that is why we are top of the food chain. Best wishes

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

It sure was great to learn a bit about the history of the area. I had never been there, but of course we all know about WW1, but when you see how many lives got lost there, we can only be thankful that we live in peace now. At least here... Not everywhere for sure... Have a great weekend! Kaat

@GrasshopperOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

@@StepsbyKaatje The same thing could/is happening again, I don't think we have learnt that much. Life is still fantastic for most of us, though I would say steadily getting worse rather than better, for the not so well off at least, pretty much all over the world (or maybe I am just getting old 😂😂).

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

@@GrasshopperOutdoors I don't think you're getting old, but I agree that the situation looks worse then 10 years ago. But yeah, at that time we didn't have a war nearby! Have a great evening! Kaat

Great Intro it bring us into your page smoothly. I'm glad i found your channel. fruitful. 😆I love it what i see! In my subscritions now you are. I do think we have one 2 thing in common. You'll see.

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Welcome to my channel! I'm glad you enjoyed watching my video and I do hope I'll see you around even more! Have a great evening! Kaat

What a trek! GR128 huh? I'll have to add it to the list. Seems like a great hike with mixture of forests and fields. Small towns mixed in between. How cold is it over there right now? I see you guys bundled up but, I'm just curious. Definitely need that outdoor gear this time of the year. Lol Poefi all tucked in. So do I, I always appreciate the history behind those that lie within a cemetery. You definitely cover a lot of ground in this video. Well done.

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

It's a nice mixture of terrain for sure. I personally would prefer to be out more often on smaller paths, but I do like the fact that they try to put this GR on as much small roads as possible. Next time we're on the GR128, we'll cross into France!

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

It's rainy and grey right now, but when we hiked the GR128 in December, it was cold. They anounce some colder weather next week, but that only means that it might freeze at night. 😉

@AdventuresOfATravelingDon

Жыл бұрын

Do you guys get much snow in Belgium? Wondering if that hampers your videos at all during the winter season.

Hello my dear friend! Interesting video, thank you for sharing. 42👍😍😀😉 +1sub. 714

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the support! It was the first time that I was in that area! So much history there! All the best! Kaat

Oorlog blijft mij triest maken... 100 jaar geleden of vandaag...

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

Dat is ook zo, wetende dat ze binnenkort van die kerhoven kunnen gaan aanleggen in Oekraine of zo... :-( Misschien hebben ze nu net iets minder 'onbekende' soldaten.... Merci om een kijkje te komen nemen! ;-) Groetjes

2nd ❤️👍🧭🥾☕️

@StepsbyKaatje

Жыл бұрын

I think you were the first in the Chat, thanks for joining ! Nina, my daughter, was really early and she told me you were there very early! Thanks! Kaat