Some truth in that. I've worked out how to get there: LIV-AMS Mon-Wed £45, train Schiphol-Bruges £25 each way (7 days in advance fare), where to stay, even how to get by train to the Menin Gate the evening before, but still felt uneasy about it all, so now don't feel guilty about leaving empty seats!People are still reluctant to make plans to travel abroad.