[0330hrs]
The line-up in the medical room for pre-hike skin treatments was already long. Most had awoken at 3am and headed straight to the waiting area. Feet prep definitely took priority over breakfast — although there was certainly enough time for both.
Constable Ian gets a pre-breakfast foot exam with tape and spray to keep the blisters away.
[0630hrs]
First rest stop in the suburbs. Breakfast is a bread roll filled with custard, which the Dutch call “puddingbroodje.” Lots of carbs and sugar. Feet are being sprayed, washroom breaks are rather rushed, then a one minute warning to fall back in to the parade.
Constable Chad and Sergeant Corey make front page news while relaxing after the long day march with Officer Len and Officer Don of the Dutch police.
Constable Sheila in the centre with constable Stefan in the centre surrounded by constable Len and constable Mars from the Dutch police.
VPD join Dutch police officers to complete the World's Largest March 