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| Our view to the port of Harlingen |
Three months ago we arrived in
Rotterdam in the evening, and the following morning, we hit the motorway and
drove to Germany in three hours, in a hurry so that we could reach Norway for
summer. Our only memories were scenes through the window on a wet day.
Today we crossed the border
from Germany on a very cold (max 9 degrees) but sunny late autumn day with a
few brief showers. We took all the lesser roads passing through small towns and
being a Sunday the roads were surprisingly quiet, and drove 250 kms which took
us all day!
It was a real eye opener, we
really loved what we saw. We didn’t expect to see so many large farms and big
areas of trees and everywhere there was a sense of tidiness, people are proud
of what they have. Surprised to see the amount of new commercial/industrial
building that has occurred in recent years making it appear a very modern
country. And of course, everywhere were canals, rivers, lakes and drains along
with so many bikes.
We made a stop in the town of
Havendijk when we noticed a large number of older boats in the canal in the
middle of town along with a big marina and enjoyed a walk around. Had read
about the very popular small town of Giethoorn, with its small thatched roof
cottages and numerous waterways and little bridges and seemed worth a stop. But
felt a bit disappointed, maybe because of the time of the year with very few
people around and everything looking a bit “tired” so after a wander around the
streets we were back on the road.
Headed to the port of Harlingen
on the west coast where there was a Stellplatz listed. A really good spot which
we have shared with about 10 others, overlooking the port and a loch with
plenty of action happening. The town is a short walk away so will head over
there in the morning before we leave.
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Caught....topping up with water this morning in amonst the autumn leaves.
These Sani Stations have everything a "Campervanner" needs, from fresh water, to places to
dump your wastes. |
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A barn that houses dairy cows. They are just so tidy, and as the
grass is cut and fed and not grazed the paddocks are pristine. |
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| Lots of thatched roof houses...a quick snap from the van window. |
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| A couple of East European cars |
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| Little boats tied up in a canal in Giethoorn |
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| ...and more boats! |
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| ...and even more boats! |
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| Sorry...more autumn leaves, but feel that this could well be the last of them. |
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| Canals everywhere |
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