Netherlands 18
2018 saw us return to The Netherlands once again. On top of our usual trip to Duinrell, we arranged to spend a week in Bovenkarspel, in the region of West-Frisia, North Holland. Continue reading “Netherlands 18”
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Netherlands 18: A ride on the Houtribdijk
The Dutch are renowned for their skills at reclaiming land and controlling the sea, they’ve been doing it for centuries. Anyone with a basic knowledge of Dutch geography will know that much of the land in The Netherlands is below sea level, and is protected by dikes, keeping the sea at bay. Continue reading “Netherlands 18: A ride on the Houtribdijk”
Netherlands 18: A day at the Zuiderzee Museum
While staying at Bovenkarspel, we decided to spend a day at the Zuiderzee Museum in Enkhuizen. The purpose of the Zuiderzee Museum is to preserve the cultural heritage and maritime history of the old Zuiderzee region. Continue reading “Netherlands 18: A day at the Zuiderzee Museum”
Netherlands 18: The route to Enkhuizen
During our stay in Bovenkarspel, we rode into the nearest city of Enkhuizen a few times. Enkhuizen was just a short ride away from our holiday home, about 4km, with a direct route on a protected cycleway. Continue reading “Netherlands 18: The route to Enkhuizen”
Dom Cycling 