And here we go! This is the first waymark in Hoek van Holland, the start of the trek. White over red marks will guide us to Nice (hopefully).
On the trail to Brielle. Gorgeous hiking.
After 25 km, we reached our hotel in Brielle. It was a welcome sight. The town is an old fortified community, where in 1520 the Dutch rebelled against Spain.
Here we are on the trail to Oostvoorne. Good weather, good hiking, good food, good beer -- what's not to like? Planned to go Rokanje, but no hotels available, so stopped in Oostvoorne after 11 km.
The next day we traveled through the dunes, 21 km., to Goedereede. This is our hotel. We have a layover day here today on May20th. Hiked from here to the library in Ouddorp to use the computer, as no computers were available in Goedereede. We could not have done this post without the help of a wonderful librarian.
This is a view of the town square from out hotel. We spent time sunning ourselves at the tables. After dinner, the town band appeared in the square in concert. The square was full of children involved in a school contest. We asked if it was a fundraiser and they said, "No, it was just fun." The schools here seem to be funded appropriately -- novel idea!
We awoke today to a farmers market in the square. Things just get better and better.
Across from the bakery on a flower-lined street.
A happy man!
You guys are looking great! Keep posting, please. Best wishes from River City. - Carrie & Peter
ReplyDeleteWe are so impressed you have time for photo's and blogging. You obviouly are not getting as much beer as it sounds like. The weather looks unbelievable as well. We Oregonians are expecting snow tonight, here in Bishop, CA. Rhonda, I think a better solution to the shoulder pain would be to give some of your load to Luke.
ReplyDeleteKeep having fun. John and Helene
It was nice to meet you in the Library in Ouddorp. I wish you a very nice trip!
ReplyDeleteGerdie Schellevis, librarian in Ouddorp