Amsterdam, Lisse,
Leiden, Den Haag, Rotterdam, Monster, Hekendorp, Oudewater, Delft, Montfoort,
De Meern, Breukelen, and Weesp.
Each day I feel like
I've gone 100 or more miles but I think that's actually the amount of times
I've stopped and checked my map or asked for directions.
The churches, canals and city centers have all been brilliant, colorful and full of life and history.
I am never alone on the
bike trails. However, my skills are minimal compared to the Dutch. They bike
with purpose and enthusiasm - they can also bike with no hands and text at the
same time.
There is a reason so much of the Netherlands is green. The powerful overnight storms knocked the weatherproofing right out of my tent last night.
I'm headed north of
Amsterdam for the next few days. Locals say that's where a lot of
traditional life is located with wooden shoes and women in Dutch caps.
From the stories it
sounds a lot like the Amish in Wisconsin where they rather frown on having
their photo taken and the surroundings have also turned very touristy, probably
similar to the Wisconsin Dells.
We will soon find
out.
Thank you to all the
supporters who have been so generous to give to the music and exercise programs
at Cedar Community.
And if you've received a
post card please consider adding it to the collage on the second floor at Cedar
Ridge. It would be nice to grow the photo quilt and I promise you can have your
card back when the tour is over.
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