Ooh. Uncle Beach! The scene of the battle of the Scheldt. In 1944

Definitely is a different scenario when there are a lot of people and bikes! It was quite busy, but, as the Dutch do..well organized.

Thank you for helping me to relive my own adventures in this area again; within 6 months of my own cycling trip! However, you were able to stop and take wonderful photos..mine are “in my head”..

Campveerse Toren ( tower)

Thanks for the Finn’s take on OUR politics..Glad HE cannot vote here.

Dixi..not to be confused with “Dixie Cup” 😬

It’s definitely a challenge you won’t forget! First time I did this I could not see anything as it was SO foggy!

Yes, this is the Netherlands.. Always one or two Volvo’s in the parking lots , and some Renault’s.

Oost is EAST in Dutch, but surely you know this now :)

Claustrophobic inside it when there are a LOT of people ;

Boy is it ( usually ) windy here!

Regarding the lack of bathrooms in the Netherlands.. The Dutch are born to cycle , not wear a helmet, sunglasses, or sunscreen despite the fact most are fair skinned, blonde hair and would seem to be the prime candidate for skin cancers! The bathroom story is such because they are so used to riding for long periods of time, unlike Americans, they don’t think about it! Seriously!
I had a long conversation with a third generation native of the Netherlands who informed me of this fact. I take her word for it.

The one that looks just like this in Breukelen does!

Sand and cycles don’t mix..

Aha! This is about where I (tried) to veer out of an oncoming cyclist (she was in the wrong) and unable to jump off the bike fast enough, the left pedal and the back of my left leg were “joined”. ugh. 6 months later and I still have the scar to prove it.