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Greece 2023
  • Janice Guimond
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Greece 2023

Our six-week adventure to mainland Greece and the Greek Islands Les mer
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    Cool door art, enroute to dinner
    More beautiful BougainvilleaEnroute to dinnerWe shared this meal for two -- five different meatsInternational festivalInternational FestivalInternational FestivalThese gals were practicing at the waterfront behind usFun outfits -- many of the contestants were singers, but these were dancers1Beautiful sunset over Bourtzi Castle behind usBourtzi Castle at night

    Final Night in Nafplio

    26. mai 2023, Hellas ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F

    At dinner, we heard music up the street, so went to check it out afterward. There was an international festival going on -- a competition involving teenage (and younger) students. Each singer or act got about three minutes on stage, and then the top scorers returned for another go. We were amazed at the talent of these young people, and stayed for a couple of hours. It was a special night. A number of our fellow riders were there too, so we got to say our goodbyes. A nice way to end the tour.Les mer

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    Fortress of Palamidi

    27. mai 2023, Hellas ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F

    On our departure day from Nafplio, I got up early to climb the 900+ steps to the Fortress of Palamidi and do a quick tour. It sits atop the hill overlooking Nafplio and offers wonderful views. The fortress was completed in 1714. Yet another beautiful morning for this outing. For breakfast at our hotel, I enjoyed some yummy pancakes (with Agave syrup) -- the first we've found on this trip so far! Our taxi driver Antonio arrived at 11:10 am to drive us the 2 hours to our apartment near the Athens Airport. He had run over a large nail though, and his tire was going flat. Poor guy kept apologizing and asking if we would be OK with a 10 minute delay while he fixed it. His jack wouldn't work though, so he had to contact "The Works" to help him. Ultimately it took about 50 minutes. We were fine with the delay, but he felt bad and was so stressed! He insisted on buying us coffee and a croissant 🙂. We arrived in the Athens suburb of Spata to an updated and excellent apartment, with the most important amenity -- washer and dryer! Spent the afternoon doing our laundry -- so fun to have clean clothes 🙂. Here's the link to our apartment,: https://air.tl/bSRQMUjLLes mer

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    Welcome to Crete!
    Loaded up in our VW TiguanOur pretty street (Melina's on the right)At Melina's House - Cheers to our arrivalSherry fit this in her suitcase! 😆Our waiter, delivering wine in a traditional Turkish trayThe Well of the TurksOuzo!The Well of the TurksElina, with Dennis & TomΣτην υγειά σας! (Cheers mate!)

    On to the Islands!

    28. mai 2023, Hellas ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F

    Hello Crete! We packed up our clean clothes and were off to the Athens Airport. At the gate, we met up with Dennis & Sherry, our Arizona/Alberta friends, who we will be with for the next 12 days. So fun to see their familiar smiling faces. We flew to Chania, Crete. Got our rental car and headed to Chania Old Town where we are spending three nights at "Melina's House." Settled in, got some groceries, had drinks on the big outdoor patio, and then headed off for dinner. We chose "The Well of the Turks," a Turkish restaurant owned by Elina (Melina is Elina's daughter). What a special dining experience! The food was excellent, in an authentic Cretan street setting on a beautiful evening. The restaurant was hopping, a testament to a good choice. They treated us well as Melina House guests, bringing a free second desert and a round of ouzo 😁. We ate late like the Greeks tonight, arriving back at the apartment ~11:00pm 🙂.Les mer

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    Lighthouse at Chania Harbor
    Chania HarborA beautiful day at Chania HarborChania HarborI can't resist pics like this!Chania HarborLighthouse at Chania HarborChania HarborFormer Venetian Monastery, now a boutique hotelFormer Venetian Monastery, now a boutique hotelOld Venetian Harbor😃 Tom found a swing!My birthday treat 🙂Entrance to the courtyard of St. Mary's churchCourtyard of St. Mary's -- a little oasis off a bust streetChania WaterfrontActing silly by the puffer fish stand 😉

    Old Town Chania

    29. mai 2023, Hellas ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F

    Happy Birthday to me! 😉 How fun to spend such a beautiful day in Old Town Chania, with great company! The four of us did a sort of walking tour, viewing the highlights of this beautiful city and enjoying several hours poking around the waterfront and Old Town. We grilled on our patio for dinner, and toasted another good day!Les mer

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    Cycling the Theriso Gorge area
    Sherry & Dennis at a pit stop enroute to the top. Our sag wagon 😉.Emilia's Restaurant. Tom was excited for draft beer!Emilia's RestaurantCretan salad at Emilia's was so fresh & goodChurch enrouteChurch doorsChurch towerAnother churchChania waterfrontChania WaterfrontAriel Fish SpaThe ring leader 😄Ariel Fish SpaAriel Fish SpaAriel Fish SpaAriel Fish Spa (after 😉)

    Theriso Gorge & Fish Spa 😀

    30. mai 2023, Hellas ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F

    Tom & I rented eBikes today, to cycle up the Theriso Gorge road. At the top, we stopped for lunch at a pretty restaurant called Emilia's. Dennis & Sherry drove and met us there. The produce in Greece is so much better than what we are used to. I am eating things here that I normally wouldn't in the US. Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, etc. -- SO good! We logged about 33 miles, and it felt great to get in a good workout. Later in the day, Sherry treated the four of us to a Fish Spa -- what a hoot! We sat down and lowered our feet into tanks filled with Middle Eastern fish that have no teeth. They nibble away at the rough skin areas, and after 15 minutes our feet were noticeably smoother! It's a weird feeling at first, but we got used to it. This was a birthday gift I will not forget!! 😄Les mer

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    Seitan Limania
    Seitan LimaniaSeitan LimaniaHoly Trinity MonasteryHoly Trinity MonasteryHoly Trinity Monastery - Wine tasting roomHoly Trinity MonasteryHoly Trinity MonasteryEnroute to Gouverneto MonasteryLittle stone churchThe clan! 🙂Dinner at Bourakis - three of us had the yummy sea bass!1The port lights at night, from our Villa

    Akrotiri Peninsula

    31. mai 2023, Hellas ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F

    Today we transitioned from Old Town Chania to the 'suburbs' 🙂. Our Villa is only 5 miles or so away, but the feel is totally different. We have a beautiful water view on a large lot in a big 4BR house! Too bad the weather didn't cooperate, as it became overcast once we settled in. Still, we journeyed out to explore the nearby Akrotini Peninsula. Had an excellent dinner at Bourakis (Greek restaurant).Les mer

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    Venetian Fortessa Castle
    1Venetian Fortessa CastleVenetian Fortessa CastleVenetian Fortessa CastleVenetian Fortessa CastleVenetian Fortessa CastleVenetian Fortessa CastleVenetian Fortessa CastleStreet art in Old TownVenetian Fountain in Old townOld Town RethymnonOld Town waterfrontOld Town waterfrontStatue of Two Dolphins

    Old Town Reythmnon

    1. juni 2023, Hellas ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F

    The rain stopped overnight, and the skies were partly sunny for our day trip to Reythmno. It's the 3rd largest city on Crete, with a historic Port and Old Town. We started with the Venetian Fortessa Castle, and then explored the waterfront and scenic streets of Old Town. It was a fun day, although frustratingly I have somehow managed to come down with a cold😖.Les mer

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    Awoke to this view in our Villa
    Falasarna Beach🥰 Falasarna BeachFalasarna BeachFalasarna BeachFalasarna BeachView of a war memorial cemetery near our villaThe veranda at our villa!Our villaEntrance to our villa1Our villaSide yard or our villaSide yard of our villaChurch near our villa

    Falasarna Beach!

    3. juni 2023, Hellas ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F

    After a dreary day yesterday, we woke to brilliant sunshine and clear skies -- perfect for our one hour road trip to this West Coast beach. The color of the water is so beautiful, and the beach is pristine. Soft sand with no visible seaweed. Sherry & Tom both got in the water and said it was refreshing. We enjoyed our rented chairs/umbrellas and had a lazy few hours there. Very nice! Tonight we organize, as tomorrow we depart our Villa early and move on -- to Santorini!Les mer

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    Pretty, pretty good!!
    Our villa, the SeaHorse1Our suite at SeaHorse1Our private deckNot every day you see a guy washing the roof! 😉Walking in FiraWalking in FiraSeaHorseSeaHorseWalking in FiraWalking in FiraSearching for beer. Found it?!Walking in FiraWalking in FiraWalking in FiraSunset from our villa1Sunset from our villa

    Hello, Santorini!

    4. juni 2023, Hellas ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F

    While it was tough to leave our beautiful water view villa on Crete, amazingly we just bested the view! The Caldera area on Santorini is incredible. It's so fun to be here! We are staying in Firostefani, near Fira and the Santorini Port. It's very pretty here and hard to leave, so after our walkabout we got some takeaway food and enjoyed it on our deck!Les mer

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    Starting out, in Fira
    Loads of beautiful pools enrouteUnique and pretty flowersLots of beautiful hotels and groundsOf course, more churchesNot my favorite kind of toilet (hole in the floor), but it worked😉Scenic hotelAssumption of the Virgin Mary Holy ChapelCemetery in OiaOiaOiaWell-earned drinks 🍻OiaDennis & SherryPhoto Op spot in OiaScenic windmill in OiaOiaChurch of Panagia Akathistos HymnChurch of Panagia Akathistos Hymn

    Fira to Oia

    5. juni 2023, Hellas ⋅ 🌙 70 °F

    Another beautiful day, with a nice breeze -- just right for our hike along the Caldera, from Fira to Oira. We logged about 8 miles over scenic undulating terrain, and then around the town of Oia (upscale shops and narrow streets, bustling with tourists). A little too busy in Oia for our liking, but it's a beautiful area. Back in Fira, Tom logged a couple more miles in search of the perfect beer! 🍺Les mer

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    Kasteli settlement in Emporio
    Black BeachBlack BeachKasteli settlement in EmporioKasteli settlement in EmporioHenry, Matthew, Janice, & TomMegalochoriMegalochoriOverlook on eBike tourOverlook on eBike tourWindmilleBike tour1Heart of SantoriniHeart of Santorini1Overlook on eBike tourWhile we were on our eBikes, Dennis & Sherry did the ATV tour.

    Santorini eBike tour

    6. juni 2023, Hellas ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F

    Spent a beautiful morning on a 3-hour eBike tour around the southern part of the island. Stopped at Black Beach (volcanic sand), Kasteli settlement in Emporio (housing within an old castle, with very narrow streets -- in part to confuse the pirates!), and the quaint village of Megalochori. Last was the Heart of Santorini, which is eroding away and not quite a heart any more 🙂.Les mer

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    Cable car down to Fira Old Port
    Cable car down to Fira Old PortDocked at Nea Kammeni (volcanic island)Nea KammeniNea KammeniNea KammeniNea KammeniOn board Hermes 30On board Hermes 30Port of TherasiaHilltop village on TherasiaHilltop village on TherasiaHilltop village on TherasiaSailing back to FiraThis church was erected on this Cove as a shrine for friends who survived 11 days stranded here.Sailing back to FiraOur villa, from the water (arched windows)Old Port at Fira. Note the switchbacks.The cable car queue was long, so we walked up. Donkeys are another option - 10€ 😉

    Volcano & Therasia Tour

    7. juni 2023, Hellas ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F

    Tourists for a day! We sailed across Santorini’s beautiful Caldera (a caldera is a large depression formed when a volcano erupts and collapses -- I had to look it up) and visited the islands of Nea Kammeni and Therasia on a 6-hour cruise. Walked around the volcanic crater, and visited Therasia island, including the hilltop village.Les mer

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    From our deck
    Last view from our villa deckA cruise ship in Port. Water is so blue!Seahorse gateSo many people posing, so Tom did too! 🙂

    Goodbye, Santorini!

    8. juni 2023, Hellas ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F

    Said goodbye to beautiful Santorini. We had a wonderful four nights, and are happy we stayed off the beaten path a bit in Firastefano. While we were only a 10-15 minute walk from the center of Fira, the crowds were much thinner in Firastefano. It was crazy busy walking through the narrow streets of Fira during the day -- we can hardly imagine how crowded it must be during peak summer season 😳. We said goodbye to Dennis & Sherry today, too. They have one more night in Fira, Santorini and then are off to the island of Paros! We are headed back to the Greece mainland, for another cycling tour.Les mer

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  • Janice GuimondGreece 2023Reisende
    Thessoloniki
    ThessolonikiThessolonikiPefkochoriPefkochoriPefkochoriPefkochoriPefkochori

    Hello, Halkidiki!

    9. juni 2023, Hellas ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F

    We flew from Santorini to Thessaloniki, spent the night and a quick morning, then met Andrey who drove us south to the Halkidiki Peninsula for the start of our cycling tour, in the beachside town of Pefkochori. Tested out our bikes on a 10km warm-up ride, then had dinner at a seaside restaurant. The color of the water is beautiful. Andrey is great, and will be providing van support for this tour. We are the only riders for this start date, so Andrey is our private driver and guide!Les mer

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    St. Nicholas Church
    St. Nicholas ChurchTom with Andrey (not a good pic of Andre)Quite the amazing RV!This thing is huge -- weighs 11 tons!Overlook just outside of LoukaLouka overlookThis is pretty great!It doesn't get any better than this!OK ... it CAN get better!! 🙂Dinner at Villa StasaDinner at Villa Stasa

    Pefkochori to Loutra

    10. juni 2023, Hellas ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F

    A beautiful morning for our first full cycle ride on the Halkidiki Peninsula tour! Today we rode about 22 miles, with some good climbs throughout. It was great to get the cardio going again, after several days without cycling. I can tell I wasn't quite as fit on the climbs. We stopped at St. Nicholas Church on a scenic little peninsula, and arrived in Loutra in time to spend a couple of hours at the beach. Tom sat there with a beer and said, "This is pretty great!" Then, after a refreshing swim, with the second beer they brought a little bowl of mixed nuts, and Tom said, "It doesn't get any better than this!" But...then a Chinese man walked by with his massage bag, and Tom had a 40 minute massage. OK...it CAN get better! He said it was his best massage ever! We closed out the day with an excellent dinner (and view) with Andrey. A very good day, indeed!Les mer

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    The Austrians on Possidi Beach 😉
    Possidi LighthousePossidi BeachKoviou Beach overlookKoviou Beach overlookKoviou Beach overlook (another bad shot of Andrey🥴)Koviou Beach overlookPoking around Neos MarmasPoking around Neos MarmasPoking around Neos MarmasPoking around Neos Marmas

    Loutra to Kassiandra

    11. juni 2023, Hellas ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F

    The day started out warm but overcast, and we even had some sprinkles for part of our 25-mile ride. We rode north up the coast, veering west to Possidi Lighthouse and Possidi Beach. Ironically, we ran into the Austrians with the big yellow RV again! They are very nice, and proud of their rig (custom built DIY) of course. The sky cleared for the second half of our ride, and with a couple of climbs we felt we earned the piece of pizza and apple croissant we had at the finish 🙂. Loaded up the bikes and drove an hour to Neos Marmas (on the 'middle' peninsula) where we explored a bit and spent the night.Les mer

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    Breakfast view
    Breakfast viewBreakfast (Andrey's pancakes -- I had the same -- very good!ParthenonasParthenonasParthenonasParthenonasParthenonasParthenonasCycling Parthenonas to Porto KoufoCycling Parthenonas to Porto KoufoCycling Parthenonas to Porto KoufoCycling Parthenonas to Porto KoufoCycling Parthenonas to Porto KoufoCycling Parthenonas to Porto KoufoCycling Parthenonas to Porto KoufoCycling Parthenonas to Porto KoufoCycling Parthenonas to Porto KoufoCycling Parthenonas to Porto KoufoCycling Parthenonas to Porto KoufoCycling Parthenonas to Porto KoufoCycling Parthenonas to Porto Koufo

    Parthenonas to Porto Koufo (1 of 2)

    12. juni 2023, Hellas ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F

    Oohhh...what a fantastic day! We started with an excellent breakfast on the waterfront in Neos Marmas, then shuttled up in the van to Parthenonas, a small village of stone buildings. So cool! From there we started our 25-mile ride down to the sea and along the coast. It was a brilliant day, and the scenery on this ride was stunning! If only photos could capture the smell of the pines, the light breeze, the warmth of the sun, the quiet stretch of fine pavement with barely a car, and the gorgeous coastal views. Photos don't do this area justice. Another beach and gorgeous view around practically every curve! Seriously, I said to Tom that it's almost comical how we keep seeing one beautiful view after another. Our lodging in Porto Koufo was pretty special -- the family-owned Porto Koufo Resort was wonderful. We had a little apartment set high on a quiet hill with a lovely view, and exceptionally friendly and welcoming hosts. I walked down to the pool/bar area for a beer while Tom was showering, and Kostas served up plates of fresh fruit from their property. OMG the fresh-picked apricots were fantastic! It was so fun to visit with him and learn about the history of the property and the region. We had a great dinner with Andrey in town, then back to the bar for more beer and olives and Mastika (liquor - yum).Les mer

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    Beach after beautiful beach!
    Tom liked this rock with a 'beak'So many...all so beautiful!Another angleNote Mt. Athos in the background!Andrey ran into some Bulgarian buddies along the route :)Sunset at Gorgona RestaurantSunset at Gorgona RestaurantSunset at Gorgona Restaurant

    Porto Koufo to Vourvourou

    13. juni 2023, Hellas ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F

    Another great day of cycling! Rode along coastal roads and through forests of Mediterranean Pines, logging 38 miles and >4,000' of elevation! A warm day with a nice finish in the town of Vourvourou. Had an excellent dinner with a gorgeous sunset view at Gorgona restaurant.Les mer

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    Cool ship along our route
    Rugged coastline in this areaJust love this blue water!Restaurant where Tom found his beer -- like a kid in a candy store!Windmill in IerissosIerissosEmpty beautiful beachDon't see cactus next to water like this too often!Interesting gateRocky beachByzantine Tower of Prosphorion in OuranoupoliHotel poolPoolside 🙂☀️Refreshing!

    Vourvourou to Ouranoupoli

    14. juni 2023, Hellas ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F

    Today we changed things up, and got our ride underway before breakfast. This was our longest ride of the tour -- 43 miles, with over 4,000' of elevation gain! The start of the ride was along the coast, with pretty beach after beach. I have so many beach photos that I just stopped taking them! Our route took us through more Mediterranean pine forests too. We cycled 32 miles before stopping at a beachside restaurant for lunch. Tom was thrilled because for the first time in Greece, he found his favorite American beer. The restaurant owner is quite a beer connoisseur, even brewing some himself, so Tom was in his element! The last section of the ride was along the water again -- amazing to see such beautiful yet empty beaches! The ride was challenging, and we were feeling lazy, so we headed to the hotel pool (very nice for a hotel in this price range!) and ordered drinks and food there to round out the evening. This is the last official riding day of our tour. Pleased to report no aggressive dogs for this entire tour (except today in one area, but we were able to perform our techniques to ward them off! 🙂).Les mer

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    Goodbye, Ouranoupoli
    Breakfast, poolsideLast morning with AndreyGreat home-cooked meal!

    So long, Halkidiki!

    15. juni 2023, Hellas ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F

    Took a few pics before checking out of our hotel in Ouranoupoli. Today is our last full day in Greece. Transferred back to Thessaloniki via a 2 hour van ride, said goodbye to Andrey, and checked into an apartment near the Thessaloniki airport. This place is great--new & modern with a full kitchen, living area, balcony overlooking a small pool, just two blocks from the waterfront--for only 66€ per night ($72)! Most important, the washing machine! Did three loads of laundry and then Tom cooked a great healthy dinner while I walked along the waterfront. Organized our things for departure to Amsterdam tomorrow 🙂.Les mer

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    Abcoude
    Park Hotel Abcoude - we're in the Parkview apartment (the 4 large windows) overlooking the park.Park Hotel AbcoudePark Hotel AbcoudeAbcoudeAbcoudeAbcoudeAbcoudeThese bikes are all the rage here!🙂Abcoude

    On to Amsterdam (Abcoude)

    16. juni 2023, Nederland ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F

    Flew from Thessoloniki to Amsterdam today, where we are spending three nights for our last hurrah before flying home. Hotel rooms are spendy in the central city, so I chose an apartment in the outlying area of Abcoude. What a find!! The apartment is fantastic--large, modern, spotless, comfortable, quiet, and in a really charming village of canals, brick houses, and cafes. Plus, the price is half the cost of a simple room in Amsterdam! I highly recommend it. Only bummer is the vertigo I suffered upon getting up this morning, and it stayed with me all day, causing nausea and dizziness for our travel day 😠. By evening, it had subsided enough that I could do a walkabout in this pretty little 'suburb.' Link to our apartment: https://parkhotelabcoude.nl/park-view-apartment…Les mer

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    Pretty Amsterdam, full of canals and bicycles (oh, and a few people!😄)
    Taking the train into the city. Way worth this small effort, to have such fabulous lodging!Amsterdam Centraal Train Station. The hub of the city, and our first glimpse!This little almost hidden door is the entrance to a large Catholic church!Some slightly racy street art -- and this isn't in the red light districtRandom emblem on a building -- I thought it was cool.The flower market -- OMG, so many variations, so much color!The Grey Area is a funky Marijuana shopTom loves his cheese!Anne Frank statue. Yet another sad WWII story😥A houseboat on a canalHad to try a traditional Dutch pancake 🙂Typical street -- narrow (but deep) brick townhouses, facades, hooks at top for pulling up furnitureBehind a nondescript door, the entrance to Sint Andrieshofje courtyard!Flowers, bikes, brick, canals -- Amsterdam!Atlas?? This city hall has a Greek influenceWWII monument on Dam SquareOK, this one IS in the Red Light District 😉Apparently this is the original Bulldog Cafe -- but there are many throughout the area.Enjoying a beer after our walkabout 🍻

    Amsterdam City Walk

    17. juni 2023, Nederland ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F

    We spent Saturday as tourists, figuring how can we come to Amsterdam and not see the city?! The crowds and the shopping really aren't our thing...but it is a pretty and interesting city. We included the Red Light District on our walk -- it was a little underwhelming vs. all the hype. We didn't get to the city parks -- if we return, that will definitely be on our agenda. It's amazing to see all the bicyclists and cycling infrastructure in the city, for example a large several-story parking ramp that is for bicycles only! It was a fun day, but after about eight hours (and three Rick Steves audio walking tours 🙂) we were happy to return to our peaceful little Abcoude suburb.Les mer

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    Pretty cool!
    WindmillWindmill across canal🙂Lift bridge over a canalAn old manor house along our routeExample of a brick farmhouse; large windows are common too.We had to wait a couple of times for lift bridges.People name their houses here too. I had to look this up: meerzicht = lake view 🙂I was so proud to capture this pic before the bird flew off...but now I'm thinking it's a fake!Finishing up at Ollie's. The 'and more' includes bike rentals 🙂.An easy but good ride!

    One Last Cycling Day!

    18. juni 2023, Nederland ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F

    For our last day abroad, we chose to rent bikes and cycle around the countryside and small villages on the outskirts of Amsterdam. It was a warm but overcast day, and we managed to dodge rain until just a few sprinkles at the end of the ride. I was hoping for another brilliant blue sky day to get one final photography fix, but that was not to be. Still, we loved the route and the scenery. Beautiful green and manicured farms, livestock roaming free and living a good life, brick houses everywhere (hard to spot a non-brick house!), narrow roads, but slow traffic with drivers that are used to cyclists. The Dutch have chosen vanity over safety--despite 7 million bikes in this small country of 7 million people, very few wear helmets. The bike rental shop didn't even have any! The terrain is flat, very flat. The windmills are cool, although a bit few and far between on our 34-mile route. Didn't plan an excursion to see the homeland of my ancestors (apparently 90 minutes by car), so maybe next time!!Les mer

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