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    • TravelerFrance 2022
      Day 58

      Delightful Delft

      November 10, 2022 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C

      On the advice of the receptionist we headed towards the centre of Delft as there is a market every Thursday of food and other stuff! It was about a 10 minute stroll into the Centrum. We passed so many beautiful houses and canals, the place has a real “fairytale” feel about it. There is a beautifully maintained city hall and a number of churches scattered about as well. In the marketplace we came upon a lovely store where they hand paint most of their products. I bought a couple of beautiful Christmas decorations and a small vase.

      After our retail therapy session we wandered around the market a bit, but decided we needed to find a restaurant for lunch as we both were feeling hungry after our early start and small breakfast. We found a lovely place called Het Konings Huys (House of the King) where Brigitte had a steak and chips and I had fish and chips with salad and we had a lovely bottle of Malbec with the meal.

      After lunch we wandered around the market a bit more, I got some delicious liquorice and then we went to a cheese man where we were able to try some delicious cheeses. Brigitte ended up buying over 3 kilos of cheese and it is all absolutely delicious. The other food item Brigitte gets from Holland is their strope waffles which are a couple of flat waffles with sugar syrup in the middle, very nice but need to eat in moderation.

      There was a very talented busker performing at the market, he had a wonderful voice, I could have stayed and listened to him for ever. We continued wandering around the lovely narrow streets, crossing over quaint bridges and enjoying the sites. Our last stop was at De Candelaar & De Blauwe Tulp Pottery where I bought a pendant and met the artist who painted it.

      We then headed back to the hotel to have a bit of down time.      Read more

    • TravelerExploring Europe 2023
      Day 26

      Maria van Jessekerk, Delft

      April 19, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

      We managed to visit one more church before calling it a day (of course we did). The Maria van Jessekerk is the inner city church of the Ursula parish and has the longest history. Where the priestly choir is now, there was already a Roman Catholic church in 1733. The church was designed by Everard Margry, pupil of the well-known architect Pierre Cuypers and Margry has paid a lot of attention to details. For example, the left tower resembles that of the New Church, while the design for the right tower is derived from that of the Oude Kerk.

      Inside this church is very different to the old and the new church we visited earlier today. The walls are covered with beautiful coloured murals, the stained glass windows sparkle from all sides, the ancient pulpit and altarpiece, icons and the Maarschalkerweerd organ are so detailed and interesting. It is a rich tapestry of light and colour and we were so glad we popped in to check it out.

      We have spent a wonderful day exploring Delft and its beautiful laneways and canals but we’re happy to call it a day as the wind picked up and the weather turned colder.      Read more

    • TravelerExploring Europe 2023
      Day 26

      Beestenmarkt, Delft

      April 19, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

      The church itself is situated in the main square in Delft, Markt. At the opposite end of the church is the stunning City Hall. This building is breathtaking, as everywhere you looked there was something more to see and admire, another angle to photograph, another feature to be impressed by. With the church at one end and City Hall at the other, it is easy to see why this is the main square. There was so much to look at.

      Brad needed a breather after his strenuous climb so we made our way to the nearby Beestenmarkt, a beautiful square filled with bars and restaurants, and the perfect place to stop and enjoy our surroundings. It was so enjoyable being sat in the sunshine enjoying an antipasto platter with a local wine for me and beer for Brad. This is one of the things we love about travelling - the down time to sit back and people watch and just enjoy our surroundings. It has been a bit hard to do that too much so far on this trip due to the cold weather but hopefully as it gets warmer we will have more and more of these days.      Read more

    • TravelerExploring Europe 2023
      Day 27

      Delightful Delft

      April 20, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

      We spent the afternoon enjoying the laneways and alleyways of Delft, with their interesting buildings, lovely canals and beautiful spaces, cafes and restaurants. Delft is such a pretty town and has definitely won us over.

      We went to a cafe next door to where we are staying for a late lunch and a couple of drinks. It was such a cool cafe with such a relaxing feel. It was a nice place to relax for the afternoon.

      After an afternoon siesta we decided to venture out again to find one of the cool cafes for dinner and a drink. With the clear skies and late sunset we thought it would be the perfect way to end our time here in Delft. What we didn’t count on was the bitterly cold wind, slow service and not so great food. I think we will choose to remember all the good things Delft had to offer and forget this experience.

      Delft is such a beautiful town and just the right size for us. We have loved our time here and are sad to be leaving so soon.      Read more

    • TravelerExploring Europe 2023
      Day 27

      Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles, Delft

      April 20, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

      Today we visited the Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles which translates to The Porcelain Jar, and is also known as the Royal Delft factory. Founded in 1635, it is the last remaining active earthenware factory of the original thirty-two factories that operated in Delft during the 17th century. Delftware production has been in continuous operation here for over 350 years with the story of Royal Delft dating back to the year 1653 when the production of the unique Delft Blue earthenware began in the Netherlands. It was inspired by blue painted porcelain brought back from China which was unique and never seen before in Europe. So began a love affair for the Dutch and the Delft Blue porcelain.

      Nowadays, antique collectors recognize that delftware produced by De Porceleyne Fles, (also known as Royal Delft) is the gold standard in delftware. The earthenware produced at Koninkliike Porceleyne Fles is individually coded with a factory mark, item number, artist's initials, a date code, and even a certificate of authenticity.

      Visiting the factory was such an interesting and informative visit and the way the information is presented is engaging. We got to walk through the factory and see the process of creating these beautiful pieces. It so understandable why each piece is so expensive. I fell in love with the porcelain houses but at €245 each, I had to make do with some cheaper replicas.

      Also on display in the Royal Delft Factory was an art display called Flowers in Blue by Bas Meeuws, a digital artist who created stunning pieces on acrylic of gorgeous floral arrangements in the beautiful Delftware vases. The colours were so vibrant and the pieces of art were stunning. It is fantastic seeing artists being featured in the historic places in Delft, such a contrast between old and new. Delft certainly sets the standard when it comes to amalgamation between history and our modern era. It has really impressed us.      Read more

    • TravelerNiederlande/Belgien
      Day 3

      Den Haag /Campingplatz De Grutto

      May 21, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

      Wir staunen morgens nicht schlecht 🙄, als wir auf die Uhr 🕣 blicken ...es ist 8:30 also haben wir ca 13 Stunden geschlafen😅 .Schnell packen wir alles zusammen und radeln 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️ los.
      Nachdem die Radwege bis zur Küste schlecht gekentzeichnet sind haben wir uns natürlich gleich mal ein paar Kilometer verfahren 😅 Wieder auf Kurs sind wir gegen 11:30 in Bloemendal am Zee angekommen ,dort erblicken wir das erste mal das Meer 👏 Juchhu 😎
      Nach einer Kaffeepause am Strand geht es weiter entlang der Küste nach Zandfoort, dort findet gerade ein 3 tägiges Sportevent statt ,das sehr gut besucht ist 😎
      Ab Zandvoort dürfen wir Natur pur geniessen😍, Der Radweg verläuft kilometerlange durch wunderschöne Dünnenlandschaft teilweise bestehend aus Gräser Sträucher und Baumaleen ....einfach Traumhaft 😍 Die nächste Küstenstadt Noordwijk ist ein Paradies für Surfer und Kitsurfer! Da tut sich was auf dem windigen Strand 👌Weiter gehts Richtung Den Haag wir sind so begeistert vom Radweg und motiviert dass wir gleich die Ettape für den morgigen Tag auch noch radeln 💪so können wir dann 2 Tage auf dem nächsten Campingplatz bleiben 🤗
      Gegen 19Uhr kommen wir beim Naturcampingplatz De Grutto an!Bekommen einen Zeltplatz direkt neben einem kleinen Fluß👌
      Wieder werden unsere Erwartungen vom Campingplatz übertroffen 🤗
      (Heute ca 80km 🚴‍♀️)      Read more

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    • 2023 Niederlande
      Day 4

      Delft

      October 3, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

      Auf halbem Weg von Rotterdam nach Den Haag machen wir bei regnerischem Wetter Station in Delft. Eine Stadt, die mehr zu zeigen hat, als wir dachten. Immerhin, wir wir jetzt wissen, die zweithäufigst besuchte Stadt der Niederlande. Da möchte noch nicht einmal das schlechte Wetter die Laune verderben. Zum Abschluss gab es leckeres frisches Gebäck, das wir dann in Scheveningen mit Meerblick genossen.Read more

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    • John BickerstaffLow Countries cycle
      Day 1

      Amazon traffic jams & epic bike stores.

      August 17, 2022 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C

      Stupidly early flight coupled with easyJet sending an email warning of delays meant an early morning / late night start. Squeezed in the car - a Jumbo bike box meant seats were as far forward as possible. Thankfully Liz was the hero on both counts getting up at stupid o'clock & driving. Rain on the way didn't bode well. Also a bit jittery about the sheer quantity of stuff crammed in the bike box - official guidance states nothing but a bike. Banked on the taped up box and queues discouraging investigation as has been the case previously & so it proved. Security negotiated relatively painlessly. Similar leg room on the flight to the car but at least I had an aisle seat. Struggled to stay awake though turbulence helped. My first experience of Brexit tourism didn't help my mood - look at what you could've won - EU passports sailing through the automatic booths and massive queues for the stupid.
      Once done, Bike was there ready to be assembled. Minor panic when my pump exploded - nothing a bit of gaffer tape couldn't botch tho. By the time I'd assembled the bike the rain that followed me had passed. Just the small matter of cycling through the midst of an international hub served by numerous motorways. No worries - Holland has it sorted - 20m away from where I was sorting the bike was a superb bike lane that would proceed to guide me off road pretty much all the way to Delft. Even incorporated a lift to access a bridge. Couldn't do anything about the Amazon warehouse - took a while to get past the endless stream of Amazonia departing. Excited to see the first windmill but that quickly dissipated. Loads of windmills but no shops. Eventually found a supermarket at the halfway point in Leiden. Had lunch admiring a particularly historic windmill. For once this was in an urban setting rather than by one of the numerous canals. Pushed on and spits and spots gradually got worse & worse. With 6 miles to go the waterproof was called for. By the hotel all was damp to say the least. Checked in & was directed to the station bike car park. Never have I seen so many bikes - most of which were the Dutch tank like versions. Quick wash, explore Delft. Popped into the Jumbo supermarket - as in Jumbo Visma Cycling - living the high life.      Read more

    • TravelerExploring Europe 2023
      Day 26

      Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), Delft

      April 19, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

      Next stop for the day was Nieuwe Kerk, the new church, which is still a very old church. Formally the Church of Saint Ursula, this 14th century church is the burial place of the princes of Orange. In 1584 William the Silent was entombed here in a mausoleum where the members of the House of Orange-Nassau have since been entombed. The latest royals to be buried in the Royal Crypt were Queen Juliana and her husband Prince Bernhard in 2004.

      The church itself is an elaborately designed architectural monument with twenty-two columns which surround the marble tomb of William of Orange. Legend has it that the small statue of a dog at the prince's feet starved to death following the tragic death of its owner, the prince. All around the church are memorabilia from the Dutch Royal family including paintings, and stained glass windows. The painted wooden ceiling over the marble tomb is simple yet eye-catching as once again the walls of this church are unadorned except for art work and stained glass windows. There is such a strong feeling in the simplicity of this space.

      Once again the history and meaning behind the stained glass windows, the tombs, sculptures and art work is clearly explained and we learnt a lot about the history of the royal family.

      Part of our admission ticket was the option to climb the 380 spiral worn wooden steps of the church tower. With my phobia of stairs that aren’t stable, I had to give it a miss but Brad made the climb up. Even he said it was a bit confronting. Thankfully he managed to grab some photos of the amazing view over the town and I managed to photograph him at the top. The church tower is the second highest in the Netherlands and Brad climbed a long way up. He was happy to get back to solid ground.      Read more

    • TravelerExploring Europe 2023
      Day 25

      Delft, Netherlands

      April 18, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

      Today’s destination is Delft, a canal-ringed city in the western Netherlands, known as the manufacturing base for Delftware, hand-painted blue-and-white pottery. In its old town, the medieval Oude Kerk is the burial site of native son and Dutch Master painter Johannes Vermeer. Once the seat of the royal House of Orange, the 15th-century Nieuwe Kerk houses the family's tombs and overlooks Delft's lively market square.

      After our time in Amsterdam, Delft is delightfully small, pretty and charming. First stop while we waited to check in was to enjoy a very delicious lunch in one of the many enticing restaurants in town. I had a mouth watering bagel with brie, pumpkin cream and watercress and Brad tried the crab croquettes which were served on slabs of brown bread. A nice start to our stay here.

      Our home for the next three nights is an apartment above a restaurant in a 16th century building. It is one of the nicest apartments we have stayed in so far, even though it did feel funny having a key for the restaurant as that was our front door. While the stairs were a bit steep, the view from our apartment is amazing. We are going to enjoy our time here.

      While I chose to stay in and rest up (Covid has really knocked me about), Brad did an evening stroll to explore our area and I an hoping tomorrow I will be ready to see and enjoy all Delft has to offer.      Read more

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