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Category: Ramblings | Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 7:01 pm

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We're in Holland, finally. It's been a very long drive to get here. Our estimate is about 1,600 km or 994 miles from here to there. Of course we didn't go straight there, so we don't know how far we've driven. But anyways, we're in Holland.



So we drove along the big dike road, asked directions to a good camping site and ended up here:



The view behind the camping car:





And the view in front of the camping car:



The neighbours:



There were rabbits on the grass and moles underneath it, all very exotic to us northeners. Also exotic was the fact that the toilets had no paper and no soap, so we had to carry our own with us. Hm. Strange customs in this country.

The day after we went to see the nearest town, Hoorn. It was beautiful! Especially the old part of it:







I have a tendency to snap photos askew, but this house is really askew:



The town square:





More houses and ornaments:









Look at this house. It looks like a curious old lady looking left and right so she won't miss anything:



The entry to the Old Ladies' House:



The Museum back garden:



They were big on cheese, obviously:



Our knowledgeable guide and gracious host might know a lot more about the houses and ornaments than I do. I walked about with my nose up, my jaw hanging and probably looked like your typical idiotic tourist.

The following day we went to Hosta Paradise. I posted that in it's own thread in "Member's Gallery".

Then we went and had a look at a garden some of you might recognize:







We also got to do a bit of sight-seeing in the more rural parts around Hoorn:





I have to say we took a lot more photos. This is just a small taste of the sights.

Next stop is BonBon-land in Denmark, on our way home.


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eileen wrote on Sat Aug 01, 2009 7:14 pm:

Oh the memories!! Isn't Hoorn just wonderful? I miss Holland so much and really hope that we can get back there before too long. Thanks for the trip down memory land Droopy. I', so glad you enjoyed your trip to Holland and that 'special garden' too.

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glendann wrote on Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:50 pm:

Gosh all those beautiful places and old homes.What a wonderful trip you all had.Thanks for letting us tag along.

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Jewell2009 wrote on Sun Aug 02, 2009 12:24 am:

Loved seeing the houses. The uniqueness of it all :) Ditto on the "letting us tag along".

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Sjoerd wrote on Sun Aug 02, 2009 12:31 am:

It is so nice to see my town through your eyes, Droopy.
You have chosen some nice shots to show here. I hope that you had a really good experience here, I know I sure did.

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Droopy wrote on Sun Aug 02, 2009 7:13 am:

We loved Hoorn, the surroundings, Sjoerd's company and we really wanted to stay there for a few more days. Unfortunately all good things must come to an end, as did our holiday. *big sigh*

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kuntrygal wrote on Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:30 am:

Beautiful photos. Love the old houses. And yes, I did recognize the beautiful garden!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful journey.

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Netty wrote on Mon Aug 03, 2009 12:50 pm:

Thanks for taking me too Droopy! I love the old buildings and the ornaments on them is something else, isn't it? I'd recognize that garden anywhere ;)

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daisybeans wrote on Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:29 pm:

Well... this post is special. I really love the look of this town... your take on the architecture is just wonderful. Lucky you to see Sjoerd's garden "in person!"

Droopy, I don't want your vacation to end!!

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Droopy wrote on Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:00 pm:

Thank you all. :) We need to go back, we've got too much "want-to-see" on our list not to. *lol* That garden is truly wonderful.

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