Den Oever - Schoorl - To France the Long Way

July 16, 2009

Den Oever - Schoorl

We are blessed with another sunny day. When we wake up in the morning, the fly of our tent is always covered with dew and condensation. We shake off as much of the moisture as we can but it basically remains wet until we set up camp in the evening. Once the tent is up, it dries very quickly.

The beginning of today's ride takes us through some small towns but later becomes uneventful as we pedal past giant fields of cabbage. In the afternoon we finally reach the Atlantic coast. The area between two rows of sweeping dunes much resembles a valley. We are cycling close to the sea but only get glimpses of it when we follow the paths or boardwalks over the dunes to the beach.

Sweet houses in the small town of Hippolytushoef: In the windows you can barely discern on the right a pair of vases and on the left matching flower arrangements

We see more cosy cottages as we circle around in Hippolytushoef, hoping to chance on a cafe for a cup of coffee.

The wind turbines produce more energy without a doubt, but the old wind mills make their contribution to our environment by being more esthetic.

A beautiful construction with thatched roof and sides

Between the dunes: coastal heath and small lakes

An interesting roof style of thatch and tiles

Today again camping and cooking. The camping ground is a farm camping, not as idyllic as the last, but serves our purpose. We scrounge around and discover some discarded, wobbly chairs and a table which add a luxurious touch to our site.

Surrounded by beautiful things: Bike Friday, Trangia cooker and Oricaso folding plates and cups

Today's ride: 54 km (34 miles)
Total: 1,682 km (1,045 miles)

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