Harlingen to Leeuwarden

June 4, 2025

Good morning from Leeuwarden! The sun is out and I have a day off of the bike, thus time to enter a journal from yesterday’s ride with “the usual”..wind, headwinds, some sun, dark skies and lots of bicycles, complete with ferry rides to and from! Here we go!

On left, currant koke (cake) and almond cookies for returning fare in the afternoon for the long riders. ( yes, that’s me)

My bike is always easy to spot because of the red dotted seat cover. It’s a real winner!

Egg breakfast fare with new towels for dispersal this morning!

Black Betty…not a “real” pirate ship, but sure looks like it!

The rest of the group on path in Hitzum, with a sweep in the rear.

Bridge too far…well, I rode to the end of this path not realizing it really WAS too far.. Had to turn around and catch up.🫣 The bonus was I DID get a photo of it!

Pansies in a sunflower oil container outside of a cafe, in Franeker.

Nehterlands mail slot in the Primera Store. You KNOW it will be mailed out this way!

Sundial display in planetarium, in Franeker.

This man was ahead of “his time”..Guess there is one every generation ( or so)

Old ice skates in Dronryp, along the canal used in winter for skating.

Lunch stop in Dronryp at a “Rust Punt” ..rest point. Officially called “Moundersplak”.

Water pump on grounds of former castle in Popstalot.

Ferry from barge to other side of canal for the afternoon bike ride.. An official “beer run”, which, I had coffee. 😬

Saskia ( guide), in photo. Hand holding tea dispenser is another cycle tourer. This idea is ingenious! You squeeze the handle and “pour” the amount you want.

My coffee. So classy and very good. Accompanied with cookie and a candy treat! In Wijns.

Bitterballen. OOH.. THE BEST..This is a Dutch snack made by a thick stew with roux and loaded with either meat or another food, then refrigerated until firm. Then, rolled into a mixture and fried to deliciousness!

Local bier for all of you beer drinkers!. Sorry, Scott.. no non-alcoholic choices! I asked for you..😂

Today's ride: 42 miles (68 km)
Total: 229 miles (369 km)

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