Because they have limited internet access, I have only getting sporadic reports from the travelers. I do know that they are approaching Amsterdam and will be there when Kevin and I arrive tomorrow.
They have been alternating camping and staying in small hotel or B&B. One of their favorite places was a small B&B farmhouse outside of Heeze. They were the only ones there, and the farmer made them a terrific breakfast - bread, butter, sprinkles, jame, tea and eggs and bacon. Yum! He also told them about Bosschebollen - a chocolate covered cream puff.
In spite of windy conditions, they are both enjoying the ride and adventure. Here is what Mike said in an email about a recent leg:
We had a very good day. We pushed out by 11 am.
After some light sightseeing and a stop for one of those bosschebollen,
yum, we followed a long canal through a forest. This deviated from the
bike route and we kinda got stuck in a dead end industrial park, twice.
After lunch we were on track again. After a short ferry across a canal
near Dussen, the riding was terrific through small villages and farms.
It reminded me Sauvie Island but much more quaint. We were going to take
the ferry across the Maas to Gorinchem but saw a campground in
Woudrichem and decided to to stay. Tomorrow we will take the ferry and
probably ride into Utrecht, then maybe to Amsterdam or a suburb on Wednesday. Anyway, the winds were light and at our backs today. Endomondo lost
satellites at lunch, but we probably did 30+ miles today and it felt
quite easy. I think the best day yet. See you soon.
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