A clear blue sky this morning, lots of activity outside as boats of all types get under way and head out into the Ijselmeer. We took a dawdling roundabout route today. Lovely paths and views. We even cycled up the cliffs. Not very high by world standard but a change of height here. There was a great deal of activity with sailing boats. We watched as about half a dozen took on a very large group, possibly managers day out, the boats look great, sails up and off they went. We carried on along cycle paths, wending a way over farm land towards Sneek. In the distance in all directions we could see sails as boats sailed along waterways, canals or big open stretches of water. We took one path that stopped after a few hundred metres at asmall jetty. We rang the bell and a very jolly Dutchman appeared with a captains hat on. He came across on a small barge, he lived on a traditional ditch barge moored next to the jetty. During the winter he and his petite Frau would sail down to France. He took our photos and we took his, exchanged addresses etc. All this on a crossing that lasted about 1 minute. Back on route we saw the 6 traditional boats just outside Sneek, probably stopping for refreshments.
A quick ride into the centre, found an hotel, beers and ready for the evening.
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