We left our salubrious accommodation after a good breakfast. The route took us beside waterways that went to Bossum, a wonderful walled town where we stopped for coffee and cake. We then travelled on along the bottom corner of the Ijslemeer. We came to the outer limits of Amsterdam, but as we were sticking close to the edge we had a lot of water to cross. This was achieved by crossing the longest cycle bridge in Holland, followed by a series of other bridges which eventually set us on the road to Monnickendam. We tried to find rooms but failed so we continued on to Volendam and the Old Dutch Hotel. Right on the harbour, great views. A few beers and then time to eat. A large bowl of Snert, pea and ham soup, followed by fish and chips.
The forecast is good for the rest of the week so fingers crossed. Much better today as wind was with us towards the end of the day and we rolled along at high speed.
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