Day 8: Volendam to Alkmaar 34 miles

We had a pleasant ride to Edam, and not a sign of cheese any where. On round the shore to Hoorn. John was looking for a pancake shop, but sadly failed. Back in the saddle on the windmill route. We visited one that had been renovated, and was now working. The route took us into Alkmaar. Quite a large town, probably the largest we have visited. The centre and old part is surrounded by canals and waterways. Lots of old buildings, churches and narrow lanes, which we explored after some excellent Tapas.
Our rooms for the night are above shops in the old part of Alkmaar.
Back towards Ijmuiden tomorrow, John and Jenny to pick up there camper and head for Frankfurt. We have one more day.