A delicious selection:
Since the Netherlands is a biking country, one of our goals was to do some biking. Today was a perfect weather day, so we decided to rent bikes and explore the countryside:
You see a lot of interesting sites along the way:
We chose to go to the beach at Katwijk aan Zee, a popular spot on this very warm day (84 F):
These little cottages had a bathroom, small kitchen area, and a sleeping loft:
We had brought some sandwiches and apples with us, so we stopped by a bar on the beach for a beer and enjoyed lunch:
Then a stroll on the beach:
Next it was time to ride back to Leiden (about 9 km) and turn our bikes in. The trip back was on a different route and we saw some farmland and greenhouses:
Yes, the land is pretty flat, but this journey really wore us out. The bike rental place is just behind Leiden Centraal and was very busy when we got back:
We were so ready to take a bus back to our apartment.
As part of our travel package here on Leiden, we received swipe cards for travel on the buses and trams anywhere in the Netherlands. We have been making good use of them. The bus stop is around the corner from our place and since all buses end up at the central station, we could get to other cities really easily. Walking to or from the station takes 20-25 minutes yet it often was the last thing we wanted to do after a busy day of sightseeing.
We strolled along a canal and made a meal of Dutch appetizers:
Next it was time for ice cream:
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