Alkmaar, Dyke,  Leeuwarden, Giethoorn, Apeldoorn

After staying 6 days in Amsterdam, they started two nights short round trip around Ijsselmeer. They have moved to Alkmaar by train. Then they took bus to Leeuwewarden via the 30km long dyke.

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The dyke

They have stayed in Stadhouderlijk Hof in Leeuwarden.

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Stadhouderlijk Hof in Leeuwarden

In the second day, they have moved to Steenwijk by train, and arrived at Giethoorn by bus. They took lunch in de Rietstulp(Resturant Serial No.218) and rented a motor driven boat and enjoyed a cruise in the village and in the near by lake.

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boat in Canal Steenwijk

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small boat in Canal Steenwijk

Giethoorn looked like a village of Itako having canal and 12 bridges.

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Mr. Greenwood at helm in canal Corneilsgracht

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Giethoorn

After relaxation in Giethooln, they continued their trip to Apeldoorn by train. They lodged in a hotel in Hoenderloo which is near to National Park de Hoge Veluwe.

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Hotel in Hoenderloo

In the third day, they visited Paleis Het Loo in Apeldoorn.

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Paleis Het Loo

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Back Garden in Paleis Het Loo

They finished their trip at Schiphol airport.

to Netherland and Denmark

2003/10/10


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