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Zoutcamp to Leeuwarden via Dokkum, Netherlands Sept 16- Sept 30, 2014

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October 1st 2014
Published: January 26th 2016
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Even though a road trip from Groningen to Leeuwarden would take about 45 minutes it is a much slower and longer trip via canal (and I am pretty confident in saying a more pleasant trip!) The canal that we had to take took us northwest to Zoutcamp, then we continued on to the Lauwersmeer (large lake with access to the sea) where we started turning southwest. This led us to an overnight stop in D... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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Dokkum has Canals that We can Travel InDokkum has Canals that We can Travel In
Dokkum has Canals that We can Travel In
and others are small feeder canals such as these
Windmill With Details Showing the Thatch Windmill With Details Showing the Thatch
Windmill With Details Showing the Thatch
A few more scenes of DokkumA few more scenes of Dokkum
A few more scenes of Dokkum
Places to Tie Up Are Provided in Various AreasPlaces to Tie Up Are Provided in Various Areas
Places to Tie Up Are Provided in Various Areas
some out a distance from land due to the depth
A Traditional Style Lifting BridgeA Traditional Style Lifting Bridge
A Traditional Style Lifting Bridge
Some Homes Use Thatch for Their RoofsSome Homes Use Thatch for Their Roofs
Some Homes Use Thatch for Their Roofs
Windmills - The Old and The NewWindmills - The Old and The New
Windmills - The Old and The New
Sailing Can Be Done in Some Areas of the CanalSailing Can Be Done in Some Areas of the Canal
Sailing Can Be Done in Some Areas of the Canal
if it is wide enough & the wind is in the right direction
Taking Care of the BirdsTaking Care of the Birds
Taking Care of the Birds
with a place for nest on the old windmill as well as provided in the canal in an old can
The Most Unusual Bridge We Have SeenThe Most Unusual Bridge We Have Seen
The Most Unusual Bridge We Have Seen
this raises up the whole road on an angle
Passing Through People's "Backyards'Passing Through People's "Backyards'
Passing Through People's "Backyards'
Our Location in Leeuwarden Had It AllOur Location in Leeuwarden Had It All
Our Location in Leeuwarden Had It All
close to town with access to water, power and showers all for about $12 per night
Anyone For Cheese? The Netherlands is a great place for itAnyone For Cheese? The Netherlands is a great place for it
Anyone For Cheese? The Netherlands is a great place for it
A Free Bicycle Garage in the Middle of TownA Free Bicycle Garage in the Middle of Town
A Free Bicycle Garage in the Middle of Town
in Leeuwarden - what a great idea
A Good Sense of Humor!A Good Sense of Humor!
A Good Sense of Humor!
Decoration On the Underside of a BridgeDecoration On the Underside of a Bridge
Decoration On the Underside of a Bridge
Traditional Metal Milk Cans Are Still Used HereTraditional Metal Milk Cans Are Still Used Here
Traditional Metal Milk Cans Are Still Used Here
these being transported via waterway
Homes Are Well KeptHomes Are Well Kept
Homes Are Well Kept
flower boxes & landscaping are common here
At the Fries Museum - Some American LiberatorsAt the Fries Museum - Some American Liberators
At the Fries Museum - Some American Liberators
came in on Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
The Fries Museum Had Some Excellent DisplaysThe Fries Museum Had Some Excellent Displays
The Fries Museum Had Some Excellent Displays
These were only a few from WWII
The Prince's Garden Has Been A Green SpaceThe Prince's Garden Has Been A Green Space
The Prince's Garden Has Been A Green Space
since 1648 with modifications over the years



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