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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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China Exported Highly Decorated ItemsChina Exported Highly Decorated Items
China Exported Highly Decorated Items
for Western taste such as this whimsical design
Special Orders for Chinese PorcelainSpecial Orders for Chinese Porcelain
Special Orders for Chinese Porcelain
included designs such as Coats of Arms
The Swans Are a Common ThemeThe Swans Are a Common Theme
The Swans Are a Common Theme
as seen on this rooftop
One of the Canals in FranekerOne of the Canals in Franeker
One of the Canals in Franeker
St Martin's Church in Franeker Dates from 1421St Martin's Church in Franeker Dates from 1421
St Martin's Church in Franeker Dates from 1421
but the present day organ is from 1842
Inside the St. Martin Church in FranekerInside the St. Martin Church in Franeker
Inside the St. Martin Church in Franeker
The fresco's had been whitewashed in 1580's when Roman Catholic Church was prohibited
Another Connection to Santiago de CompostelaAnother Connection to Santiago de Compostela
Another Connection to Santiago de Compostela
in Spain - this one from the Netherlands
The Renaissance Style Franeker Town (City) Hall The Renaissance Style Franeker Town (City) Hall
The Renaissance Style Franeker Town (City) Hall
built between 1591-1594
Symmetry Was An Important Design ElementSymmetry Was An Important Design Element
Symmetry Was An Important Design Element
Here you can see the "false" doorway which was built to provide symmetry in the room
The Gears Working the System at the PlanetariumThe Gears Working the System at the Planetarium
The Gears Working the System at the Planetarium
are located above the ceiling in the attic
The Eisinga Planetarium in FranekerThe Eisinga Planetarium in Franeker
The Eisinga Planetarium in Franeker
was built between 1774-1781
More of the Workings of the PlanetariumMore of the Workings of the Planetarium
More of the Workings of the Planetarium
and a description of the details for those interested
The Living Room Ceiling Was Taken OverThe Living Room Ceiling Was Taken Over
The Living Room Ceiling Was Taken Over
but a small space was left for sleeping & the weights for the gears operating the mechanism
Dials Providing Details on Everything Possible - Dials Providing Details on Everything Possible -
Dials Providing Details on Everything Possible -
moon rise, moon set, sunrise, sunset, phase of the moon and much more
The Accuracy of the System Built by EisingaThe Accuracy of the System Built by Eisinga
The Accuracy of the System Built by Eisinga
is amazing - this shows the date we visited: Tuesday (Dingsdag), September 23, 2014
Our Friends in Leeuwarden Made Us Feel WelcomeOur Friends in Leeuwarden Made Us Feel Welcome
Our Friends in Leeuwarden Made Us Feel Welcome
and gave us wonderful going away presents when we left -thanks Ellen, Isabella and Quinten.
Sometimes You Do a Double TakeSometimes You Do a Double Take
Sometimes You Do a Double Take
when it looks like a sailboat is traveling through the fields, but of course it is traveling the canals here.
Yes, Our Boat is Traveling OVER the highwayYes, Our Boat is Traveling OVER the highway
Yes, Our Boat is Traveling OVER the highway
quite a strange sensation to be sure!
By The Chart All of the Boats (us included)By The Chart All of the Boats (us included)
By The Chart All of the Boats (us included)
are no longer traveling on the waterway - oops - can't follow the chart all the time!
We Are Joining the Parade On Our Way Out of TownWe Are Joining the Parade On Our Way Out of Town
We Are Joining the Parade On Our Way Out of Town
and on to the next destination
After Leaving Leeuwarden Someone Along the CanalAfter Leaving Leeuwarden Someone Along the Canal
After Leaving Leeuwarden Someone Along the Canal
gave us the paper as they recognized us - we made the papers while in Leeuwarden!



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