Enkhuizen and the Zuiderzeemuseum

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April 27th 2023

Published: October 21st 2023

Opening the drapes of our cabin on Thursday morning revealed the outer harbor of Enkhuizen, the Krabbershaven. It was full of sailing ship and sailboat masts, a good beginning to a morning gf exploring the open-air Zuiderzeemuseum located here. After breakfast, the shore excursion group walked through the dock area to reach the ferry landing. The ferry to the Zuiderzeemuseum took us around the poi... Read Full Entry

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"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." I've traveled for a long time and have many memories of places and people. I enjoy travel, especially to new places I haven't seen before. Every journey, whether brief or extended, provides the opportunity for a new experience or a different way to see things. I like travel photography, too, and always have my camera with me. I look to the "4Hs of Tourism" as a guide when traveling: understanding the Habitat; Heritage; History and Handicrafts. Member of the TravBuddy travel blogging community from 2007 until its demise in 2018. [world... full info

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Pulpit and Altar

Pulpit and Altar in the Den Oever chapel. Zuiderzeemuseum IMG_0085

Loft

Loft and Chandelier in the Den Oever chapel. Zuiderzeemuseum. IMG_0087

Chapel Ship

Zuiderzeemuseum. IMG_0086

Dutchman

Dutchman reenactor. Zuiderzeemuseum DSC_0679

Canal

Canal at the Frisian village. Zuiderzeemuseum DSC_0657

Vogelhoeksmolen

Vogelhoeksmolen at the Zuiderzeemuseum. A 19th-century drainage mill from Hemelum in Friesland. Installed at the outdoor museum in 1984. Zuiderzeemuseum. DSC_0680p1

Ferry

Ferry from Enkhuizen to the Zuiderzeemuseum. IMG_0094

Lighthouse

Lighthouse at the entrance to Companieshaven, Enkhuizen. DSC_0689

Compagnieshaven

De Masterbar and KNRM lifeboat station along Compagnieshaven, Enkhuizen. DSC_0690

Enkhuizen

Enkhuizen, Netherlands, on the IJsselmeer. Notableis the tower of Zuiderkerk. "The Zuiderkerk, with the tomb of the naturalist Paludanus (d.1 633), has two naves and an interesting tower (1450-1525)."--Baedeker 1910. DSC_0608

Havenlicht van Enkhuizen

Havenlicht van Enkhuizen - Enkhuizen Harbor Light. DSC_0604

Ambiance

Sailing vessel Ambiance at Enkhuzen. The large wooden sideboards are called leeboards. They enable the vessel to navigate in shallow Dutch waters. DSC_0703

Drommendaris

The Drommenaris on the Oude Haven remains from the defensive walls of 1540. "The Drommedaris tower, a relic of the old fortifications, dates from 1540."--Baedeker 1910. DSC_0704

Villa Enkhuizen

Villa Enkhuizen. Built as the Snouck van Loosenpark caretaker's house in 1897. Adaptive reuse as a Bed & Breakfast. DSC_0748

Tulip Garden

Tulip Garden at Villa Enkhuizen. DSC_0778

Tulip Garden

Tulip Garden at Villa Enkhuizen. DSC_0808

Enkhuizen Station

Enkhuizen Station. Opened in 1885. DSC_0775p1

King's Day

King's Day revelers headed to Amsterdam. DSC_0763

King's Day

King's Day poster at Snouck van Loosenpark, Enkhuizen.. IMG_0113

Friesland

Friesland. Launched in 1956, 591 gt. IMO: 5121562. MMSI: 244660378. DSC_0812

King's Day

The crew of Monarch Empress in the King's Day spirit. She is wearing a hat inspired by William of Orange's Spanish-style hat. IMG_0040

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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Wooden shoes
It is probably strange but I always love photos of wooden shoes.

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