Leisurely start to the day on a pleasant, relaxing campsite. Showered, breakfasted then went for a stroll round the medieval (1400s) star-shaped fortress of Bourtange just a little way from the campsite. Was rebuilt, as a tourist attraction, in the 1950s and comprises the original encircling fortress of high, grass covered (and neatly mowed) ramparts in a star shape, for good protection, and a little village in the centre which has been completely renovated. Pretty spot for a short visit. We then set off for Wassenaar, seaside area next door to The Hague, where cousin Gillian lives. Set Clarissa Tomtom to avoid motorways and drove a rather scenic route for first half of the way following canals, crossing canals and as time went on, going out of our way to positively avoid the many motorways which
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